Overview
- The rescue took place on October 30 in Berlin’s Treptow-Köpenick district after months of concern reported by a neighbor.
- Authorities reported there was no food or water in the apartment and all three animals were severely undernourished.
- Both dogs showed overlong, partly twisted nails, muscle wasting, and abnormal behavior consistent with prolonged neglect.
- District officials described the apartment’s hygienic state as catastrophic and unacceptable.
- The animals were moved to emergency veterinary care, with temporary space created at an animal collection facility despite full occupancy, and officials have not released information about the owner or any proceedings.