Cruelty to animals is reprehensible in many ways. What does animal cruelty really look like and what does it mean for the animals? There are generally two types of animal cruelty, neglect and intentional cruelty (passive and active violence). Both…
The program for Thailand’s forgotten dogs together with our partner organization Headrock Dogs Rescue treats Thailand’s most vulnerable animals. We run a feeding program for thousands of strays living in the temples, provide free sterilizations and rescue services. This project…
Trendy pedigree dogs are often stolen in order to then sell them for a profit. Especially now, during the Corona lockdown, the demand for a pet is too great for animal shelters or reputable breeders to be able to serve.…
Whitey initially required emergency supplies of fluids and painkillers. We started treatment with a medicated bath twice a week to soothe his skin and get rid of the crusts, antibiotics and anti-mite medication. Even his deep bite wounds had to…
Pets respond to diverse ways. Typical physiological reactions are: increased heart rate, tremors, increased breathing rate and sweating (sweat paw prints). It can also be observed that frightened or anxious pets tend to urinate or defecate and empty their anal…
Raccoons are not pets!Found orphaned cubs are very cute, but they are not pets! “Once a raccoon is in human care, the law prohibits it from being released into the wild. At first, the little raccoons are cute and cuddly,…
«It happens again and again that a dog is tied up in front of a shop and the owner only goes into the shop to get a sandwich. But stealing a dog only takes a few seconds. Small dogs in…
The diet of the dog must always be adapted to its individual needs. Race, age, energy expenditure, pregnancy, medical conditions and other factors play an important role in nutrition. Therefore, it is important for dog owners to deal with the…
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death for many native wildlife species. The wildlife station in Hamburg alone takes in around 300 animals injured in car accidents every year. Especially in autumn, the rutting season of red…
We are deeply concerned about the situation in Ukraine. We feel for everyone in the country – with people and animals alike. Armed conflict is a danger to people and animals and we continue to monitor the situation with great…