The German Animal Welfare Federation is the umbrella organization for animal shelters and animal welfare associations in Germany - and also the largest animal welfare umbrella organization in Germany and Europe. We actively and effectively protect animals with commitment.
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.
We educate
We inform the public about pressing animal welfare issues with our campaigns, raise public awareness and advice on all aspects of animal welfare.
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.
We rely on science
Our Academy for Animal Welfare is the think tank of the German Animal Welfare Federation. It's where scientists develop the foundations for our animal welfare work.
For the protection of every single animal
With your help, we rescue animals in need, fight for better animal welfare conditions and raise awareness of urgent issues.
In our animal shelter search you will find the contact details of our member animal shelters and animal welfare associations as well as our regional federations in your area.
