Key points
- A tourist in Germany locked her dog in a storage room at Neuschwanstein Castle, ignoring the warnings of other visitors.
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Police released the animal, which was unharmed but frightened, and opened proceedings against the owner for violating animal welfare laws.
Tourist Locks Dog in Storage Room in Germany / Collage by Channel 24
At the popular Neuschwanstein Castle in southern Germany, a tourist locked her dog in a valuables locker so she could explore the landmark. Despite the heat and warnings from others, the woman left the animal in the cramped space.
This was reported by Channel 24, citing Reuters.
The tourist ignored other people's warnings
Witnesses said that other visitors to the castle tried to stop the woman. However, she locked her dog in a metal storage room and went on a tour.
Neuschwanstein Castle, where the incident took place, is located in the foothills of the Alps near the border with Austria and is one of the most popular tourist locations in Germany.
The temperature was high that day, making the conditions in the storage chamber dangerous for the animal.
The castle workers called the police, who opened the storage chamber and freed the dog. According to law enforcement, the animal did not suffer any physical injuries, but was very frightened.
The dog was taken temporarily to the local police station. It was reported that it was a medium-sized mongrel dog, about 60 centimeters tall.
Police in Füssen have confirmed that the dog's owner has been charged with violating animal welfare laws.
Let us recall that on September 16, 2024, the European Union announced new rules for the import of pets, in particular cats, dogs and ferrets. To import animals, it is now necessary to provide a rabies antibody test carried out in an EU-accredited laboratory no earlier than 30 days after vaccination and no later than 90 days before crossing the border. Pet owners must also have a specialized veterinary passport that meets EU standards and an identification microchip or tattoos.
