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…
For some, fireworks are a symbol of joy and shared celebration. For others, they are a source of fear, suffering, and real threats to life. Year after year, the true cost of loud pyrotechnic displays is discussed more openly—a cost…
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,…
On December 2, 2025, the President of Poland signed the Act of November 7, 2025, amending the Animal Protection Act, introducing a ban on the commercial farming of fur animals, with the exception of rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). This decision concludes…
Fur-Free Day Fur-Free Day, observed on November 25, is a yearly reminder that animal suffering in the name of fashion must come to an end, and this change is truly happening. Across Europe, more and more countries are phasing out…
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…
This really is the final step. One signature separates us from real change for animals in Poland. The Mushika Foundation has submitted its official position to the President of the Republic of Poland, expressing support for the Act of 7…
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…
The amendment to the Animal Protection Act of 17 October 2025 is one of the most significant steps in the history of animal protection in Poland. It introduces a ban on the commercial keeping and breeding of fur animals. Importantly,…
Nutriowisko – ośrodek, w którym znajdują schronienie nutrie odławiane z miejskich terenów, powstało i rozwijało się dzięki ogromnemu zaangażowaniu niewielkiego zespołu Fundacji Łapa i Las, który mimo ograniczonych zasobów, dbał o jego codzienne funkcjonowanie. Dzięki grantowi Fundacji Mushika, realizowanemu w…
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.…
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…
On 17 October 2025, the Sejm of the Republic of Poland passed a law introducing a nationwide ban on the commercial keeping and breeding of fur animals, with the exception of rabbits. This historic decision has the potential to finally…
Is the rat in a laboratory, the one kept at home as a pet, and the one darting along city walls a different species? Not necessarily. Most often, they are… the same species: the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus). What sets…
Why intuitive help can be harmful This means one thing: winter alone is not a sufficient reason to feed most wild animals. The most damage is caused by feeding large mammals – roe deer, red deer and wild boar –…