Pandemic leads to more demand from animal shelters

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Erfurt / Nordhausen / Eisenach / Jena / Altenburg (dpa / th) - In recent months, interest in adopting a pet from Thuringian animal shelters has increased significantly in many places.

"We have a lot of inquiries about dogs and cats because people think they have more time," explains Kerstin Räditz from the animal shelter in Erfurt.

"Nevertheless, such a purchase must be carefully considered."

Since the requirements for new owners are just as high as before the corona crisis, the placement numbers are at the usual level despite the high demand.

The situation is similar at the animal shelters in Jena, Nordhausen and Altenburg.

Currently, significantly fewer cats, dogs and small animals are being admitted to the animal shelters than in the times before the pandemic.

But that could change quickly: "We expect increased numbers of animals sold after the Corona crisis," says Sophia Bigalk from the animal shelter in Jena.

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