For World Animal Day
From the point of view of an Aiderbichler
(written by Gisela Pschenitschnig)
What is a living being?
Living beings are organized units that are capable of Metabolism, Reproduction, growth and evolution are capable. They shape the image of the Earth: plants, water, humans and animals. We can say that all living beings have the same right to live a good life on this planet. Sometimes it seems that man thinks that the plants, the water and the animals are subject to him. Everything and everyone must act the way man dictates?
That things run differently, and the forces of nature are stronger are, than the human being in itself, we experience with flood disasters, drought periods etc.. We think that we are the crowning glory of creation., and overlook the fact that the interconnectedness of plants, water, animals and humans form a single unit, and no element can survive without another element.
St. Francis of Assisi preached tirelessly that in the sense of creation, all are equal. Assisi considered even a small earthworm to be God's own., and therefore worthy of protection.
Every living being in distress has an equal right to protection.
~ Francis of Assisi
What is animal welfare?
Animal welfare refers to all human activities that aim to provide animals with a life appropriate to their species without the infliction of suffering, pain, harm and unnecessary impairment.
Michael Aufhauser realized his vision more than 20 years ago: to give animals a voice, and to enable those who no longer find a place in the system to live on. to continue to live. Man can expect better conditions from the governments of this world.better husbandry conditions. This also includes the demand for animal-free research methods., as well as the promotion of better pet and wild animal protection measures. Animals cannot speak for themselves, so it is important that there are people who speak out for the animals.
We humans are not the only ones with personality.
Jane Goodall
I think here of Stellaour fox, who is now four years old. As a baby fox, the employees of Gut Aiderbichl fetched her from a farm garden. Every hour Stelle was fed, warmed and provided with everything to guarantee her survival. Her front legs were not healthy - today she lives protected and happy in the fox enclosure of Gut Aiderbichl in Henndorf. Her sick front legs probably brought Fäh to the point of leaving Stella to nature. It is wonderful that she could survive and that we can tell people about the fox. A release into the wild is not possible because of the handicap.
Why is the fox coming closer and closer to the cities? As far as the foxes and all the other wild animals in our native forests are concerned, it is probably because we are visibly reducing the natural "living room" of wild animals in order to build houses or create ski slopes. The animals no longer find enough food and "flee" to the cities.
Even in agriculture there are exceptions and think farmers for the benefit of the animal. Darla, a young cow calf, lives at Gut Aiderbichl in Henndorf because she was born blind. The farmer did not think of ending Darla's life. She lives in her dark world, but full of the joy of life. She knows the voices of people calling her name, petting her, grooming her fur, bringing her milk, mucking out the barn. She is grateful to be alive and shows us employees that even a small cow feels something like love and affection. Blind animals are absolutely worth protecting. They learn to live with their disability.
The heart of the Aiderbichler beats for the animals. We try to give life a chance, to protect and save life. Animal welfare means looking, listening, rethinking and acting, and offering a solution to some muddled life situations.
We will always be known for the footprints we leave behind.
~ Dakota
Rethinking is easier than you think.
Yours sincerely, Gisela
