The charity for EF this year is the Raubkatzenasyl, which is one of the biggest animal shelters for big cats in Europe. Founded by animal welfare activists, they specialise in animals abandoned by organisations such as circuses. Sadly, institutions like it have become more and more necessary. In the beginning there was no other choice than to put the animals to sleep because the veterinarians treating them were unable to find any acceptable facilities to take care of them.

A bird's eye view of the sanctuary area

But then the Raubkatzenasyl was founded. Since then, they have taken care of the cats of prey with great skill and lots of love. They are currently sheltering six tigers and three cougars.

Cougars Candy and Sinja cuddling and snoozing Her Highness, Sinja, eyeing the photographer disapprovingly
Tiger lady Rhani playing in the pool Tiger Igor chillaxing like a boss with his toy ball

Their youngest fosterlings aren't cats of prey, though. They are foxes — the red fox Lea and her play mate Finja who is an arctic fox. Both were saved from a fur farm and animal traders.

Red fox Lea enjoying the day in her hammock Close-up of our rctic fox Finja's beautiful face

To be able to offer their animals a lot of variety on a daily basis, the team goes to great lengths. The caretakers always try to think of new toys and tricky puzzles for the animals to solve in order to earn a treat.

We will offer you a great variety of opportunites to donate at Eurofurence 17. With your help this shelter can be maintained and keep up its great work in taking care of their beautiful animals and even saving new ones.

Please visit their web page for details, more photos and videos:
www.raubkatzenasyl.de

Postal address/shelter facilities:
Leinmühlstraße 2
91522 Ansbach/Wallersdorf
Tel.: 0981/466 346 83
Mobile 0170/41 51 972


We will be collecting donations for the charity project during the convention. Any amount, large or small, will be most welcome! If you want to suggest a charity, or if you have any questions about our charity project in general, please contact our charity coordinator EosFoxx.




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