Brandenburg Animal Shelters Pause Adoptions to Prevent Pets as Holiday Gifts

Shelters across the region implement strict measures to ensure responsible pet ownership during the holiday season.

Animal shelters in Brandenburg have halted pet adoptions during the holidays to discourage impulsive gift-giving of animals.
The Deutsche Tierschutzbund emphasizes that pets are living beings with long-term needs, not suitable as Christmas gifts.
Shelters like those in Cottbus and Brandenburg an der Havel allow prospective owners to meet animals but delay adoptions until January.
Some shelters, such as Verlorenwasser, avoid blanket adoption bans but carefully screen applicants to prevent unsuitable placements.
Alternatives like animal sponsorships are being promoted as a way to support shelters and encourage thoughtful pet ownership.