Animals in framing 29 Sep 2020 Ethics Commission of the veterinary profession is not doing its job On June 26, 2020, the Kosovo Veterinary Chamber established the Ethics Commission of the veterinary profession, consisting of 5 members:… admin
Companion/stray animals 06 Aug 2020 Dog killing in Prishtina city park Some of the citizens are deliberately poisoning the dogs in the city park in Prishtina. For days now, animal welfare… admin
Animals in Wild 05 Aug 2020 Update regarding the lion held in captivity in Gjilan Ever since the first reports on this case, our organization has taken legal action to address the illegally smuggled lion… admin
Companion/stray animals 31 Jul 2020 The truth about the incident of the attack on the 9-year old girl Our organization has received the correct news from KVFA (Kosovo Veterinary and Food Agency), of the incident that happened to… admin
Companion/stray animals 29 Jul 2020 Institutional meeting about the topic of stray dogs Since the news of the 9-year-old girl who was bitten days ago by a dog on the street, we have… admin
Companion/stray animals 17 Jul 2020 KFVA’s favourite vet doesn’t need accountability DVM Avni Kadriu, is one of the veterinarians who is suspected of bad work by us. We have proof of… admin
Companion/stray animals 10 Jul 2020 Lack of cooperation from the veterinary entity “Goni” in Ferizaj Veterinary subject A.V. “Goni”, with the project leader, veterinarian Agron Pajaziti, contracted in the state project of managing the population… admin
Companion/stray animals 30 Jun 2020 Good work of veterinarians As you know, in April of this year, the state project for the management of stray dogs through the CNVR… admin
Companion/stray animals 15 Jun 2020 Threat towards vets and our team Yesterday, the husband of the veterinarian: Adelina Rexhepi, threatened a veterinarian who saved the bitch in the photo below. Adelina… admin
Companion/stray animals 12 Jun 2020 Ombudsperson finds that the Municipality of Gjilan has committed legal violations admin
Companion/stray animals 06 Jun 2020 Statement on the decision of the KFVA to stop the activity of the shelter for stray animals ‘Katër Putrat’ in Lipjan Our organization was informed yesterday about the decision of the KFVA for the termination of the activity of the shelter… admin
Companion/stray animals 23 May 2020 Professional work of some veterinarians throughout the state project for castration and sterilization admin
Companion/stray animals 17 May 2020 “Teo, the street dog”, now also as a theatrical performance at the City Theater of Prishtina “Dodona” Our organization, in cooperation with the “Dodona” Theater, after a few months, will realize the theatrical performance tackling the… admin
Companion/stray animals 08 May 2020 KFVA launches the project for the treatment of stray dogs through the CNVR method The project for the treatment of stray dogs has started through the CNVR method (capture, neuter, vaccinate, release). After great… admin
Companion/stray animals 01 May 2020 Criminal Code of the Republic of Kosovo foresees penalties for animal abusers Actions such as in the video below, should be punished immediately in accordance with the law. Our team is looking… admin
Companion/stray animals 16 Apr 2020 Help community animals overcome the crisis of COVID-19 pandemic While the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing millions of people to isolate at home, another category of the community has… admin
Companion/stray animals 14 Apr 2020 New measures for the restriction of movement ignore the needs of companion animals New restrictions on movement (https://msh.rks-gov.net/adresimi-i-ministrit-te-shendetesise-arben-vitia-ne-konferencrenen-e-sontme-per-media/), in order to prevent the increase of the number of infected people with COVID-19, are… admin
Companion/stray animals 04 Apr 2020 Emergency 3-month CNVR project in Prishtina We are pleased that the Municipality of Prishtina has assessed the situation and initiated a project of CNVR (capture, neuter,… admin
Companion/stray animals 23 Mar 2020 How to take care of your companion animal if you get COVID-19 According to the information from the World Organization for Animal Health, there is currently no data indicating that animals such as… admin
Companion/stray animals 21 Mar 2020 COVID-19 and care for companion animals How to care for animals during the COVID-19 pandemic? On March 11, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a… admin
Companion/stray animals 16 Mar 2020 Shocking footage of animal abuse Apparently, the biggest risk in Kosovo is not coronavirus (COVID-19). The biggest danger in Kosovo are the kind of people as seen… admin
Companion/stray animals 13 Mar 2020 Reaction about statements of Minister of Health, Mr. Arben Vitia Through this reaction we express our deep concern over the statement of the Minister of Health, Mr. Arben Vitia, through… admin
