– There will be no holiday for me, chuckles the bird enthusiast Jon Karlsen. At the very heart of a forest on Årum in Fredrikstad, there is a home-made bird park. Here Karlsen has over 1000 birds and other small animals. – As a rule, I am here from 06 in the morning to 18 in the evening, but sometimes until midnight, says Karlsen. In the last two weeks alone, the stock has increased by over 100 animals and birds. Dyr Karlsen has received from holiday-hungry Norwegians. Very many are now getting rid of the pets they acquired during the pandemic. This guinea pig is one of over 1000 animals Jon Karlsen has in his park in Fredrikstad. Photo: Rahand Bazaz / news – It is tragic that they have bought an animal for two years and then they have to get rid of them now that it is summer vacation. Everyone has a responsibility, it is a life and we must take care of it. People from all over the country have taken the trip to Fredrikstad to deliver their animals to Karlsen. A little over a week ago, a family came from Jæren with five budgies. – The children cried in the car, but the parents had to give them away. There has been a lot of crying here, he says. It was Sarpsborg Arbeiderblad who first wrote about the bird park. Animal protection: – Cancel the holiday Several of the local departments of Animal Protection Norway report blown capacity. They receive dozens of inquiries daily from people who want to get rid of corona pets. – People call and think we can accept animals they have been bored, says veterinarian and general manager of Animal Protection Norway, Åshild Roaldset. She asks people to take responsibility. Åshild Roaldset in Dyrebeskyttelsen asks people to cancel the holiday instead of dumping pets they acquired during the pandemic. Photo: Anne K. Harkestad / Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge – You can not get rid of the animal because it is summer vacation. Then you have to cancel the holiday or plan with friends that you can take care of each other’s animals. Animal protection has received reports that some dump animals outside. – It is illegal. We believe it is important to put in place mandatory labeling of family animals, so that we can prosecute those who commit the offenses, she says. Will open zoo Karlsen offers everyone the right of withdrawal. They can get their pets back, if they want to. But that’s not all he accepts. – It’s horrible that people want to give them away, but I think at least that the animals get well when they come here. People have come with dogs and cats, but it is impossible to receive them, he says. If he is to make room for more small animals and birds, he must expand. Now he dreams of being able to receive more visitors as well. – It is a dream come true that people should come here and spend a whole day with the animals, says Karlsen. Are you thinking of something? Hi! Would you like to tip me about a possible case? Feel free to contact us by e-mail.
ttn-69
Animals and birds are dumped after the pandemic – news Oslo and Viken – Local news, TV and radio
