Report abandoned turtles Turtles can now be observed more often than usual: they catch the last warming rays of the sun. The animal protection foundation advises anyone who finds such an animal to seize the opportunity and report it to…
When DANCING BEARS PARK Belitsa was founded in 2000, the name was chosen based on the mission to rescue the remaining dancing bears. Today, after the «dancing bears» tradition has finally come to an end, the bear sanctuary has been…
95 percent of the skins traded worldwide come from fur farming, the rest is covered by hunting and trapping. Every year around 100 million animals are bred and killed in cruel conditions around the world. Most fur farms are located…
Not only the first purchase of the animal is associated with financial expenses. Even after the sleeping place, bowl and leash have been bought, regular costs for food and medical care are due. «One should not skimp on check-ups and…
All of Germany used to be lynx country. From the Alps to far north, the largest cat in Central Europe roamed through the forests of the Federal Republic. But the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) was hunted so heavily that it…
Dogs can spend their entire lives suffering from the torment of breeding they inherited. This can also affect you and your family. Seeing your dog suffer and not being able to help your dog can impact your life as well.…
Selective breeding of domestic cats has resulted in a wide variety of body types, coat colors and styles, facial features and personality traits. The pedigree animals are bred under various umbrella organizations, there are currently over 70 recognized breeds. These…
Global trend for more animal welfare For years, most of the public has opposed fur production. A clear trend reversal towards animal and environmentally friendly fashion can also be seen in the big fashion houses all over the world. Today’s…
Hamburg, July 10, 2015 – Even though Denmark has made changes to the country’s dog law as of July 1, 2014, the Animal Welfare Foundation and TASSO eV continue to warn against traveling to Denmark with dogs. Since July 1,…
It is particularly important to make these rules understandable to children, preferably at the beginning without a dog. In many ways, children are unpredictable little people for dogs: they often play very loudly, run wild and make hectic, unusual movements.…