Companion/stray animals 12 Mar 2020 COVID-19 is not transmitted by companion animals In January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) temporarily named the new virus as 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). However, on… admin
Companion/stray animals 11 Mar 2020 Rules for the legal transport of companion animals We have received direct information from individuals who have attempted to adopt animals and take them to the EU, that… admin
Animals in framing 04 Mar 2020 ‘DOMINION’ ‘Dominion’ is a documentary that exposes the dark underbelly of modern animal agriculture, questioning the morality and validity of humankind’s… admin
Companion/stray animals 02 Mar 2020 KFVA must manage the situation with stray dogs! While KFVA officials remain comfortable in their offices, our organization and many other activists are running left and right to… admin
Companion/stray animals 22 Feb 2020 Unresolved stray dog situation While the institutions blame each-other, the problem of stray dogs still remains unsolved. Many CNVR projects (collect, neuter, vaccinate, release)… admin
Animals in Wild 17 Feb 2020 Wild animals in the region of Prizren It is often the case that villagers in the vicinity of the Prizren region complain about the presence of wildlife… admin
Companion/stray animals 06 Feb 2020 How to take care of stray animals during the cold winter days As temperatures drop, for our four-legged friends who live on the streets, survival becomes much more difficult. Therefore, it is… admin
Companion/stray animals 21 Jan 2020 Donation from the staff of EU office We are grateful to the staff of EU Office in Kosovo and the Ambassador Mrs. Nataliya Apostolova for having had… admin
Companion/stray animals 13 Jan 2020 Lion in the village of Stançiç in Gjilan – smuggled in Kosovo and still used for commercial purposes On 13.01.2020 a team of our organization met with officials of the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning (MESP) to… admin
Companion/stray animals 13 Jan 2020 Building of Temporary Care Clinic in Prishtina A contract was signed between the Municipality of Prishtina and the economic operator “ALFA-ING” (Ridvan Elezi) to begin construction of… admin
Companion/stray animals 10 Jan 2020 Stumme Brüder Foundation supports Kosovo Animal Rights Foundation! We are extremely honored to inform you that the Stumme Brüder Foundation from Liechtenstein has decided to financially support our… admin
Companion/stray animals 10 Jan 2020 Response to the statements of the veterinarian involved in the case of abuse of public funds Statements of the responsible vet in the scandalous case confirm abuse of public funds and unprofessionalism of contracted parties in… admin
Companion/stray animals 03 Jan 2020 Veterinary clinic “Pharmacon Vet” in Vushtrri has abused with public funds admin
Animals in Wild 29 Dec 2019 Criminal complaint against the owner of the restaurant “Maja e Zezë” Regarding the case of the smuggled lion in village of Stançiç in Gjilan, seeing that even after a huge backlash… admin
Companion/stray animals 18 Dec 2019 Illustrated book “Teo, the street dog” now on sale in Dukagjini Bookstore You can find the illustrated book “Teo, the street dog” in Dukagjini Bookstore! https://www.facebook.com/dukagjinibookstore/posts/10156714891016905 admin
Companion/stray animals 02 Dec 2019 Gjilan Municipality and Agro Group Fauna are not being transparent for € 10,000 spent on treating stray dogs Here you can read the full request directed to the Municipality of Gjilan: From: Animal Rights Foundation Kosovo DATE: 22 November 2019… admin
Animals in Wild 02 Dec 2019 Lion locked in a cage in Gjilan The Animal Rights Foundation has made a formal request to the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning to find out… admin
Animals in Wild 29 Nov 2019 Our bitter reality There it is, our bitter reality. A TV show (neither professional nor substantial) aired in Kosovo, that gives very negative… admin
Companion/stray animals 27 Nov 2019 Kosovo Army dog – a hero in Albania The very creature that suffers the most from us humans has helped save earthquake victims in Albania these days. Together… admin
Companion/stray animals 27 Nov 2019 Promotion of stray dog adoption Two wonderful people promoting the adoption of street dogs. Such good people give us hope. “Love cannot be bought with… admin
Animals in Wild 20 Nov 2019 Lion kept in a cage This is unacceptable! The lawyers of the Animal Rights Foundation will review the laws in force and we will act… admin
Animals in framing 18 Nov 2019 ‘Planet Vegan’ documentary ‘Planet Vegan’ is a documentary produced in March this year. It is one of the best and clearest creations on… admin
Companion/stray animals 15 Nov 2019 The illustrated book “Teo, the street dog” The book “Teo” will serve as part of the educational program that our organization is still working on for educational… admin
