Wild At Life Project

Farm Animal Rescue

In partnership with Ruesselheim e.V.

Activity status: Ongoing
Area of Activity: Germany
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Farm animal rescue is an essential and challenging task that involves the rescue and rehabilitation of animals from industrial farming operations or other situations of neglect and abuse. Many farm animals, such as cows, pigs, and chickens, are subjected to inhumane living conditions, including overcrowding, lack of veterinary care, and physical abuse. Animal rescue organizations such as ours, work tirelessly to provide these animals with medical attention, proper nutrition, and a safe and comfortable environment.

The rehabilitation process can take months or even years, depending on the severity of the animal’s physical and psychological trauma. Once the animals are healthy and strong enough, they are often placed in sanctuaries or adopted into loving homes where they can live out their lives without fear of abuse or exploitation. Farm animal rescue plays an important role in raising awareness about the cruel and inhumane practices of industrial agriculture and promotes a more compassionate and sustainable food system. It also demonstrates the incredible resilience and capacity for healing of animals who have suffered at the hands of humans.

Wild at Life e.V. does not forget farm animals and small, wild animals! Working with Ruesselheim e.V., we have already supported their work over the years.

In 2018, we adopted five rescues moments before being slaughtered:

1) Kilis – a beautiful baby miniature pig

2) Afrin – handsome little Piedmontese ox
We have named them Kilis and Afrin, in memory of our Syrian War Rescue in 2017 where we saved 13 wild animals (lions, bears, hyenas and tigers) from an abandoned zoo in Aleppo, Syria, and brought them all the way to Turkey. Kilis is a border city in Turkey situated near the Syrian border, where we spent days under the sounds of bombs, finalizing our plans and preparation before entering Syria. And Afrin, a city near Aleppo, where we crossed with our rescued animals.

3) & 4) Chis and Dennis – two rabbits

5) Hakan – a lamb

With our German partner Russelheim e.V., we continue to rescue animals in need in Germany.

Thank you Russelheim e.V. for the lovely pictures!

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Update: October 8, 2024

Giving Lucky and Friends a Second Chance

A Fresh Start for the Mini Pigs

Four months ago, we rescued a group of mini pigs from appalling conditions. Lucky, along with Scarlett, Susi, Schorsch, Theodor, Peter, and Eddi, were found huddled together in a filthy, cramped corner of a slaughterhouse, surrounded by piles of rotting waste. They were malnourished, weak, and suffering from visible wounds. It was heartbreaking to see how they had been treated, abandoned and left to suffer.

Today, Lucky and the other pigs are thriving in a safe, loving environment with space to roam and proper care. Their wounds have healed, their strength has returned, and they are finally experiencing the kindness they deserve.

We’re also happy to share that Peter, Theodor, and Schorsch have been neutered and are doing well. Despite the heat, they handled the recovery beautifully, with the help of heat lamps at night for extra comfort. Now, they are all as healthy and happy as pigs can be! 🐽

If you’d like to help us continue giving these adorable creatures and others like them a safe home, please consider adopting Lucky Tonizka. Your support makes all the difference.

Update: May 30, 2024

Saved from Squalor: The Rescue of Nine Pigs from Neglect

We are pleased to share a positive update on the situation involving the pigs from the neglected slaughterhouse in Sachsen-Anhalt. Our team successfully rescued the nine surviving pigs, ensuring they received immediate veterinary care and a safe, nurturing environment.

The Progress

Here you can see under what conditions they had to live in for years! Huddled together in a filthy, cramped corner of the slaughterhouse, they were surrounded by piles of rotting waste. The pigs themselves were in distress, with visible wounds, and signs of severe malnourishment and weakness. It was clear they had been treated like trash, abandoned to suffer in squalor. It`s a devastating picture.

And this is how they are looking now, after several months under our care. The pigs are now in a secure location where they are thriving, with space to roam and proper care.

Our rescue operation highlights the importance of swift action and community support in animal welfare cases. The well-being of these pigs serves as a perfect exapmle to the impact that coordinated rescue efforts can have on animals in dire situations. We are grateful for the support and resources that made this rescue possible and are committed to ensuring these pigs continue to live healthy, happy lives.

Help us by Contributing!

If you would like to support our ongoing efforts to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need, please consider donating. Your contributions make a significant difference in the lives of animals like them.

 
This project is carried out in the following activity areas
Farm, stray, & laboratory animals rescue & welfare

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