Updates
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.
«Dear ABRI team & 4-legged friends,
I am sending you a few sentences regarding the desired feedback:
- shiny eyes, smiling faces
- carefree moments for people who have to carry a heavy backpack
- open encounters between humans and animals
- a chance for introverted residents to open their hearts and allow encounters
- Acceptance & naturalness in encounters with residents who are different (a value-free environment)
- happy stories from residents about what these dogs can do & how well trained they are :-)
Your visit left us with all this and much more. All that remains for me to say is that your visit was an invaluable asset to our house. I hope you come and visit us again! The waiting list is growing :-)
Thank you very much
Maggie Graf, Deputy Head of Activation / Training Responsibility for HF Activation
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.
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.
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.
ABRI association on the road
This year on the road again with your four-legged friends... :-)
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.
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.
ABRI farm - A new place is being created
Encounters for animals and humans - everyone as they are.
Zürcher Lighthouse
The right words are hard to find. It is touching how the dogs are a small ray of hope in the moment.