The ABRI association gives rays of hope

Our therapy dogs, the horses, Fred the turtle and the rabbits and guinea pigs give children encounters where they can immerse themselves in different worlds with the animals and experience moments of silence, being and observation.

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Activities from the association

Christmas time in the fairy tale forest

Christmas time in the fairy tale forest

In the fairy tale forest, where the first snowflakes glitter like diamonds, the elves decorate the branches with silver fairy dust and their wings already sparkle like Christmas.

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Dog visit at the Sonnhalde nursing home

Dog visit at the Sonnhalde nursing home

We were recently able to give the residents of the Sonnhalde nursing home in Grüningen a special treat: the therapy dogs from the ABRI association came to visit and won their hearts.

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Visit of the ABRI wolves in the new children's hospital in Zurich

Visit of the ABRI wolves in the new children's hospital in Zurich

The first snowflakes have fallen...and so it was time again for the visit of the ABRI wolves to give strength to sick and injured children...

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Dog visit to the Kifa Foundation 2024

Dog visit to the Kifa Foundation 2024

Every time we are deeply touched when spending the afternoon with the children of the Kifa Foundation.

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Bad weather, colorful bargains and shining eyes

Bad weather, colorful bargains and shining eyes

Even the pouring rain didn't deter our numerous visitors. Long before the doors of this year's autumn fair opened, people, big and small, were lining up again and in the starting blocks for all ...

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A visit for the children and youngsters in the Lutisbach children’s home

A visit for the children and youngsters in the Lutisbach children’s home

Just being together and spending time with the therapy dogs.

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The therapy dogs visit the Grünau children's home in Wädenswil

The therapy dogs visit the Grünau children's home in Wädenswil

We say thank you for the warm welcome and the lovely afternoon with you.

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We are looking for a place for the "ABRI Halle"

We are looking for a place for the

A riding arena, factory or commercial building or a piece of land in the Zurich Oberland region. A riding, factory or commercial hall or a piece of land in the Zurich Oberland area. “ABRI Halle” - Everything under one roof and everyone is welcome. Therapy dog ​​visits, training for therapy, family and sports dog handlers, events for young and old and much more.

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Visiting Schloss Regensberg

Visiting Schloss Regensberg

In proper April weather, we spent another afternoon with our therapy dogs with the children and young people from Stiftung Schloss Regensberg.

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That's what we're committed to

Back to the simple – the ABRI association is there for children in homes, hospices, clinics and at home. Moments to immerse themselves, with or without a handicap.

With our four-legged companions, we also regularly visit people in the Zürcher Lighthouse as well as in retirement and nursing homes.



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