Rückenansicht eines Tierpflegers

How we work

We have been protecting animals with heart and mind since 1881 - that's how we work.

The German Animal Welfare Federation is the umbrella organization of animal welfare associations and animal shelters in Germany. It is the largest animal welfare umbrella organization in Germany and Europe. It is also a recognized nature conservation association.

We help animals

We run our own rescue centers for pets in need, support our animal shelters and animal welfare associations with food donations, materials, emergency aid, etc. and run a unique street animal project in Ukraine.

Hund aus dem Tierschutzzentrum Odessa schmiegt sich an Tierpfleger des Tierschutzzentrums Weidefeld und schaut ihn dankbar an.

We educate

We inform the public about pressing animal welfare issues with our campaigns, raise public awareness and provide advice on all aspects of animal welfare.

Ferkel aus Massentierhaltung schauen in die Kamera

We put pressure on politicians

We put pressure on politicians, hold personal talks in the Bundestag, with the federal government and in the EU Parliament.

Two young women with demonstration posters for the “Wir haben es satt” demonstration in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin
Arbeit im Tierheim Berlin - Kleiner Hund auf dem Arm von tierheim-Mitarbeiterin
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Become a supporting member and make an important contribution when animals need help - together for a world without animal suffering!

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