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Police rescue puppies from car: Illegal animal transport near Passau!
Police rescue hypothermic puppies during border control in Passau. Driver exceeded his visa-free stay, investigations are ongoing.
Police rescue puppies from car: Illegal animal transport near Passau!
The police witnessed a heartbreaking sight on Autobahn 3 in Passau today: two hypothermic puppies lying on the lap of a 28-year-old female passenger were discovered during a border check. The animals were so weak that they urgently needed help. According to merkur.de, the puppies were not only hypothermic, but also far too young to be separated from their mother, and they had neither vaccinations nor papers.
The driver of the vehicle, a 28-year-old man, has overstayed his visa-free stay in Germany by several weeks. This could lead to serious legal consequences as the police have opened an investigation into him for illegal entry. The passenger will also be held responsible because she violated the Animal Welfare Act. The two puppies received medical care on site and, after initial care at the police station, were handed over to a local animal shelter.
Legal framework
In such cases, there are strict EU animal health regulations that serve to protect against diseases such as rabies. According to [zoll.de]. This includes identification with a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and accompanying documents such as the EU pet passport or an official veterinary certificate.
In this case, the requirements were not met because the puppies were imported from a non-EU country without the necessary vaccinations and documents. The legislation stipulates that if the requirements are not met, animals can be returned, quarantined or even euthanized. This shows how important it is to follow the regulations when traveling with animals.
The police and local authorities take the protection of animals very seriously and fortunately in this case timely action was taken. The puppies now have the chance to grow up in a loving home while those responsible face the legal consequences of their actions. It is hoped that such incidents can be avoided in the future to ensure both the welfare of the animals and compliance with legal regulations.
We will continue to monitor developments in this case and report as soon as there is news.