About the Viva! Poland Sanctuary
Schronisko w Korabiewicach animal sanctuary is in the village of Korabiewice, east-central Poland. The sanctuary was previously owned by a lady who became very unwell and was no longer able or willing to care for the 400 dogs, 17 horses, cats, a wolf hybrid and 4 bears! In February 2012 Viva! Poland took ownership of the property after gathering enough evidence to take the previous owner to court for animal abuse. Viva! staff and volunteers could not believe their eyes, no one could have dreamed up the horrific cruelty which had been going on behind the locked gates. Dogs and cats were found frozen to death, puppies in holes in the ground starving, skeletons… the list goes on. Since that very grim day, there has been no other.
Every animal now receives the food, shelter, stimulation and veterinary treatment needed for them to have a safe and happy life. There are more than 500 animals at Schronisko w Korabiewicach, over 14 hectares of land. Food costs around £3,500 a week, and vet bills are also around £3,500 a week (due to many of the animals being in their old age). Please consider donating, or adopting one of the animals for just £35 a year. Your donation will help feed and care for your chosen adoptee and will help Viva! UK to continue to help save millions more lives through our campaigns against factory farming.