Združenie za práva zvierat

Founded in 2012, Združenie za práva zvierat is a non-profit association based in Bratislava, Slovakia working on animal welfare.

Združenie za práva zvierat is a Slovak animal welfare association founded in May 2012 to help unwanted and abused animals. It runs mass neutering campaigns for dogs and cats in Roma settlements, aiming to reduce uncontrolled breeding and stray populations. It operates two shelters, in Zlaté Moravce and Nová Baňa, which take in injured, sick, abused and difficult animals, including animals from other shelters. It also rescues animals from puppy mills, takes part in legal and policy advocacy, raises public awareness, and supports other shelters. Its work is funded mainly by donations, standing orders and the 2% tax allocation, and it relies on volunteers. It works mainly in Slovakia and also cooperates with partners in the Czech Republic.