Community & Social Impact

Community & Social Impact

The crackdown on the ‘dog mafia’ in Luxembourg

Have you ever wondered why the dogs belonging to street beggars lie motionless for hours, wrapped in blankets even in warm weather? An activist and former animal welfare inspector, together with like-minded individuals, launched Petition No. 3921, which has caused a stir in Luxembourg. This is an honest discussion about how to distinguish genuine need from a cruel ‘business’ preying on animals, why the police cannot always help, and what loopholes in the law allow four-legged friends to be exploited for the sake of alms.

Tess Martin

Animal welfare advocate and former volunteer inspector