The sensory garden at the animal shelter in Świdnica is now complete. This is the space we wrote about earlier, explaining why it is so important for dogs living in shelter conditions. Today we are no longer talking about plans.…
Free-living cats are part of our cities and villages. They are not homeless in the literal sense – their home is the space where they live. But that does not mean they can manage entirely on their own. They need…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Nutriowisko — a centre providing shelter for nutria captured in urban areas — was created and developed thanks to the enormous dedication of the small team at the Łapa i Las Foundation, which, despite limited resources, ensured its daily functioning.…
Rybnik is choosing responsible and thoughtful action. The City Hall and the Mushika Foundation have signed a three‑year agreement with the Łapa i Las Foundation, which runs the Nutriowisko centre. Joint efforts to support nutria captured in urban areas fill…
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…