Animal Shelters in Crisis: Saxony's Left and Greens Fight for Funding
Advocates from the Left and Green parties in Saxony press for increased funding for animal shelters. - Left and Green parties in Saxony advocate for increased funding for animal shelters.
Let's get down to brass tacks: animal shelters in Saxony are in a bind due to proposed budget cuts. This ain't funny business - these cuts could seriously hinder the damn shelters' ability to care for animals in need.
That's where the Left and Greens come in. They're no shrinking violets - they're speaking up against these cuts and demanding more financial support for Saxony's animal shelters. "The state can't just shirk its responsibility," says Susanne Schaper, leader of the Left faction.
The current plan, spearheaded by the CDU-SPD minority government, calls for slashing animal shelter funds in half, from 920,000 euros per year to a mere 460,000 euros. But that's not good enough for the Left and Greens. They're pushing for an increase to around 1.6 million euros. Even the AfD is against the reduction in funds.
Schaper isn't mincing words about the challenges facing animal shelters. Between the illegal puppy trade, seizures from non-art-appropriate reptile holdings, and the fallout from the pandemic-driven pet boom, these shelters are stretched thin. She warns that even the investment subsidies should be maintained at their current level.
Shelters are already straining at the seams, argues Green faction leader Franziska Schubert. These cuts to animal protection would only make things worse. Schubert notes that for years, animal shelters have fought tooth and nail for every euro just to help animals in need. And let's face it, that shit costs cash.
The Left and Greens are also standing firm against allowing the budget of the animal protection officer to run dry. The officer's budget is set to plummet from 85,000 euros this year to 10,000 euros and to zero in 2026. That's a damn steep drop, folks. The Left is pushing for an increase in the budget to 100,000 euros, while the Greens plan to propose amendment motions to secure the funding of their work.
One thing's clear: the Left and Greens ain't backing down from their fight for animal welfare in Saxony. They're standing up against austerity and demanding better support for animal shelters. And that - that's a damn good thing.
- Animal Shelter
- Animal Welfare
- Saxony
- Susanne Schaper
- Dresden
- CDU
- SPD
- Franziska Schubert
- AfD
Enrichment:- These planned budget cuts threaten animal shelters' operational capacity, potentially hurting their ability to provide adequate care and services for animals in need[1].- The Left and Greens are advocating for significantly increased financial support to counter austerity and ensure shelter sustainability[1].- Other parties, such as the CDU and SPD, didn't provide detailed information in the search results, but the Left and Greens are clearly pushing against these funding cuts.
- The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of animals and the environment, as animal welfare is a significant concern in Saxony, where the Left and Greens are fighting for increased funding for animal shelters.
- Susanne Schaper, leader of the Left faction in Dresden, has spoken out against proposed budget cuts to animal shelters, stating that the state cannot shirk its responsibility and must provide adequate support for these essential facilities.
- As animal shelters in Saxony struggle with overcrowding due to the pandemic-driven pet boom and illegal activities such as the puppy trade, the Left and Greens are advocating for an increased budget of around 1.6 million euros, compared to the current plan's proposed cut in half to 460,000 euros.
