Mediation and Behavioral Assessment (Dogworld Foundation)

The Dogworld Foundation supports the nationwide creation of professional mediation and behavioral assessments for shelter dogs in Germany and Austria. Non-profit organizations in the animal welfare sector can apply for grants for comprehensive reports or concise short assessments. These assessments serve to transparently present unclear or questionable behaviors, scientifically capture stress patterns, and thus support decisions for sustainable placements. This measure not only optimizes placement opportunities but also significantly enhances the well-being of the dogs. The program is fully dedicated to objective behavioral diagnostics, which relieve shelter staff in individual care and open up greater prospects for dogs to find a loving home.

The continuously available funds are exclusively aimed at non-profit animal shelters and animal welfare organizations responsible for the care, supervision, and placement of dogs. Applications can be submitted at any time; no specific deadline is set. The goal is to create transparency about the emotional state and stress behavior of the dogs and thereby support the placement process with well-founded information. At the core is the commitment of the Dogworld Foundation – Life Assistance for Orphaned Dogs – which, with this funding offer, makes an important contribution to animal welfare as well as to promoting energy efficiency and climate protection in shelter environments. Interested shelter teams can view detailed application documents on the foundation’s website and thus commission a professional assessment of their wards.