50 years of animal love: animal shelter Fulda-Hünfeld celebrates a big anniversary!

50 years of animal love: animal shelter Fulda-Hünfeld celebrates a big anniversary!

Hünfeld, Deutschland - The animal shelter Fulda-Hünfeld is celebrating an impressive anniversary this year: 50 years ago, in 1974, the animal shelter association was launched by Heinrich Beck and committed animal protection associations from Fulda and Hünfeld. The animal shelter was built in 1975 and after four years there was a home for dogs, cats and other animals. Since then, the animal shelter has grown continuously and has developed into an important contact point for animals in need through numerous extensions such as additional expiry meadows and a cat wing. In a nutshell: animal welfare is very important here! Fuldaer Zeitung reports of the fundamental changes that the animal shelter has passed over the years, including the basic renovation in 1998, as the old building was demolished and rebuilt.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary, a colorful summer festival took place on June 15, 2025. From 12 noon to 5 p.m., animal lovers had the opportunity to experience a day full of highlights. The singer Kathi Heumüller performed and the Vogelsberg rescue dog squadron showed her skills. In addition, there were photo opportunities with a professional photographer and the opportunity to get to know the animal's animal in the animal shelter. A raffle, information and sales stands as well as a flea market for animal needs ensured a happy atmosphere and supported the good cause. The entire net proceeds will go to the animals in the shelter, as is specified on the website of the shelter. However, there was no animal brokerage on this special day to focus on the celebrations.

challenges in animal welfare

But the shelter faces some challenges. The team, which consists of employees and many volunteers, is faced with increasing costs for personnel, veterinarian and maintenance. The number of animals to be looked after also increases, which is a major challenge. Eva Niggemann-Education, the CEO, is optimistic: "The awareness of animal welfare has increased, but this sometimes leads to rash cuffs", as the website of the animal shelter further explains.

The topic of animal welfare is a much discussed topic in Germany, as is stista. It not only affects animals in the shelter, but also in livestock farming and beyond. In controversy, aspects of animal husbandry and egg production put animal welfare to the test. The five freedoms of the Farm Animal Welfare Council are essential criteria to secure the well -being of the animals. Animal welfare measures are necessary to take kind -specific needs into account and eliminate grievances.

The work in the Fulda-Hünfeld animal shelter is diverse and often difficult, but with the support of the municipalities in the district of Fulda and, above all, numerous donations, it is possible to offer the animals a safe home. Wilma, an animal inhabitant of the animal shelter, thanks the name of all roommates for the help of the supporters. With all these challenges and the gratifying moments by celebrating such as the summer festival, the focus remains on the animals: "Together we can do it!"