Animal cruelty in Kirchdorf: woman throws cats out of car from control!

Animal cruelty in Kirchdorf: woman throws cats out of car from control!

A terrifying incident occurred on July 13, 2025 in Kirchdorf am Inn when a 35-year-old woman threw a young cat out of the window in a moving car. The vehicle that was traveling from Braunau towards Kirchdorf had a Bulgarian approval. The federal police, which observed the scene from its control point, could quickly stop the vehicle and clarify the circumstances.

The officials suspect that the woman wanted to get rid of the cat because she could not show any documents or vaccination certificates for the animal. The legal consequences should have been clear to her. According to the provisions of the Animal Welfare Act , animals are not things, but feelings, and the throwing of an animal from a moving vehicle represents a violation of this law.

The cat survives the fall intact

Surprisingly, the cat was not injured after the fall. It was quickly captured by the police officers and temporarily housed at the office. The health state of the small animal was described as "clean", and the officials ensured that the frightened cat could spend the night safely.

The responsible authorities decided to hand over the cat to an animal shelter the following day, where it is supplied as best as possible. This shows not only the willingness of the police, but also the need to act in the sense of the Animal Welfare Act to fight for the well-being of the animals.

legal consequences for the woman

For the 35-year-old, the whole has a significant consequences. A procedure for a violation of the Animal Welfare Act was initiated against them, and in addition, administrative offenses due to the lack of documents were found. Other participants may also have to justify themselves, as the investigation continues to run.

In society, awareness of animal welfare grows. The incident once again made it clear that such actions must not remain without consequences. The legal framework must be enforced more strictly in order to protect animals from unnecessary suffering and pain, as in Animal protection law

The events on the street between Braunau and Kirchdorf are an urgent call to act - both for the authorities and for the community. It is up to us to protect animals and pay attention to them.