Charity

This year Eurofurence supports the charity "Far from Fear e.V.", which is dedicated to the rescue and support of dogs in need in Spain, mainly the Galgo Español. It is a registered German non-profit association founded in 2001, dedicated lovingly to help the dogs get a better life.

"Far from Fear – this is the way our fosterlings should live".

Unfortunately, the Spanish Galgos suffer poor conditions as they are mercilessly exploited and killed in their country of origin. They are bred for hunting competitions and then disposed of in hundreds every year. Most dogs do not even reach the age of 3 years before they get shot, slayed, hanged or abandoned. Unfortunately, this still goes unnoticed in many European countries. This is why these animals desperately need our help. There is only one chance for them to survive: finding a new home, for example in Germany or other European countries.

The Spanish Galgo is a gentle dog and makes a wonderful family pet. Therefore the chances of finding them a new home are very high, especially if the future owner and dog can meet beforehand. With great dedication, Far from Fear make sure that these gentle dogs are rehomed. Until this happens, they accommodate them in selected German foster homes, where they are taken care of, checked by veterinarians and nursed back to health so that they later can find their permanent home.

Those who are interested in a dog can visit it in its foster home and make a first contact. Detailed advice and support ensures that the right person is found for the right dog. The organization categorically opposes to adoptions only based on photos.



Far from Fear e.V. has about 250 members and 60 foster homes throughout Germany. They have a focus on the close cooperation with their Spanish animal welfare association partners (ALBA Madrid, ANAA Madrid), but they are also supporting smaller shelters and private people supporting animals. In parallel with the rehoming of the dogs, Far from Fear has created several projects together with their partners:



Far from Fear's aim is to turn the Spanish Galgo into a creature treated with respect in his country of origin and making associations like ours unnecessary.

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Far from Fear e.V.
Website: http://www.zona-de-galgos.de

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About Eurofurence

There will be various events and activities as well as donation spots to support charity during the convention. There will be a Charity Auction where you have the chance to get some unique items and support a good cause at the same time (all sales go 100% to charity). There will be collecting fursuiters and the charity team will also run various other events and activities.

As a new thing, this year "Far from Fear" will be at the convention and they will bring some of their dogs with them so you can meet them. Like last year, they will have an information booth in the lobby where they will tell you more about their work and their animals. As another new thing this year, the charity team will also be hosting a panel with the charity, so please come along and hear about the amazing work these people do, and feel free to ask them questions.

How can you support the charity?

Any donation that you can spare will help these poor animals getting a better and happier life.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our charity team.