You may wonder how one comes to open an animal shelter in Sri Lanka of all places.
Find out more about our history here:
Our origin story
I have been spending the winter months in Asia for 3 years. The hot and humid climate is good for my health and I feel very comfortable with the culture, the people and their way of life. On my trip to India in 2018, I spent 3 months working at the Dog Temple in Goa,
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The local situation for stray animals
Sri Lanka, and especially the eastern and northern part of the Indian subcontinent, is still poorly developed. Since the beginning of the Covid 19, the country, which was already frequently shaken in the past, has experienced a further low point.
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Form of organization and recognized non-profit status
We are a non-profit company named “Connyś Mensch & Tierhilfe” and can issue donation receipts.
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Sponsorships for people with disabilities
We have set up a sponsorship project that supports families with disabled children and at the same time gives animals from our shelter a home. In Trincomalee, there are no support services, day care centers or financial support for children
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