Abuse case in the Kitzingen animal shelter: Abandoned dog fights for her life!

Abuse case in the Kitzingen animal shelter: Abandoned dog fights for her life!

A shocking case is causing a stir at the Kitzingen animal shelter. On August 1, 2025, a very emaciated mixed-breed dog was found untied in Tiefenstockheim, not far from the church. Loud in Franconia She was in a catastrophic condition: Weighing only 6 kg and a shoulder height of 40 cm, she could hardly walk because her claws were excessively long. The dog also suffered from dehydration, anemia and severe flea infestation, which led to massive fur loss.

Animal shelter director Angela Drabant described this case as the most extreme of her career so far. Fortunately, the dog was brought to the animal shelter by an attentive passerby and immediately received medical care. After a few days at the vet, the dog is now showing progress and has returned to the animal shelter, where he continues to be looked after.

Hope for a better future

The dog is currently being neutered, chipped and vaccinated, while the animal shelter management is already conducting simulation games to find a suitable home for her if the circumstances of her origin cannot be clarified. The animal shelter has informed the veterinary office and the police and is hoping for information from the public. As Angela Drabant emphasizes, it is important to recognize and report abuses.

The Kitzingen animal shelter, which can be found at Kaltensondheimer Str. 52 in Kitzingen, takes intensive care of homeless animals, especially dogs and cats. It is run by a dedicated team of professionals and volunteers who aim to provide the animals with a safe environment and individual care. The facility has received an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 from a total of 128 reviews, despite some negative feedback about the tone of the staff and the appreciation of donations, as on tierheiminmeinernaehe.de is to be read.

The animal shelter's opening times are varied: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday and Saturday it is open to visitors, while a visit is also possible on Sundays. The dedicated team conducts detailed discussions with potential adopters before placement to ensure that the animals they receive are in good hands.

Urgent need for donations

The animal shelter is currently heavily dependent on donations, not only to combat the barbaric abuses, but also for the urgently needed structural improvements. In fact, time is of the essence as the accommodation in its current form has structural defects, requiring a new building. The public's help is also needed here: donations of food and financial support are warmly welcomed.

However, the positive feedback about the animal care and adoption experiences from some visitors cannot completely drown out the negative voices. It remains to be hoped that the dog and many other four-legged friends will soon have the chance of a loving home and that the necessary resources will be made available to the animal shelter.