Where people and animals become best friends
A project by the TAO Foundation in collaboration with Notpfote Animal Rescue e.V. and Sozialfelle e.V.
BESTBUDDIES brings together vulnerable older people and animals from animal welfare organisations. Our aim is to provide older people with companionship and a new lease of life, whilst at the same time giving animals a loving home.
Two lives transformed
Many older people suffer from loneliness and social isolation. At the same time, numerous animals from animal welfare organisations are waiting for a safe and loving home.
BESTBUDDIES brings these two needs together. In a carefully supervised matching process, animals are selected that suit the living situation and needs of the respective older people.
How BESTBUDDIES works
1. Selection of suitable animals
Notpfote Animal Rescue e.V. selects animals from animal welfare organisations that are suited to the needs and living circumstances of older people.
2. Careful mediation
People and animals are brought together on the basis of their individual needs.
3. Financial support
The TAO Foundation covers the ongoing costs of keeping pets, so that older people can take in a pet without this financial burden.
4. Medical care
Sozialfelle e.V. provides support with the settlement of medical costs through its network of vets.
Our partners
Notpfote Animal Rescue e.V.
Selection of suitable animals from animal welfare organisations and support with rehoming.
Visit the website: notpfote.de
Sozialfelle e.V.
Support with the medical care of rehomed animals via the veterinary network.
Visit the website: www.sozialfelle.de
Together we can make a difference
With BESTBUDDIES, we aim to bring new joy to the lives of older people and animals. By combining animal welfare with social engagement, a special friendship is formed from which both sides can benefit.
