Planetrise Association: Found Kittens in Kisvárda

Recently, our association found four kittens in a box on the outskirts of Kisvárda. The kittens were in poor condition, severely dehydrated. Additionally, a stray cat gave birth in one of our outbuildings, so our office temporarily became a shelter for cats. We are trying to find homes for a total of 7 kittens.

Fortunately, two of our members have already offered to take one each. If anyone can help with the placement of the others, please contact us at the following email address:

foldkelte@gmail.com or by phone at: +36 30 370 7094.

We also offer home delivery from Kisvárda to Budapest along the M3 motorway.

Why shouldn't we release or abandon our pets into the wild?

• Animal Welfare Considerations: Small pets, especially young animals, are not prepared for the dangers that lurk in the wild. In most cases, they do not have access to adequate food and water. In cooler weather, they may catch cold and fall prey to wild predators. Therefore, by "generously releasing them," we are not helping them, but rather causing their long suffering and eventual death.

• Environmental Considerations: Stray pets that successfully adapt to their surroundings pose a significant threat to the natural wildlife of their habitats. Just to illustrate, here are a few examples: Red-eared slider turtles have completely displaced native marsh turtles from several European freshwater habitats. Feral rabbits in Australia have caused a real environmental disaster by destroying the already scarce plant life. House cats roaming in the wild are among the main destroyers of songbird chicks.

In conclusion, if we no longer want our pets, we should never release them into the wild. Instead, we should turn to organizations that help with animal placement. Another option is to use social media platforms and forums for this purpose, in addition to using them for entertainment.