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14. January 2026Christmas campaign at Dehner Pfullingen – a wish tree full of help 💝🐾

During the past Christmas season, we were once again delighted to receive very special support. The Dehner store in Pfullingen enabled the Animal Welfare Association Europe to decorate a Christmas tree with the wishes of our dogs. The response from customers was once again overwhelming this year. Thanks to the great generosity of donors, numerous high-quality in-kind donations were collected, …

11. January 2026Thank you to REWE and our dedicated member Carmen Richter 🐾

A heartfelt thank-you to the REWE store in Pfullingen, as well as to our active association member Carmen Richter, for their outstanding commitment in support of animal welfare! Carmen looks after the deposit receipt donation campaign at the REWE store with great dedication, as well as the collection box for food donations set up there. Thanks to the generous willingness …

9. January 2026Next spay/neuter campaign secured

The last spay/neuter campaign with the Doggyland association in Romania clearly showed how much can be achieved with commitment, heart, and mutual support. 50 animals were neutered – 50 lives that will not become part of an endless cycle of suffering, hunger, and hopelessness. But for us, it is clear: this must not be the end. From the donation fund …

7. January 2026A big thank you for the dog beds and kennels!

In September 2025, the tattoo studio INTOTHELIGHT invited us to be their guest at the VEGAN Fair in Basel. For two days, the artists worked hard raising donations for the animal welfare association Europa. We reported on this amazing fundraising campaign: you can find the report with pictures here. The donations went to various partner organizations to help with urgent …

3. January 2026Otto visiting the school

Animal welfare work is much more than taking care of the dogs in the shelter. Many of our collaborative projects are very active in raising awareness about animal protection. Fanni, from the ADA Canals association, visited a school together with shelter dog Otto. She was very impressed by how interested the children and teenagers were in Otto’s story. A day …

1. January 2026Happy New Year! ❄️💫

We wish you and your families a great start to a healthy and happy New Year!

27. December 2025Safely into the New Year – Leashing Saves Lives

New Year’s Eve is a joyful celebration for many people, marked by loud fireworks and sparkling lights. For animals, however, the turn of the year often means sheer stress. The loud bangs, bright flashes, and unfamiliar smells trigger intense fear in many four-legged friends. Every year, countless dogs panic and run away, injure themselves, or suffer fatal accidents. That’s why …

24. December 2025Merry Christmas🎄💫

Dear animal lovers, Of course! Here is a natural English translation: Thanks to your support, we were once again able to give many dogs from Spain, Portugal and Romania a new life this year. You made room for them in your hearts and in your lives. Your committed support through membership fees, generous and regular donations, and hands-on help makes …

12. December 2025Huge joy at the food and supply donations

We are absolutely delighted for the dogs in Spain and Romania about the generous food and item donations. The Christmas campaign at Dehner Pfullingen ensured that many wishes were fulfilled—beds, toys, and urgently needed food are now on their way to the animal shelters in Spain. The donation box at REWE was also generously filled once again. Today, 300 kilos …

1. December 2025Pedagogical Day at Doggyland in Romania

Hier ist der korrigierte und ins Englische übersetzte Text: — ### **English Translation** Our cooperation partners from the private animal shelter *Doggyland* in Romania had some very special visitors last week. In Romania, a new initiative called the “Lesson with and for Animals” has been introduced for 5th and 6th grade classes. It is an opportunity that not all schools …

30. November 2025Found a Home at the Bark Date

We would like to thank our dear animal welfare colleagues from Bark Date. This wonderful initiative has made many of our dogs more visible and has helped bring the topic of rescue dogs closer to more people. At various locations across Germany, Bark Date organizes meet-ups on dog parks where foster dogs in Germany and people looking for a four-legged …

18. November 2025Arson at Pablo’s

Today we received a shocking message from Pablo, our transporter from Spain: Hola buenos días a todos. Seguramente se hayan enterado de la desgracia sufrida a la empresa Perroscallejerosespaña, que como sabeis gracias a TSV-EUROPA en especial, fuimos creciendo poco a poco.Nos entristece daros esta triste noticia, pero lamentablemente 3 de nuestros 4 vehículos han sido incendiados de forma intencionada. …