Companion/stray animals 13 Nov 2019 Municipality of Pristina officially published the public tendering of the Temporary Care Center (TCC) in Pristina. The Municipality of Pristina officially published the public tendering of the Temporary Care Center – TCC, in Pristina. Thank you Komuna… admin
Companion/stray animals 07 Oct 2019 CNVR project is starting again! The project of castration, sterilisation and vaccination of stray dogs in Kosovo is starting again this year. The Food and… admin
Companion/stray animals 05 Sep 2019 Identification and registration of companion animals is not starting! The fact that dogs and cats (or other companion animals) do not appear on any state database clearly indicates that… admin
Companion/stray animals 14 Aug 2019 Stray dog abuse in Prizren The Prosecution office in Prizren started the investigation on the case reported by Insajderi (stray dog abuse). With our new criminal code,… admin
Companion/stray animals 01 Aug 2019 Collaboration with LAV Thanks to the association Trentino with the Balkans (Trentino con i Balcani Onlus), which in Kosovo has been working for… admin
Animals in Wild 31 Jul 2019 A destructive festival – Animals and birds of Germia in danger! Request letter addressed the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning and the Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency: Dear officials of MESP… admin
Animals in Wild 29 Jul 2019 A destructive festival – Animals and birds of Germia in danger! Request letter addressed the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning and the Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency: Dear officials of MESP… admin
Animals in framing 16 Jul 2019 Policeman shoots a cow Here it is clearly shown that a sergeant (police force) with his firearm tried to target stray dogs (that without… admin
Companion/stray animals 16 Jul 2019 Good news for stray dogs in Prishtina Today we held a meeting with a team of the Municipality of Pristina, where they presented the architectural design plan… admin
Animals in framing 14 Jul 2019 Irresponsibility towards animals Irresponsible animal keepers leaving their cows roam alone in the city of Pristina Cows shouldn’t be left alone like this… admin
Companion/stray animals 22 May 2019 Dog abandonment in Lipjan Flora Bujupi deals every day with these cruel and inhumane actions in the Lipjan region in Kosovo. Almost every morning she… admin
Companion/stray animals 19 Mar 2019 Dogs and cats of our social communities! Dogs & cats should be called as: COMMUNITY DOGS/CATS (not as stray or street animals). They also are citizens of… admin
Companion/stray animals 17 Mar 2019 Monitoring visit to the Centre for animal treatment in Harilaq admin
Companion/stray animals 11 Mar 2019 Information letter for citizens with companion animals The article will be translated soon into Serbian and English as well! In addition, we will print out information sheets… admin
Companion/stray animals 11 Mar 2019 Our new mission for animals in Kosovo OUR NEW MISSION IN KOSOVO FOR ANIMALS: WE WON’T LEAVE ANYONE ALONE An additional concrete hope for the animals of… admin
Companion/stray animals 06 Mar 2019 The new criminal code with some articles in favor for animals In the link below, the newly revised Criminal Code of Kosovo is finally published and which is also approved by… admin
Companion/stray animals 25 Feb 2019 World Spay Day Internationally there is a day of action in promoting the sterilization of companion animals, community cats and homeless dogs, as… admin
Companion/stray animals 20 Feb 2019 An order to ban the murder, mistreatment and organisation of illegal animal-dog fights in Ferizaj Municipality of Ferizaj also took a step forward, against dog abuse! It also provides guidance to citizens, saying: “The Municipality… admin
Companion/stray animals 16 Feb 2019 Open letter to the Municipality of Mitrovica Dear Mayor Mr. Agim Bahtiri and Director Nehat Bahtiri, We firstly hope that this email finds you well. We are… admin
Companion/stray animals 11 Feb 2019 Why should dog population management programs be taken seriously The news of 8-year-old boy being attacked by stray dogs is really worrying and quite tragic for the child who… admin
Companion/stray animals 05 Feb 2019 Why should markets where animals are being traded be monitored by the state for uncontrolled and outlawed breeders and dog traders The eventual dog attacks will be reduced if (also) the markets where animals are being traded will be monitored by… admin
Companion/stray animals 04 Feb 2019 How to prevent dog attacks We are quite disappointed and very concerned that somehow even dogs (other than humans) are becoming victims of nasty political… admin
Companion/stray animals 02 Feb 2019 Statement on generalization of dog agression Activists throughout Pristina and other cities in Kosovo face many dogs a year, not 5 times, but 5,000 times, in… admin
Animals in framing 01 Feb 2019 Crime market for farm animals 1. Animals should stay in clean places, where their welfare is guaranteed. 2. All livestock animals, for human consumption, should… admin
