Pets can be loyal companions, but things can get complicated when you go on vacation and taking the animal with you is either expensive or the airline generally refuses to transport dogs, cats, etc. If you can't find anyone to look after the animal or you can't afford a pet boarding facility, it's better to forego the trip. That was out of the question for a Salzburg resident, because he preferred to lock his pit pull dog in his bedroom. The Salzburg resident didn't want to miss out on his vacation, so the animal was simply left to its own devices in the apartment. The city council of Salzburg intervened because there were tips from neighbors, because the four-legged friend was drawing attention to his predicament by barking loudly, among other things. The legal steps for the forced opening of the apartment were carried out and subsequently, on November 8, 2022, an official veterinarian found an emaciated animal in a devastated room that was also soiled with urine and feces. It is suspected that the four-legged friend may have been without food and water for several weeks. The responsible official veterinarian arranged for the pit bull to be cared for at Pfotenhilfe. There the animal was nursed back to health. The dog's former owner was not only confiscated from the owner, but also had to answer to the Salzburg Regional Court. The Salzburg City Council filed a criminal complaint. During the proceedings, the man tried to justify himself by saying that he thought a friend would regularly check on the animal. After three
