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Animal welfare activists from the region thank atriga for donation as a Christmas present
There was great joy when the atriga management once again presented donation cheques to two committed animal welfare associations from the region at Christmas 2024. The recipients were Tierherberge Egelsbach and the Wildtierhilfe Schäfer association in the Vogelsberg district, who expressed their heartfelt thanks to the managing directors of the Langen-based company: “This Christmas present comes at just the right time and helps us to continue our work in 2025 – in the service of the animals that so urgently need our help every day!”
Tradition that moves: atriga donates instead of giving gifts
For atriga Managing Director Oliver Burgis, it is clear that continuing the donation tradition is exactly the right way to go:
“Our customers also understand that we are helping the two animal welfare organizations instead of giving presents. After all, donations are the most important source of income for Tierherberge Egelsbach and the Wildtierhilfe Schäfer association. Perhaps our Christmas campaign will also encourage employees or business partners to support the associations with a small or large donation!”
Wildlife aid Schäfer: An old mill is the new home
Everything is much easier when the environment is right. Tanja Schäfer from Wildtierhilfe can only fully underline this: “We feel right at home at our new location, which we found in 2023 after a long search. The old mill in Mücke offers us and our protégés an ideal new home on over 6,000 m². We are currently converting the attic – an expensive but important project. The donation from atriga will help us enormously!”
The injured animals that moved from Offenbach to Mücke in the Vogelberg district last year included raccoons, nutria, squirrels and many birds. Tania Schäfer reports: “This year, we are caring for and rehabilitating around 1,400 wild animals here. Most of them are birds of all kinds, but we also look after a lot of hedgehogs. Unfortunately, they are often hit by cars or injured by robotic lawnmowers.”
Tanja Schäfer and her fellow board member Tamara Gruhn have another big request: “We often get calls asking us to pick up an injured bird. But we can’t just drop everything, get in the car and drive off. That’s why we are urgently looking for volunteer drivers who can bring us injured wild animals!”
Tanja Schäfer from Wildtierhilfe Schäfer: “We are currently expanding the attic at our new location in Mücke – an expensive but important project. The donation from atriga will help us enormously!”
The sun also smiles at the handover of the atriga donation cheque 2024. from left to right: Christoph Ruoff, Tamara Gruhn and Oliver Burgis
Egelsbach Animal Sanctuary:
No one can do without the volunteers here either!
Tierherberge Egelsbach has been looking after stray dogs from Germany and abroad for more than 40 years. Corina Michaelis, Chairwoman of the association, picks up on the keyword ‘volunteering’: “Here too, nothing works without the volunteers. There are currently around 20 men and women who regularly support us in our work. Our ‘dog walkers’, who look after dogs that have unfortunately experienced a lot of bad things, are particularly important. These helpers need a lot of patience to rebuild the dogs’ trust in humans.”
Corina Michaelis from Wildtierhilfe Schäfer: “The massive increase in veterinary costs is mainly covered by donations! So thank you very much for the Christmas present from atriga.”
Sandra Schulz accepts the atriga donation check from Oliver Burgis (left) and Christoph Ruoff again in 2024
With the permission of the responsible veterinary office, the Egelsbach animal shelter is allowed to look after a maximum of 60 dogs. As soon as dogs have been placed with new owners, the number can be increased accordingly. Corina Michaelis regrets “that we were only able to place 100 animals this year – in the past, there used to be considerably more. Perhaps too many families bought a dog during the coronavirus period.”
However, fewer placements also mean less income in this area. This is tearing holes in the association’s coffers, which is suffering in particular from the sharp rise in veterinary costs. The reason for this is the new veterinary fee schedule. Corina Michaelis: “We used to get by on 2,000 euros a month, but now we have to cover at least 5,000 euros in veterinary costs!” How is that possible? Corina Michaelis: “Mainly through donations! So thank you very much for the Christmas present from atriga. Then there are the modest contributions from around 390 association members. Sponsorships are also always very welcome.”
How you can help: Donations and volunteering
Donations, membership fees and sponsorships are therefore essential – as are the dedicated volunteers who are at the heart of both organizations. The animal welfare activists emphasize that anyone is welcome to contact them, as new recruits are always needed.
Would you also like to donate or find out more?
You can find the necessary contact details here:
Tierherberge Egelsbach www.tierherberge-egelsbach.de
Wildtierhilfe Schäfer e. V. www.wildtierhilfe-schaefer.de
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