14. November 2025300 Kilograms of Food Donations on Their Way to Romania

Today, another shipment of 300 kg of food is on its way from Germany to our partner animal shelter in Romania. A big thank you goes to the drivers from ELI, who are transporting the collected donations free of charge on their return trip – this is an enormous support! We would also like to sincerely thank Carmen Richter, who …

5. November 2025The 2026 calendars are here!

The new calendar is ready for you! For a whole year, the touching images from the shelters of our partner organizations will accompany you. You can order it now for a donation of €10 plus €3 shipping (within Germany). All proceeds go 100% to animal welfare. Here’s how: Please send an email to ussat@tsv-europa.de and let us know how many …

28. October 2025Christmas Campaign for Our Dogs

We are excited for our dogs! Dehner in Pfullingen has decorated the Christmas tree once again with wishes for shelter dogs and cats. We are grateful that the wishes of our dogs and cats in shelters in Spain, Portugal, and Romania will be fulfilled by the customers. If you live near Pfullingen, we would be delighted if you visit the …

21. October 2025Dear donors,

We are reaching out to you today with an important message that deeply moves us. You may remember our fundraising campaign: Dry Paws for Odai. For an extended period, we have tried in various ways to implement this project in Odai. Due to a change in the mayor’s office, our renovation application for the socialization area in Odai was reviewed …

20. October 2025Neutering Campaign in Romania – Together Against Animal Suffering

Thanks to an initiative by the animal welfare organization Tierschutzverein Europa and the Romanian association Doggyland, 50 animals were neutered. Under the leadership of Alex and in collaboration with the veterinary team from Happy Vet, a total of 25 dogs and 25 cats were neutered. In many communities in Romania, there is technically a legal requirement to have pets neutered, …

11. October 2025Hogar de Asís says thank you for the donations in kind!

Josefina and Tere were very happy about your donations. The shelves are restocked with the much sought-after wet food, and the supplies of dry food are also a great relief. There were also many other wonderful things, as well as personal messages for the tireless team. Videos

5. October 2025Thank you for your help for Esperanza!

We have news about our little rescue, Esperanza. More dead than alive, our dear helpers from the Albayyasa animal shelter in Baeza, Andalusia, found the little dog. They fought to get her out of the pound so that she could receive medical and care support. After a lot of persuasion, the team, working together, succeeded in bringing her to safety …

4. October 2025Huge fundraising success at VEGAN in Basel!

Last weekend, we were guests at the VEGAN Fair in Basel at INTO THE LIGHT’s tattoo booth. For the third time, the artists from intothelighttattoo tattooed for two days in support of Tierschutzverein Europa in exchange for donations. A huge thank you to @tara_intothelight, @looriart, @alexsteiger, @alba_intothelight, @robinwilliamstattoo, and to Lemmi, who took care of the back office and made …

28. September 2025Adoromimos – Ein Ort voller Liebe, Hoffnung und unermüdlichem Einsatz für unsere Vierbeiner

Das Shelter in Portugal wurde 2013 ins Leben gerufen. Ana und ihr Team haben hier ein kleines sehr liebevoll gepflegtes Tierheim aufgebaut, in dem aktuell 40 Hunde und 35 Katzen versorgt werden. Der Verein Adoromimos – das bedeutet ich liebe Kuscheln – unterhält das Tierheim und wird von viel ehrenamtlicher Arbeit getragen. Die Zwinger sind unterschiedlich groß und in den …

21. September 2025Sehen wir uns am 27. und 28.9. auf der VEGAN in Basel?

Wir freuen uns, dass das Tattoo Studio INTO THE LIGHT uns wieder eingeladen hat auf die VEGAN in Basel. Das Team des Tattoo Studios unterstützt den Tierschutzverein Europa mit einer tollen Spendenaktion auf der VEGAN Messe in Basel. Bei der Aktion „Tattoos gegen Spende“ spenden die Besucher:innen für ihr Tattoo an den Tierschutzverein Europa. Alle Artists arbeiten ausschließlich für den …

