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The Tierheim Koppelweide, operated by the Tierschutzverein Oberberg e.V. in Wiehl, is committed to the comprehensive protection and loving care of animal protégés. The focus is on the admission, care and placement of pets, especially dogs and cats, who have lost their homes or been given up for various reasons. The animal shelter not only offers the animals a safe and species-appropriate home on a temporary basis, but also actively works to find a permanent, loving home for each animal.
The main mission of the animal shelter is to make the welfare of the animals its top priority, to enable them to live a dignified life and to strengthen society's responsibility for animal welfare. The Tierheim Koppelweide is a contact point for animal lovers who want to find out information, get advice and adopt animals. Responsibility for the animals is guaranteed by a dedicated team of permanent employees and numerous volunteers who are committed to the needs of the animals with a great deal of passion and expertise.
A significant step in the further development of the animal shelter was the modernization of the facilities: a new dog house with additional kennels was built, which significantly increased the capacity for dogs. The cat floor was also improved by the installation of eleven skylights, and there are plans to build an outdoor enclosure that will offer the cats more freedom of movement and realistic living conditions. These structural measures demonstrate the holistic approach, which is not only aimed at the well-being of the animals, but also at sustainable and contemporary animal husbandry.
The Tierheim Koppelweide lives according to values such as responsibility, respect for life, empathy and community spirit. It pursues a clear philosophy of active animal welfare, which includes both preventive educational work among the population and the direct care of animals in need. The employees and volunteers are committed to ensuring that animals are kept in a species-appropriate manner and placed in good health and that awareness is raised for sustainable and responsible handling of pets.
Sustainability is demonstrated by the responsible use of resources in the modernization and maintenance of the facilities, but also in the promotion of long-term partnerships with sponsors and the local community. The animal shelter is financed thanks to generous support from the region and uses these resources specifically for the benefit of the animals. Despite financial challenges caused by any event cancellations, the Tierheim Koppelweide remains committed to expanding its services and continuously improving the quality of life of the animals.
Overall, the Tierheim Koppelweide presents itself as a modern, future-oriented facility that combines animal welfare with heart and mind, continuously invests in its infrastructure and animal welfare and always pursues the common goal: to rescue, care for and give a new perspective to animals in need.
This description is based on current information from the official website of the Tierheim Koppelweide as well as reputable regional media reports on the developments and operation of the animal shelter.[1][2][3][6]
