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Bite prevention program for preschoolers

  The term “Patas y Manos” (“Paws & Hands”) is the working title of the planned Chilean adaptation of “The Blue Dog”, a bite prevention program which has been used in various European countries for about ten years. In Germany, the interactive educational course for toddlers and preschoolers and their parents is included in the … Read more

2020 plans

“Learning from each other: animal care(takers) in Germany and Chile”: With this educational exchange program we started our engagement in development work in 2019. Our aim is to promote intercultural understanding and to foster transfer of knowledge and practical experience in responsible animal husbandry. The pilot project has worked out well and will be repeated … Read more

Network “Chilean Animal Welfare Association”

In Germany, the German Animal Welfare Association represents the interests of its members vis-à-vis politics and society. That means that over 700 animal protection associations with over 550 animal shelters and around 800,000 members can speak with one voice, that will be heard. In Chile, on the other hand, there are many small private initiatives, … Read more

The Blue Dog

The Blue Dog is an educational program that was originally developed to prevent dog bite injuries in children between the age of three and six. The main role is played by a blue dog named “Blu”. In an interactive computer story, children and their parents learn how to properly handle their dogs and how to … Read more

Why “FinnDomingo”?

“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 more

Charity: 300 km on bike in one day

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 more

International Day at the Leibniz University Hannover

Our Association gathers first experiences with presentations to the public: On May, 16th our chairman, Alexander Stähr, organized a booth at the IV. International Day of the Leibniz University in Hannover.

The International Day, hosted by the International Office every two years, is a joyful and colorful event, full of music, dance, good food and lots of exciting conversations about life around the world. It was very well attended and provided ample opportunity to introduce both Chile and the work of our Association to an interested audience.

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Official kick-off event

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 more

Learning from each other: Animal keepers in Germany and Chile

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 more