Of course, we are committed to animal welfare
We support the German Animal Welfare Association (Deutscher Tierschutzbund e.V.) monthly through donations and promote three projects that are especially close to our hearts.
1. We help animals at the animal protection center in Weidefeld
The Animal Protection and Reptile Center Weidefeld is a unique facility in Germany. Since its founding in 2003, Weidefeld has taken in all animals that cannot be cared for in local animal shelters.
On the 13-hectare former military site, around 400 animals live. Here, for example, goats and sheep find a home after coming from neglected conditions. Horses, often tortured for years, enjoy a spacious open stable. Sick, orphaned, or injured wild animals are nursed back to health with expertise and experience and then released back into the wild.
In the bear enclosure, six brown bears have now found a new home; they previously lived as attractions in a restaurant, in cages that were far too small, or in bleak concrete trenches. A total of 16 bears have already been rescued.
Additionally, the site houses the Lissi Lüdemann House, a therapy dog center where dogs that have had bad experiences with humans live. In this dog facility, the four-legged friends learn to trust humans again. The goal is to place these animals with experienced dog owners.
In 2016, a reptile center was also built on the premises. The surrender of reptiles generally poses major challenges for animal shelters, ranging from space and financial resources to expertise. A total of 250 reptiles have been taken in since 2016, either because they had to be confiscated due to improper care or were handed over to animal shelters.
2. We help animal shelters in need
We support the Fire Brigade Fund of the German Animal Welfare Association, which provides resources to animal shelters in emergency situations. Animal shelters are the last refuge for many animals and do important work. They rescue animals and provide food, care, attention, and veterinary treatment when necessary.
In emergency situations, the German Animal Welfare Association provides quick and unbureaucratic support with a grant from the Fire Brigade Fund, thereby offsetting the additional financial burden for many animal shelters that would otherwise have to turn animals away – animals in need can always be helped this way!
3. We connect animal lovers
“Seniors for Seniors.” As a project partner of the German Animal Welfare Association, Sonnenhof in Rottenbuch, Bavaria, offers older dogs a refuge, for example. With plenty of space, places to retreat, and loving care, the spacious farm provides everything the animals need for a species-appropriate and relaxed senior life.
Under normal circumstances, the older and sometimes ill four-legged friends would have little chance of finding a new, permanent home. Sonnenhof brings together animal and human “older seniors” with the “Seniors for Seniors” campaign and ensures a needs-based and suitable placement!
The project also offers help with pet care for older people. Whether it’s looking after the pet if the owners are unable to due to illness, or covering veterinary costs for pre-existing conditions of the dog. Support is available in any case!