Gnadenhof Eiweiler

The proWIN pro nature foundation has presented a donation totalling 14,448.75 euros to the Heusweiler-Eiweiler sanctuary. This support comes from the proceeds of our 24-hour darts telethon and is intended to help support the valuable work of the couple Jutta and Lothar Braun, who have been lovingly caring for farm animals in need for 15 years.

In contrast to pets that are taken in by animal shelters, there are often no suitable rescue centres for farm animals. The Heusweiler-Eiweiler sanctuary aims to close this gap. Since 2007, Jutta (69) and Lothar (71) Braun have been offering farm animals a safe and loving home at their sanctuary in Eiweiler, Saarland.

The sanctuary covers an area of almost 30,000 square metres and is currently home to 46 sheep and goats. The animals live in a 400 square metre barn, the walls of which are brightly painted and decorated with picturesque flower meadows, giving the farm a particularly inviting atmosphere.

With great dedication and commitment, Jutta and Lothar Braun have made it their mission not only to care for the animals, but also to educate the public. The sanctuary offers children, young people and adults the opportunity to learn more about animal welfare and the needs of farm animals. This educational aspect is an important part of their work.

Caring for and looking after the animals requires not only time and effort, but also considerable financial resources. The Brauns are therefore happy to receive any form of support - be it through active help on site or financial donations.

The proWIN pro nature foundation is proud to be able to support the Heusweiler-Eiweiler animal sanctuary with a donation of 14,448.75 euros. These funds will be used to ensure the care of the animals and guarantee the continued existence of the farm.

"It is a matter close to our hearts to support projects like the Heusweiler-Eiweiler animal sanctuary," explains a representative of the proWIN pro nature foundation. "The work of Jutta and Lothar Braun is a great example of compassion and commitment to animal welfare. We hope that our donation will help to secure the future of this special place."

The proWIN pro nature Foundation would like to thank everyone who made this support possible by taking part in the darts telethon and other fundraising activities.

The Gnadenhof in Eiweiler is a very important sanctuary for farm animals in need! Looking after the animals is a lot of work and also involves many necessary costs. As the sanctuary was almost unable to receive any visitors during the coronavirus period and there were no festivals, the care of the animals was on the brink of collapse! The proWIN pronature Foundation will continue to support the sanctuary with a donation in 2022 after 2020 and 2021.

"We can't save them all, but we do everything we can to help animals!" This is how the desire for a sanctuary developed over many years and was put into practice in 2007. Since then, farm animals such as goats and sheep have found a place at the sanctuary in Eiweiler until the natural end of their lives.

The Braun family also combines this initiative with an educational approach. School classes and kindergarten groups regularly visit the farm, where they learn about the individual animal breeds and their needs and what it means to take responsibility for animal husbandry.

Jutta and Lothar Braun have given around 50 animals a new home on 25,000 square meters. The idea "There are animal shelters for pets, but for farm animals ... nothing!" a remarkable animal welfare initiative was born. It started with the two sheep Brauni and Pumuckl and has developed into a real sanctuary over the years. With proWIN pro nature, the great work can now continue.

If you would like to find out more about the Gnadenhof Heusweiler-Eiweiler or would like to help yourself, you can find more information on the Gnadenhof's website: