Updates
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...
«I would like to thank you on behalf of all sick and injured children and young people for your great support. This year we were again able to receive plush toys from the ABRI association. And this year even wolves." Peter Schläfli, Eleonorenstiftung
Springtime in the fairy tale forest
The rabbits, forest dwellers, gnomes, and elves wish everyone a joyful spring and are looking forward to your visit.
Children and Teenagers from Schloss Regensberg Visit the Dog Training Area
In the most beautiful spring weather, the children and teenagers from Schloss Regensberg visited us at the dog training area and spent a joyful afternoon full of games, training, and cuddles with our dogs.
New dwarf houses in the fairytale forest
The fairytale forest is waking up, the winter months are over...
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.
Autumn in the fairytale forest
In the fairytale forest, where the colorful autumn leaves shine, the fairies dance happily through the air and the elves sing quiet songs.
Dog visit to the Kifa Foundation 2024
Every time we are deeply touched when spending the afternoon with the children of the Kifa Foundation.
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 ...
A visit for the children and youngsters in the Lutisbach children’s home
Just being together and spending time with the therapy dogs.
Autumn fair September 28th 2024
Our traditional autumn fair will soon take place again with lots of things for young and old: children's clothes, toys, bicycles, strollers, clothing for women and men and much more. Come visit us!
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.
We are looking for a place for the "ABRI Halle"
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.
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.
Wishing tree and much more in the fairy tale forest
Do you already know the wishing tree in the fairy tale forest? There are already many wishes in the wish bag and hanging on the tree.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ABRI association on the road
This year on the road again with your four-legged friends... :-)
Winter mood in the fairytale forest
Funny winter gnomes and their animals are hiding in the fairytale forest and woken the forest from its winter sleep
Christmas presents for the care teams
The care teams of Lighthouse, Kifa, Sonnweid, Regensdorf and Spitex Bäretswil were delighted to receive the Christmas present from the ABRI association.
We were at the Christmas market in Gossau
This year we were once again at the Christmas market in Gossau on December 2nd. There were delicious waffles, hot dogs and mulled punch and lots of great gift ideas for a good cause.
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.
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.
Thank you all for the autunm fair 2023
The traditional autumn fair organized by the ABRI association took place for the 14th time and attracted many visitors, young and old, from everywhere. Thanks to all helpers and visitors for coming.
ABRI association at the career fair in Glarnerland
In September we attended the “Leben” career fair in Niederurnen with the therapy dogs. The dogs greeted the children and young people at our colorful stand and were petted by many. Thank you to our four-legged friends, you did such a great job.
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.
A visit to Harry’s and his friends
Being in the middle of the herd of horses, watching the different horses and just being for a moment. The sponsorship for Harry of CHF 100.- includes a visit to Harry.
Dog visit at the care home Sonnweid
In wonderful summer weather and with the musical accompaniment of four hand organists, we visited the care home Sonnweid with our therapy dogs. 116 people came and were happy about the animal visit. We say THANK YOU for the touching afternoon and look forward to visiting you again soon.
Visit to Child Psychiatry Männedorf
A big THANK YOU to our four-legged friends. It cannot be described in words. We are grateful that you are with us.
Forest nature and fairy tale trail
Autumn is here. With the gnomes, elves, fairies, dwarves and Indians you will find a cozy place, a fireplace for roasting and much more - they look forward to your visit. All are welcome.
Zürcher Lighthouse
The right words are hard to find. It is touching how the dogs are a small ray of hope in the moment.