21. September 2025Al-Bayyasa Baeza – Seit über 30 Jahren für die Vergessenen

Die Sociedad Protectora de Animales Al-Bayyasa in Baeza (Andalusien) ist einer der ältesten Vereine der Region: Vor über 30 Jahren gegründet, entstand sie aus der Not heraus, ausgesetzten und misshandelten Hunden ein Zuhause zu geben. Von Beginn an war klar: Hier wird kein Hund zurückgelassen – egal, wie schwer sein Schicksal ist. Die ersten Jahre waren geprägt von provisorischen Unterkünften …

14. September 2025Hoffnung für Vergessene – warum APAP Patenschaften braucht 🐾💕

Seit über 20 Jahren kümmert sich der kleine Tierschutzverein APAP in Spanien um Hunde und Katzen, die sonst niemand sieht. Angefangen hat alles mit einer Handvoll Freunden und einer Handvoll Hunde – heute versorgt das Tierheim rund 50 Hunde und 50 Katzen. Eine besondere Herausforderung ist, dass APAP lange keine Partner hatte, um Hunde zu vermitteln. Deshalb gibt es hier …

11. September 2025ESPERANZA is fighting for her life – please help us save her!💔🐾

“When we found Esperanza at the ResurJA pound, she was lying there almost motionless. Her body was emaciated, infested with parasites, covered with pellets. Flies swarmed around her – and yet her eyes were a silent plea: ‘Don’t give up on me.’ Three puppies were found with her. “We could not leave the little family behind in the pound. ESPERANZA …

8. September 2025Danke an Dehner in Pfullingen für die hochwertigen Futterspenden

Ein ganz herzliches Dankeschön geht an Dehner Pfullingen für die großzügigen Sachspenden – im Namen unserer Hunde in Rumänien. Über 300 Kilogramm mit hochwertigem Futter gehen jetzt nach Bukarest auf die Reise. Das ist eine wirklich beeindruckende Spende und die Hunde werden sich sehr über die Leckereine freuen. Ilinca vom Verein Dogs without Border Romania sorgt dafür, dass es den …

7. September 2025Ein Zuhause für Hoffnung: Das neue Tierheim von A.D.P.C.A in Zaragoza

Der Verein in Zaragoza besteht schon sehr lange und darf sich über eine lange gewachsene Mitgliederzahl freuen. Die heute über 80-jährie María del Carmen Ruiz hat A.D.P.C.A (Asociación para la Defensa y la Prevención de la Crueldad contra los Animales) 1981 gegründet. Eine Zeit, in der es kaum Verbündete gab und auch der Status der Gemeinnützigkeit erst mühsam erkämpft werden …

1. September 2025Welcome home!

In August, many dogs from Spain, Portugal, and Romania once again arrived in Germany, finding their way into loving families and foster homes. We are thrilled for each and every one of them and so happy they now have the chance to start a new life. We wish all adoptive families and foster homes a wonderful start with their new …

31. August 2025ADA Canals – Hilfe für die, die sonst niemand sieht

Der spanische Tierschutzverein ADA – Associació per a la Defensa dels Animals steht für eines: kein Tier wird zurückgelassen – egal in welchem Zustand, egal, wie lang der Weg ist. Ursprünglich entstand ADA 2013 auf einem privaten Grundstück, das ohne Baugenehmigung genutzt wurde. Der Wunsch nach einer sicheren, genehmigten Anlage blieb lange unerfüllt – bis ADA schließlich nach viel Überzeugungsarbeit …

24. August 2025Hope, dedication, heart: Protectora de Villena fights for every single animal life

In the small town of Villena, about 30 minutes from Alicante, there is an animal shelter that does extraordinary work every day – often behind the scenes. The Protectora de Villena is not just an animal shelter, but a refuge for all those animals that nobody wants anymore, that have been injured, forgotten, abandoned or abused. Since 1999, the association …