Moers. In an exemplary rescue operation, the European animal welfare organization Veto, together with its partner clubs, saved 63 dogs from the notorious public shelter in Cornetu near Bucharest. The municipal shelter was privately owned and known for its catastrophic conditions. After the owner's death, it should be cleared and the dogs left behind should be killed. Thanks to a large -scale rescue operation, all dogs could be brought to safety. All kennels of the facility are now empty.
Background: Why the dogs should be killed
The public shelter in Cornetu was privately owned for a long time. After the owner died in the summer of 2023, the site passed into the possession of his daughter. However, this showed no interest in the dogs and wanted to sell the property as soon as possible. The city expressed interest, but on the condition that there are no more animals on the premises. To enable the sale, the dogs left behind should be killed.
Two emergency accommodations, a mission
Two emergency accommodations were founded within a few days: one on the grounds of the Hope for Catas Strays association, another at the Aripaw association. The entire logistical organization, building materials and the construction of the kennels were financed by donations from the Veto community. Despite adverse circumstances such as stronger rains, lack of materials and logistical hurdles, the teams managed to get all dogs out of the killing station until June 9th. Particularly tragic: 22 dogs had to be left temporarily at night because a transport vehicle failed. But the next morning they were also successfully saved.
Long-standing use for Cornetus dogs
In the years before the official closure, the public shelter Cornetu was a place of great need. The dogs were left to themselves, without regular care, water or medical help. It was the only volunteers and animal welfare organizations such as Hope for Catas Strays who provided aid to survive on site. Hope for Catas Strays alone had saved more than 2,000 dogs out of the shelter in the past five years. The current rescue is the highlight of this tireless engagement.
Veto rescue mission “Cornetu”-a feat with effect
The dramatic location in Cornetu mobilized thousands of supporting throughout Europe. Within a few weeks, donations for feed, transport and accommodation could be collected. The emergency accommodations financed from the donations now not only serve as a temporary solution for the rescued dogs, but are also the starting point for a long -term vision: the construction of a new animal shelter with clinic and quarantine station in Giurgiu.
“What we saw in Cornetu was pure neglect. This rescue was urgently necessary. But it is only the beginning. Now it is about creating permanent structures so that such places belong to the past forever,” said André Meyer from the Veto team.
Future for the dogs of Cornetu
The second phase of the veto rescue mission is currently running: the long-term care of dogs with food and medical help. At the same time, the financing and planning of a permanent animal shelter is being worked on. The aim is to create a safe refuge for street dogs from the region and to sustainably reduce animal suffering through castration programs.
Further information on the work of Veto can be found at: www .veto-Tier Schutz .de.