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Augsburg Woman Fined €2,800 for Neglecting Cat’s Urgent Care

The ruling remains provisional pending appeal

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Overview

  • In June 2024 veterinarians diagnosed Felix, the woman’s cat, with a urinary tract obstruction that required immediate surgery to alleviate severe pain.
  • The 29-year-old owner declined treatment because of cost concerns and refused to surrender Felix to a shelter offering free care.
  • Felix died in agonizing pain two days after leaving the clinic due to the untreated obstruction.
  • The Amtsgericht Augsburg convicted the owner of animal cruelty and imposed 80 daily fines of €35, totaling €2,800.
  • The defendant had previously financed a costly operation for Felix in 2020, demonstrating her awareness of the cat’s medical needs.