Serengeti between Dieburg and Münster: A new animal paradise is created!

Serengeti between Dieburg and Münster: A new animal paradise is created!

In the heart of Hesse, a fascinating project is created that combines animal protection and nature conservation: the "Serengeti Dieburg Gug". This ambitious project was launched in March 2023 and includes a five hectare area between Münster and Dieburg. The organization is dedicated to animal welfare and already operates a reception center called Daktari near Roßdorf-Gundernhausen. Not only sheep and goats have found a new home here; The plans provide to absorb many other animals.

The Serengeti should become a multifunctional facility - as a grace, animal shelter, wildlife sanctuary, learning farm and animal restoring. A special highlight is the planned dog house for senior dogs, which is to be built on 275 square meters. The architect Ulrike Hofmann has already drawn up the plans and the project is currently in the approval phase. The Lions Club Groß-Umstadt has shown itself to the solidarity and contributed to the implementation of 5,000 euros.

a place of encounter

Aktuells around 40 animals live on the premises, and if you want to take a look at this animal community, you are cordially invited on Sundays from 2 p.m. The operators of the Serengeti have already carried out smaller renovation and landscape maintenance work in order to improve the conditions for the animals. The creation of a comprehensive animal and nature conservation center is planned, which is considered a million dollar project. This not only promotes animal welfare here, but also education about species -appropriate animal husbandry and nature conservation.

The Dieburg animal shelter, the first point of contact for animal welfare in the region, complements this project. Here the animal protection association Dieburg conveys dogs, cats, small animals, birds and reptiles. The need is enormous and is supported by foster homes that offer animals a domestic ambience. The animals are offered online for placement and can be requested directly from the volunteers according to information.

The big picture in view

In the context of animal welfare, it is important to think about the general animal welfare. In Germany, this is currently being discussed controversially. The five freedoms of the Farm Animal Welfare Council are often the basis for measuring how animals are kept in a way that is appropriate. This includes aspects such as the freedom of hunger and thirst as well as the freedom of normal living -specific behavior. This understanding of animal welfare is not only essential for animals in life caves such as the Serengeti, but also applies to the large number of pets that live in Germany.

With almost 34 million pets, which include dogs and cats in particular, the demand for animal shelters and animal welfare initiatives is high. More and more people are investing in animal welfare, which is also evident in the motives to support animal welfare associations. Statistics show that in 2023 about 8.3 % of private donations in Germany would benefit from animal welfare. The awareness of the needs of animals is becoming increasingly important.

The Serengeti Dieburg is a shining example of how animal welfare operators with a view and commitment help to strengthen the coexistence of humans and animals. Whether as a future visit or supporter - this project has the potential to enrich the region sustainably and to raise awareness of species -appropriate animal husbandry.