Leuven (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Before World Animal Day, the Leuven court held a meeting on animal welfare. A 57-year-old woman faces legal action for keeping 38 rabbits in poor conditions, risking four months in prison. Another man could face a six-month sentence for neglecting his dog, which was severely underweight.
Before World Animal Day, the Leuven court is holding a special meeting about animal welfare. This event, supported by the local prosecution office, aims to raise awareness about problems like animal neglect and abuse. The prosecutor pointed out that this session is a great chance to focus on the importance of taking care of animals and to spread the word about animal welfare.
How is the Leuven court addressing animal neglect cases?
According to the prosecutor, many cases of animal mistreatment happen because owners don’t take care of their pets or don’t know how to do it right. The court wants to remind everyone that they should take care of their animals. By having this meeting, they hope to teach people and stop future cases of violence. They mentioned that World Animal Day is a good time to share these important messages and raise awareness in the community.
At a meeting about animal welfare at the Leuven court, a troubling case came up about a 57-year-old woman from Tienen who had 38 rabbits living in awful conditions. The prosecutor said her home was messy, with rabbit droppings everywhere and the rabbits stuffed into small cages without food or water. Because of this serious neglect, the authorities took legal action against her. Now, she could face a four-month prison sentence, which might be changed to probation. The court is also considering a three-year ban on her keeping animals to prevent future neglect. The court is serious about animal welfare and reminds everyone of their responsibilities as pet owners.
Later, a man from Leuven went to court for neglecting his dog. The prosecutor said his Stafford was 14 kilos underweight and had no food or water bowls in the house. The man claimed his dog didn’t want to eat kibble, but at the vet, the dog ate it easily. The prosecutor noted that the man said he couldn’t afford better food but had a PlayStation 5 worth 500 euros in his living room. Because of this, he might get banned from having animals for life and face a six-month prison sentence.
