New animal shelter in Leoben: Association Idefix takes shape!

New animal shelter in Leoben: Association Idefix takes shape!

Leoben, Österreich - What is happening in Leoben? Walter Eisner and his committed team are in preparation for the establishment of a new animal shelter in Leoben. This was shared meinzirk.at. The newly founded association with the memorable name "Idefix, Tierhilfe Leoben" is aimed at creating a central point of contact for animal lovers, organizations and authorities. The heart of the project is said to be an animal sanctuary, but the location of which has not yet been determined.

The Facebook page of the project was launched in February 2023, while the club itself was founded in March. At the head of the association is chairman Walter Eisner, supported by a competent team, to which Gudrun Binder includes as deputy, Michaela Oberrosler as secretary and Martina Haiden as treasurer. In addition, Tanja Groiss, as a training coordinator and Maximilian Gutschreiter, is among the key people of the project as a legal advisor.

Various offers for animal owners

The association does not see itself as a classic animal welfare organization. Rather, you see yourself as a coordination aid and interface to authorities. A comprehensive range of advice for animal owners is planned, which will offer answers to many questions about animal matters. The official opening of an animal welfare office is currently being worked on, which is to be set up on the premises of the parish Waasen - known as Haus Spectrum. However, the opening is delayed until after the start of school.

The office will be open every second Wednesday and can already be reached by phone. At this point, donations in kind are also accepted for animals and passed on to needs.

a project

The initiative of Walter Eisner not only receives positive feedback from the local population, but also support from the Leoben animal protection association. However, this remains an independent association, which indicates a harmonious but clear coexistence. However, one should not go unmentioned that there are some skepticism with regard to the feasibility of another animal shelter in the region, since two institutions already offer such services.

But Eisner is optimistic. The support he received on the Facebook page "Leoben" gives him the feeling that his project will take a dynamic course. It is planned that the association will go to the starting linters with around 20 members who have already brought experience in animal care.

For animal protection in Austria, the IDEFIX association has a certain model, such as Tierschutz Austria, which has been active since 1846. This many years of experience and the various approaches that are pursued in animal welfare work are certainly a valuable starting point for the new efforts in Leoben.

In summary, it can be said that the Idefix, animal aid Leoben association has great potential to contribute to improve animal welfare in the region. With a clear vision and a motivated team, the initiative will hopefully inspire and support many animal lovers - and the goal of establishing a new, modern animal aid in Leoben.