Our educational activities are directed towards public services, teachers, children and young people.
In partnership with the Association of Lawyers for Animals, our foundation contributes to the development of legal knowledge on animal welfare.
Training sessions are provided for officials, teachers and police officers, enabling them to enforce animal protection laws effectively and with empathy. This, in turn, enhances both preventive measures and interventions in cases concerning animals.
Through our educational publications, we aim to raise legal and ethical awareness of human–animal relations.
We are currently working on an educational platform that will offer schools free materials about animals. The idea is to bring into the classroom themes like our bond with nature and the responsibility we all share for the environment.
Rats have long inspired fear in people. Historically, they were blamed for spreading the plague, and today media outlets often speak about “rat infestations” and the diseases they supposedly transmit. The reality, however, is more complex. In cities with good…
Adopting a dog or a cat is a decision that changes the life of both the animal and the person. It’s a beautiful moment, but also a responsibility that lasts for many years. A well-managed adoption process increases the chances…
Just a few decades ago, the nutria was part of the fur industry. Today it has become an “environmental problem” that, under the law, should be eliminated. Nutria did not appear in Poland on their own – they were brought…
Intelligent, empathetic and… cleaner than we might think. That’s what free-living rats are really like. Yet for years they have existed in our culture mainly as a symbol of danger and filth. That is why we have launched the “Jestem…
29 January In winter, the number of reports concerning animals in need of help increases significantly. Low temperatures, moisture, and lack of shelter can quickly lead to hypothermia and, in extreme cases, death. That’s why every quick reaction matters during…
The nutria (Myocastor coypus), more precisely the American nutria, is a fairly large, semi‑aquatic rodent originating from South America. In its natural environment, it inhabits the banks of rivers, lakes, and marshes in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, and southern Brazil.…
Glue traps are widely available for sale. Often marketed as a “simple” and “effective” solution to rodent problems, in reality they are among the most cruel methods of animal control. In our publication Unknown Residents of the City: A Report…
In animal welfare work, one principle is key: help only makes sense when it genuinely improves the quality of animals’ lives. Both Fundacja Mam Pomysł, which runs the Shelter for Homeless Animals in Świdnica, and Fundacja Mushika follow an approach…
15 Jan The year 2025 was the first full year of activity for the Mushika Foundation, established in 2024 by Katarzyna Wypychewicz. It was a year of intensive operational, grant-making, advocacy, and expert work — from direct support for organizations…
There are collaborations that genuinely change everyday life—for animals, people, and entire communities. Such is the partnership between Fundacja Ktoś, nie coś and Fundacja Mushika. In 2025, Fundacja Mushika supported Fundacja Ktoś, nie coś with a total of PLN 160,000,…
An Uninvited Guest in Nature: How to Respond Wisely to Invasive Species Invasive alien species appear where humans have disrupted the natural order. When they start displacing native species, we face a difficult question: how can we repair the damage…
On December 13, the conference “Rat: Unwanted Guest or Survival Master” took place at the Białoprądnicki Manor in Kraków – the first event in Poland entirely dedicated to rats as sentient, social beings and real co-inhabitants of human cities. The…
Management of Invasive Alien Species Populations Managing populations of invasive alien species is one of the most serious and at the same time least intuitive challenges in modern nature conservation. Seemingly harmless—often attractive, exotic, or familiar from cultivation—these species can…
On December 13, 2025, in Kraków, the first conference in Poland fully dedicated to the lives of rats and their place in urban space will take place. The event “Rat: Unwanted Guest or Master of Survival” is organized on the…
Halloween is a time when the worlds of animals, ghosts, and human fears intertwine more than usual. Bats, black cats, and spiders have long held a place in this symbolism. But if there were a title for the most unfairly…
Together with the Association Lawyers for Animals (Stowarzyszenie Prawnicy na Rzecz Zwierząt), we are implementing a nationwide series of training sessions for the Police. The meetings are held at all provincial police headquarters so that every police officer can gain…
The plant‑based shift is already happening. And not only on individual plates, but also at wedding receptions, picnics and corporate events. Every year, more people choose a plant‑based diet or reduce their meat consumption. According to the Plant‑Based Food in…
A special Education Day took place at the Ktosiowo Sanctuary on 29 September 2025, bringing together theory, practice and collective action for animals. The event was initiated by the Mushika Foundation, which provided plant‑based catering and gifts for participants, and…
We are delighted and proud to announce our collaboration with the Association Lawyers for Animals, which has resulted in the distribution of a unique publication: “The Animal Protection Act – A Guide for Police Officers” to all police schools in…
For many of us, milk is an everyday staple – a splash in our coffee, part of breakfast, a symbol of health. Yet behind this seemingly ordinary glass of milk lies a story that has nothing to do with care…