Trial's animal shelter secures funds for enhancing canine accommodations
The Trier Animal Shelter, located in the picturesque city of Trier, Germany, is set to undergo a significant renovation of its dog enclosure. This project, which has been planned for years, aims to improve the living conditions of the shelter's canine residents and meet modern animal welfare standards.
The dog facilities at the shelter are in dire need of an upgrade. The roofs are in disrepair, containing asbestos, and the heating system is outdated. The current dog enclosure, over 40 years old, no longer meets the needs of the animals housed there. The situation has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many pets finding themselves in difficult circumstances, leading to an increase in surrendered and abandoned animals at the shelter.
The first two of the six dog houses are scheduled for renovation soon, with the first construction phase estimated to cost around one million euros. This phase will focus on the most urgent repairs and upgrades, including addressing the roofing issues, asbestos removal, and updating the heating system.
The Tierschutzverein Trier und Umgebung e.V., the local animal protection association, has received a grant of 400,000 euros for the renovation, handed over by Climate Protection Minister Katrin Eder. While this is a significant contribution, further donations are still needed to fully fund the project.
The state of Rhineland-Palatinate has recognised the importance of animal welfare and has increased funding for animal shelters in the latest budget, acknowledging it as a public responsibility to treat animals well.
The renovation aims to offer more space, light, and air to the dogs, as well as to save energy. This is crucial, as some of the dogs housed at the shelter are aggressive, making it difficult for the shelter to find new owners. The renovated enclosures are expected to provide a calmer environment, reducing stress levels and improving the chances of finding loving homes for these animals.
Unfortunately, some dogs may need to be temporarily housed in other shelters during the renovation if they haven't been adopted. The current number of dogs housed at the shelter is 38, a number that has unfortunately increased due to the pandemic.
The quarantine station at the shelter, too, no longer meets standards and is too small. This is another area that will be addressed during the renovation.
The renovation of the dog houses has been a long-awaited project for the shelter's employees, who have faced challenges in providing the best care possible given the current facilities. The board is optimistic that this project will finally be addressed, improving the overall building situation for the animals and providing a brighter future for the dogs at the Trier Animal Shelter.
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