Animal welfare group sees record number of rescue calls

Dyrenes Beskyttelse, Denmark's animal welfare organization, experienced an unprecedented surge in activity during June and July, responding to a record 9,444 emergency calls. This represents a substantial increase compared to the same period last year, when the organization handled 622 fewer calls.

Yvonne Johansen, the organization's chief animal welfare officer, explained that the summer months are typically the busiest due to the prevalence of young animals. "There are many animal young – especially kittens, hedgehogs, and birds, who need our help," she stated, highlighting the critical need for their services during this time.

This year's busy summer coincides with the 15th anniversary of Dyrenes Beskyttelse's emergency hotline, 1812. The hotline serves as a vital resource for the public to report animals in distress or injured, ensuring prompt assistance.

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The summer is one of the busiest periods of the year because there are many animal young – especially kittens, hedgehogs, and birds, who need our help.