5,000 euros for animal protection projects: Fressnapf calls for participation!

5,000 euros for animal protection projects: Fressnapf calls for participation!

Baden near Vienna is once again becoming a center for photography. The largest photo festival in Europe, the Festival La Gacilly Baden Photo, is making its eighth stop in the charming city. With a variety of impressive photographs and creative installations, the event attracts not only photography lovers, but also families and animal lovers. The focus is not only on art, but also on social responsibility.

Fressnapf has taken on a special cause this year. Projects, initiatives or associations that are committed to animal protection are being sought until June 6th. As part of the “Animally Engaged” initiative, the best submissions will receive a total of 5,000 euros. This facility was launched in 2014 and has the goal of supporting animal rights activists and their projects. So if you have an idea or an initiative that helps animals in need, don't hesitate to apply, because there's something there!

Committed projects in animal protection

The donations collected by “Animally Engaged” flow into remarkable projects. An example is thisRappottenstein children's castlein the picturesque Waldviertel. Here, families with seriously and chronically ill children, or those who are traumatized, are helped through creative workshops and emotional support. This concept aims to give the affected families new joy in life.

Another highlight is theAustrian Nature Conservation Association, which has been active since 1913. This non-profit organization is dedicated to protecting animals, plants and habitats throughout Austria. Among other things, she carries out local species protection projects and national campaigns - a committed pioneer in the field of nature conservation.

For children with cancer and their familiese.motion Equotherapyoffers special therapies with horses on a farm near Pyhra. Here the children experience an increase in their quality of life through loving interaction with animals. Around 400 children are looked after every year, which speaks for the positive effect of animal-assisted therapy.

Animal protection in everyday Austrian life

Austria has not only established itself as a state model in animal protection, but it also does not stand still within the legal framework. The country has some of the most comprehensive animal welfare laws in the world, regulating the appropriate care and housing of farm animals and pets. Animal rescue and rehabilitation centers work tirelessly to help injured or abandoned animals. This shows how important the welfare of animals is to Austrian citizens.

The Vienna animal protection police ensure that animal protection laws are enforced in the city. There are also numerous organizations such asSOS animals AustriaorFour Paws Austriawho are committed to the protection and welfare of animals. Pet-friendly tourism has also taken off, allowing travelers to find pet-friendly accommodations and activities.

Last but not least, the ban on fur farming since 2004 has been an essential part of Austrian animal protection, which shows how seriously the country takes this issue. There is also a spirit of innovation in the famous “Cat Café” in Vienna, one of the first of its kind in Europe, which promotes responsible pet ownership and at the same time offers the opportunity for adoption.

How current the topic of animal protection is in the general discussion is evident not only in Baden near Vienna, but throughout Austria. Let yourself be inspired and perhaps also become active in the “Animally Engaged” initiative, because every contribution counts – especially when it comes to the well-being of our animal companions.

For more information about the “Animally Engaged” initiative, you can read the detailed article on food bowl read up. For a deeper insight into the animal protection initiatives in Austria, please click Animal protection referendum. And to find out more about the photography festival, visit the website MyDistrict.