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Bavarian Prosecutors Appeal to Delay Return of Malnourished Puppy Bella

By halting the June 3 handover, the appeal gives regulators extra time to oversee the six-month-old Magyar-Viszla’s welfare.

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Overview

  • Bella was seized in February by the Munich district veterinary office after officials confirmed the six-month-old Magyar-Viszla was severely malnourished and neglected
  • In May, the Munich administrative court ordered Bella’s return pending the main trial and required monthly veterinary check-ins starting June 2025
  • On June 3, the Bavarian public prosecutor’s office filed a complaint against that return order, postponing the scheduled handover
  • Veterinary authorities continue to question the owner’s ability to provide responsible care and have sought a formal animal-keeping ban
  • If Bella is returned, the veterinary office plans intensified monitoring beyond court-mandated examinations and will intervene on any new welfare concerns