Feel exploited

New association annoyed: “We are not an animal shelter!”

In Upper Carinthia, animals are simply handed in.(Bild: zVg)

Newly founded Spittal association feels exploited. Those responsible believe a reorientation is necessary.

The association, which was founded in Spittal, was intended to provide mutual support for pet owners in need. But this was apparently misunderstood and exploited by many. "Animals are simply handed in to us. We are definitely not there to look after or take over other people's animals outside the network during vacations or when they are generally overwhelmed," clarifies Spittal's Deputy Mayor Angelika Hinteregger, founder of the network.

"Still want to be a point of contact"
Then there are the financial costs. Nevertheless, the issue will continue to be addressed. "The need for animals in Spittal is unfortunately very great! We still want to be a contact point, but we have to reorient ourselves, because the way we are currently set up, we are far too small and overwhelmed," says Hinteregger, who wants to gather information at the Animal Welfare Day in Klagenfurt on September 7 in order to counteract the problem.