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

ABRI association at the Uznach trade fair

ABRI association at the Uznach trade fair

From 12th to 14th April 2024, the ABRI team was at the trade fair in Uznach with a colorful and “four-legged” stand.

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ABRI Association @ Zermatt Unplugged

ABRI Association @ Zermatt Unplugged

It «rocked» in Zermatt and we say thank you for giving us the opportunity to participate with our brochures, flyers and the wolves.

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The rabbits are loose in the fairy tale forest

The rabbits are loose in the fairy tale forest

Spring has arrived in the fairy tale forest and the rabbits are racing with the dwarves, fairies and gnomes. And every now and then the butterflies flutter.

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In the interview and report about the ABRI association, Monika tells us what she experienced in her childhood and how she survived it all and why the work of the ABRI association is important and how the therapy dogs create a bridge to people.

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A visit in Grünigen

A visit in Grünigen

We visited the SONNHALDE nursing home with 14 dogs and 12 dog handlers. It was magical. Thank you for allowing us to visit you.

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ABRI association on the road

ABRI association on the road

This year on the road again with your four-legged friends... :-)

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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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Visit to the Kifa Foundation holiday camp

Visit to the Kifa Foundation holiday camp

This is the third year that we have visited the Kifa Foundation holiday camp in Walchwil with our dogs.

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ABRI bears for the children in the children’s hospital Zurich

ABRI bears for the children in the children’s hospital Zurich

After our autumn fair, the fall traditions continued. As every year, on behalf of numerous donours, we were able to present a large basket full of ABRI bears to the Eleonoren foundation of the children’s hospital Zurich.

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Visit of the children and young people from Schloss Regensberg at our dog training ground

Visit of the children and young people from Schloss Regensberg at our dog training ground

15 children and young people from “Schloss Regensberg” Foundation visited the therapy dogs at the dog training ground of the Hundetherapie und -schule Bodmer in Aathal.

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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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