Animals in framing 30 Jan 2019 LATEST SCANDAL – 9 horses dead from improper nutrition! KVFA negligence in ensuring the welfare of animals and people: Lack of information of farmers on the possibilities of medical… admin
Companion/stray animals 29 Jan 2019 Promotion of animal abuse This is just unbelievable, how a tourist agency with more than 15.000 followers, posts a picture like this. A dog,… admin
Companion/stray animals 29 Jan 2019 Abuse in animal markets 1. Animals should stay in clean places, where their welfare is guaranteed. 2. All livestock animals, for human consumption, should… admin
Companion/stray animals 29 Jan 2019 We must protect all animals! Because, the animals to us, are not just ‘something’ but someone; – they are also residents of Kosovo and deserve… admin
Companion/stray animals 28 Jan 2019 The vision that Kosovo should have The vision that Kosovo should have! A video that tells us best how a state should work, in order to… admin
Companion/stray animals 26 Jan 2019 How to prevent growing dog population It is very simple, only serious and professional will by the Food and Veterinary Agency needed. It does not make… admin
Companion/stray animals 26 Jan 2019 We must all stand against dog fights Dog fights/matches are very common in Kosovo, even though prohibited by law! People, NGOs, animal lovers and the media, are… admin
Companion/stray animals 24 Jan 2019 Irregularities in the CNVR project We as a NGO aiming to protect animal rights per se – legally (which for Kosovo, this category, of protecting… admin
Companion/stray animals 22 Jan 2019 Dog treatment in Plemetine A few days ago, our group has visited the same place because some people reported that Plementine was holding dogs… admin
Companion/stray animals 22 Jan 2019 An order to ban the murder, mistreatment and organisation of illegal animal-dog fights in Gjakova The Municipality of Gjakova, also, with such a decision! We hope very much for a genuine and efficient implementation! admin
Companion/stray animals 21 Jan 2019 An order to ban the murder, mistreatment and organisation of illegal animal-dog fights in Peja Bravo for the official decision of the Municipal Assembly of Peja and the mayor of Peja, Mr.Gazmend Muhaxheri. Through this… admin
Companion/stray animals 21 Jan 2019 Understanding dog behavior The super nice video realized by ‘Qeni i lumtur’ (the Happy Dog), which talks about the proper treatment that we… admin
Companion/stray animals 16 Jan 2019 Termokiss fostering some stray dogs during these cold winter days Thanks to Termokiss, for setting such a humane example! A huge thank you to PetShow – KlanKosova that is covering and promoting… admin
Companion/stray animals 15 Jan 2019 Urgent request for preventive and punitive measures against organizers of dog fights matches By: Animal Rights Foundation, United for Animals and Kosovo Pet Rescue Subject: Urgent request for preventive and punitive measures against… admin
Animals in Wild 15 Jan 2019 Remarks and proper monitoring requirements of Kosovo hunters English version pending.. admin
Companion/stray animals 14 Jan 2019 Untreated dogs roaming the streets of Kosovo The “Stray Dog Management and Control” program(CNVR – based on the Administrative Instruction 05/2017) in Kosovo, which was implemented by… admin
Companion/stray animals 14 Jan 2019 An order to ban the murder, mistreatment and organisation of illegal animal-dog fights in Vushtrri This is good news and a small step forward in giving to negative phenomenon for animal abuse, the right attention… admin
Animals in Wild 11 Jan 2019 Lynx killing Good news that the person who killed the Lynx is being subjected to legal consequences and will take responsibility for… admin
Companion/stray animals 10 Jan 2019 Biased news with the aim of promoting panic To: The Press Council From: United from Animals and Animal Rights Foundation (NGOs) Concern: Biased news, unprofessional and with the… admin
Companion/stray animals 09 Jan 2019 Dog fights in Rahovec We are grateful to the media Insajderi and Koha.net, who have published the killings and dog fights last week, that happened… admin
Companion/stray animals 09 Jan 2019 Stray dogs in Peja This Facebook page, created from Peja’s activists for stray dog rights, is just a great idea! For some it seems… admin
Companion/stray animals 07 Jan 2019 Memorandum of Understanding with municipality of Prizren The Animal Rights Foundation, in cooperation with Kosovo Small Animal Welfare, Straycoco – Einsatz für Strassenhunde, and the Municipality of… admin
Animals in framing 07 Jan 2019 Livestock and poultry markets in Kosovo The food that mainly remains uncontrolled by our relevant institutions, is the food (or products) that derives from animals (meat,… admin
Companion/stray animals 06 Jan 2019 Prison sentence for animal abuse Since January 2019, anyone who abuses animals will have the possibility of prison, too! We are very happy about this… admin
