Miscellaneous

“FinnDomingo”: New name, same mission. Our original name “Animal Welfare International: German-Chilean Projects for Responsible Animal Husbandry” was a bit bulky and clumsy. FinnDomingo is a real life symbol of international animal welfare. Our beloved dog was named Domingo when it lived in Chili. Since moving to Germany it is named Finn. FinnDomingo is a … Read moreWhy “FinnDomingo”?

From the River Ruhr to the North Sea – 300 km on bike in a single day! On June, 15th, the major cycling marathon Ruhr2NorthSeaChallenge runs from Duisburg in the Ruhr area to Bensersiel on the North Sea. Our Association member, Karsten, will be representing us. His goal is to collect donations for our animal … Read moreCharity: 300 km on bike in one day

Nine months of study and internship in Chile: His Master’s program “Atlantic Studies” brought Alexander Stähr much more than new impressions. After his return to Germany he founded a non-profit development association, which organizes educational projects in animal welfare. Have a look at this “country at the end of the world” while listening to the … Read moreVideo: A semester abroad with consequences

What are basic needs? Air and clean water. A safe home. Food. Companionship. This is what the operators of the Chilean animal shelter “Homeless Paws” (Refugio Patitas Sin Hogar) strive to give to the “forgotten dogs” in and arround their hometown. More quality of life for humans and animals, a little more compassion and respect, … Read moreHomeless Paws Must Survive

This leaflet contains the most important information about our Association and the binational educational project “Learning from each other: Animal keepers in Germany and Chile”. You are welcome to reproduce and distribute it.

The odyssey of a little street dog. Nothing important in world affairs, right? Or is it? Anyone can make a difference. These pictures show why it is worth the effort.

Berlin, 26.11.2018. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) presented its support program EducationWorldwide to the public. Parts of our project “Learning from each other: Animal keepers in Germany and Chile” also receive funding from this support program. The four clubs involved in the project were invited to the event and were represented in … Read moreOfficial kick-off event

Our first big German-Chilean project! “Learning from each other: Animal keepers in Germany and Chile” is the name of the project, which is partially supported with German federal funds. Chilean and German animal rights activists will host exchange visits and work jointly for an entire year. This project is based upon cooperation between three German … Read moreAnimal keepers in Germany and Chile

Chile is one of the most advanced countries in South America, but when it comes to animal welfare, it is still lagging behind. For example, the steadily increasing number of stray dogs is a matter of great concern to many people. The problem will not remedy itself if people continue to ignore it and do … Read moreHelping people help themselves