The Network “Chilean Federation of Animal Welfare” network (spanish: Red “FeChBA”) has been forming for five years under the mentoring and advice of FinnDomingo. Last weekend, representatives of the member associations met in person for the first time to discuss how to proceed in the future. The workshop took place in Concepción, the second largest … Read more
Our mission at the Ayin Ruka animal shelter in the small Chilean town of Los Álamos was the start of a multi-year aid project and lasted from November 23 to December 10, 2023. Unfortunately, the planned daily ten-minute live broadcast on Instagram could not take place. This was due to technical and organizational reasons and … Read more
The inclusion of animals protection rights was approved in the newly written Chilean Constitution. The authors of the Constitution, which is currently being drafted, declare that the protection of animals as a State responsibility. The wording of Article 23 will state: “Animals are subject to special protection measures, the State will protect them, recognizing them … Read more
Actualmente se está redactando una nueva Constitución en Chile. Se estima que el proceso durará unos dos años. FinnDomingo e.V. apoya a una red de trece asociaciones chilenas de bienestar animal en su lucha por una mejor legislación para proteger a los animales. ¡La APLICACIÓN de esta legislación en la vida cotidiana es, por supuesto, … Read more
With the music of “El burrito de Belén” (“Little donkey from Bethlehem”) we send seasons greetings to all friends of FinnDomingo e.V. and the members of our network “Chilean Federation for Animal Welfare”. We have chosen the “Donkey of Bethlehem” as the bringer of our good wishes: • because it is a popular Christmas carol … Read more
In October 2019, three Chilean animal welfare associations decided to work together. Partnering with FinnDomingo e.V., they wanted to bring together as many clubs as possible under one roof to found an umbrella association in Chile based on the model of the German Federation of Animal Welfare. In order to define a common purpose, establish … Read more
Starting in March 2021, as many other associations as possible shall join the network “Chilean Federation of Animal Welfare”. In order to ask for their participation we will first have to find them. Due to Chile’s geographic, political and social peculiarities nobody knows how many animal welfare initiatives work where, at what level, with what … Read more
FinnDomingo e.V. had big plans in 2020. What happened to them? Well, like many other people, we have spent time, energy and money saving our plans from the pandemic, unfortunately to no avail in most cases. Nonetheless, we have accomplished a few things and now we look to the New Year with confidence. 1. Exchange … Read more
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
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 more