Companion/stray animals 05 Jan 2019 Poisoning and killing of stray animals in the northern part of Mitrovica Poisoning and killing of stray animals in the northern part of Mitrovica, are still ongoing! Even a few months ago,… admin
Companion/stray animals 04 Jan 2019 Dog park in Prishtina The meeting organized yesterday, on 05.01.2019, at the offices of Innarch, where together with Adrian Berisha, as representatives from the… admin
Companion/stray animals 04 Jan 2019 Support that counts – Digital School of Pristina The Digital School has opened its heart to animals as well! The digital school is an accredited institution and is… admin
Companion/stray animals 02 Jan 2019 Learn how to medically treat dogs! In Kosovo we have a perfect project running for a proper control of the stray dog population, applying the CNVR… admin
Animals in Wild 31 Dec 2018 The poaching in Kosovo is endangering the wildlife We thank ‘Kallxo’ for this article and for raising this very important topic! It’s disapointing to analyze the reactions of:… admin
Companion/stray animals 28 Dec 2018 The distress we cause to animals Pyrotechnic tools / products cause great fear and stress on all animals! Even in some people, they give stress and… admin
Animals in framing 27 Dec 2018 The official letter from FVAK for the livestock market On December 24th, 2018, the Food and Veterinary Agency of the Republic of Kosovo (FVAK) addressed the letter attached to… admin
Companion/stray animals 26 Dec 2018 The unprofessional veterinary work, needs to be sanctioned Most of the veterinarians in Kosovo still need to learn about hygiene and how to work in sterile working conditions.… admin
Animals in framing 25 Dec 2018 The horrible crime against animals in Kosovo Even if the municipalities themselves are responsible for their markets, the Kosovo Food and Veterinary Agency , is responsible, at… admin
Companion/stray animals 25 Dec 2018 Good news for stray dogs in Pristina! Pristina decided to build a ‘Temporary Care Center’ for stray dogs! On December 24th, we have had a very productive… admin
Animals in framing 20 Dec 2018 Animal abuse for commercial purpose The anthropocentric approach of animal treatment brings it to this level as shown in the video. The horse barely managed… admin
Animals in Wild 08 Dec 2018 Wild fauna of Kosovo Species at risk of extinction must be protected by all of us! Also foreseen by our Constitution of the Republic… admin
Animals in framing 15 Nov 2018 Uncontrolled food in animal markets The food that mainly remains uncontrolled by our relevant institutions, is the food (or products) that derives from animals (meat,… admin
Companion/stray animals 09 Nov 2018 TCC in Gjakova for stray dog treatment The Municipality of Gjakova is also, as always, in progress and with good steps regarding the care and treatment of… admin
Companion/stray animals 05 Oct 2018 KFVA’s mysterious project “But since 10 months from January, there is no trace of the activities of Mala Farm in this project. Usually,… admin
Animals in framing, Animals in Wild, Companion/stray animals 04 Oct 2018 World Animal Day The International Animal Day to us means to put more emphasize on the equal consideration that animals deserve and the… admin
Companion/stray animals 22 Sep 2018 The municipality of Prizren is continuing to treat stray dogs These days the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has contracted a company to continue treating another 800 dogs, including… admin
Companion/stray animals 20 Sep 2018 KFVA and MALAFARM company are the main cause of possible bites and & ‘aggressiveness’ from stray dogs in Kosovo! Eventual bites/attacks from stray dogs – are caused by the lack of a “normal” relationship without abuse between humans and… admin
Animals in framing, Animals in Wild, Companion/stray animals 15 Sep 2018 Terrible zoo in Prizren! admin
Companion/stray animals 23 Aug 2018 Exchanging experiences and building cooperative relationships Exchanging experiences and building cooperative relationships between the Animal Rights Foundation in Kosovo (briefly ARF) and the Foundation for Animal… admin
Companion/stray animals 17 Aug 2018 Interventions in life of animals Law No. 02/L-10 – for the Animal Welfare Chapter III INTERVENTIONS IN LIFE OF ANIMALS Article 7 Animal surgical operations… admin
Companion/stray animals 01 Jun 2018 The source of stray dogs Below you will find the presentation on “the origin of stray dogs and how to improve their life on the… admin
Companion/stray animals 28 May 2018 Reaction against the construction of a shelter in Prizren The foreseeable and worst initiative, which is proudly being published by the Municipality of Prizren – for the construction of… admin
Companion/stray animals 25 May 2018 Start of the stray dog treatment project throughout the Republic of Kosovo The Animal Rights Foundation is communicating an appeal to all animal lovers and professionals who deal with the field of… admin
