CatNation works tirelessly every day to secure the well being of thousands of felines across the island nation.
CatNation cares for thousands of cats on a daily basis. Some of the daily actions thay undertake include:
Feeding cats once a day in many parts of town.
Fostering abandoned kittens and injured/sick cats.
Medical care and rehabilitation of injured and sick animals.
Spaying and Neutering to exercise population control.
CATNATION PROJECT:
Catnation’s project is amazing: a multi-purpose space that will promote animal welfare and benefit the local community. It will be called Cat Park and includes: ✅ Recreational areas for children and adults ✅ A playground and a café ✅ Educational and awareness spaces
This is a holistic and sustainable solution that will not only drastically improve the lives of stray cats but also contribute to local economic and tourism growth.
Another big goal is 5,000 spay/neuter procedures per year. Catnation aims to perform 300,000 fewer stray cats in just five years!
CATNATION NEEDS:
Iphigenia and other association’s member found the perfect piece of farmland, measuring 51,381 m², which they have the opportunity to purchase. However, the cost is €350,000, and sadly, they have not the necessary funds. Their needs are:
Bats like these inhabit the cave where teenagers set off a firecracker. (Symbol photograph/Philipp Brandstädter/dpa)
Unknown individuals have broken into a cave – with far-reaching consequences. Two of the bats have already lost their lives – and the number could continue to rise.
A firecracker set off in the “Hohlen Fels” cave in Bitz apparently resulted in the death of at least two bats. This is according to a Facebook post by Dieter Hoffmann, chairman of the “Albstadt Cave and Karst Working Group.” The police are also aware of the incident.
A wildlife camera recorded five people, including presumably four teenagers, entering the cave in early February, Hoffmann writes—at a time when people have no business being there.
Cave closed in winter
From October 1 to March 31, there is a bat protection period, and visitors are prohibited from entering the cave. This apparently didn’t stop the unknown individuals from entering the cave and setting off a firecracker, as police confirmed in response to an inquiry from Schwäbische.de.
A bat died after unknown persons set off a firecracker in the “Hohlen Fels” (Hollow Rock). (Photo: Private)
For one of the bats, this meant immediate death, according to bat expert Hoffmann. It lay lifeless on the cave floor. “Something that doesn’t happen with bats that die a natural death, as they always seek a crevice somewhere, even with their last ounce of strength,” he explains on social media.
Another bat was found dead in a crack in the ceiling. It likely returned to the cave a few days after the incident and died there, Hoffmann speculates. It is currently unclear how the remaining bats that used the cave as a winter quarters will cope with the incident. However, their survival is not yet assured.
A bat was found dead in a ceiling crack. (Photo: Private)
If these sensitive animals are disturbed during hibernation, they lose energy that they urgently need until spring, the NABU writes on its website. This can be life-threatening for them. Whether the bats of the “Hohlen Fels” will survive depends on weather conditions and possible further disturbances, Hoffmann writes.
Not an isolated case
According to the bat expert, the fact that some bats returned to the cave despite the incident makes it clear how urgently the animals need the “Hollow Rock” as a winter quarters, “since the bats apparently do not know of any alternative quarters nearby.”
The Hechingen public prosecutor’s office is now investigating the case. The district office has filed a complaint against unknown persons. The perpetrators are accused of violating the Federal Nature Conservation Act.
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Despite government programs, in Kosovo, in cities like Prishtina, stray populations have remained unchanged. Our member league Stray Angels Kosova Foundation reported to us cases of disappearing sterilized dogs and suspected underground culling. They need sustainable and humane solutions to manage stray dogs. With our support they can provide for vaccinations, sterilizations and adoption initiatives.
WHAT ANIMAL RESCUERS DO IN KOSOVO
For years, independent rescuers and local groups have provided free services to their community, often lacking in funds themselves. Their initiatives include:
Providing temporary shelter and medical care to vulnerable or injured animals.
Facilitating adoptions and fostering: Coordinating with local fosters and adopters, completing vaccination and EU-required Titer tests, and organizing animal travel.
Sterilizing and vaccinating dogs to prevent overpopulation and disease.
Raising awareness: Educating communities about animal welfare, responsible pet ownership, and how to support stray dogs.
De-escalating neighborhood complaints: Handling conflicts like threats to poison, relocate, or kill dogs.
Supporting CNVR operations: Identifying pockets of unsterilized dogs and collaborating with veterinarians to address the issue.
Establishing feeding points for sterilized strays as well as monitoring the health and situation of stray dogs, as well as their movements.
STRAY ANGELS KOSOVA FOUNDATION activities
Stray Angels Kosova’s mission is to empower animal welfare organizations, rescuers, and volunteers to care for and protect stray animals across Kosovo. Especially, they provide:
Medical treatment and rehabilitation for injured or ill dogs;
Sterilization and vaccination programs;
Fostering and adoption initiatives;
Education and advocacy campaigns for communities.
STRAY ANGELS KOSOVA FOUNDATION DREAMS
To make a lasting impact, Stray Angels Kosova aims to:
Establish stable funding for rescuers and Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release (CNVR) programs;
Launch a nationwide education program to teach all age groups about responsible pet ownership and purchasing, sterilization, how to safely interact with stray animals, and ways to mitigate animal abandonment.
We have provided all of our garden badger photographs to the Trust to form part of the free reference data that can be used by anyone wishing to find out more about this beautiful wonder of the woodland,
Please enjoy your visit, and learn so much more on this iconic animal at:
World Animals Voice 