Animals are an indispensable part of our society, which is why they deserve our attention and devotion. In Józsefváros, we pay special attention to promoting animal welfare and encouraging responsible pet ownership. We believe that animal protection is a common cause in which everyone can play a role, which is why this year, in addition to numerous animal protection measures, we are dedicating an entire week to gaining a deeper understanding of coexistence with animals in the district as part of the Animals’ Week in Józsefváros program series between September 29 and October 4.
Join us for these free programs!
Animals’ Week in Józsefváros programs:
September 29 – October 4
Join us for a week of programs in the district’s parks and community spaces!
Get to know the world of birds, cats, and dogs better, and let’s celebrate animals together!
Programs:
Monday, September 29 – Teleki Tér Park
- 5:00-6:00 p.m.: Bird-friendly nature trail tour & outdoor educational presentation with the Hungarian Ornithological and Nature Conservation Society
Tuesday, September 30 – H13 (13 Horánszky Street)
- 5:00-6:00 p.m. – Artento presentation on the relationship between the insect world and society
Wednesday, October 1 – Teleki Tér Park
- 5:00 p.m. – Opening of Józsefváros’s first cat park in Teleki Square Park!
- Opening remarks by Deputy Mayor Tessza Udvarhelyi
- If you would like to try out the cat park, bring your cat on a leash!
- 5:30 p.m. – Presentation by the Hungarian Cat Protection Foundation on responsible cat ownership and international experiences with the Trap-Neuter-Return program
Saturday, October 4 – Pope John Paul II Square
- 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Józsefváros animal protection quiz
- 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Animal-assisted presentation and animal protection education with animal protection educator Mónika Sztudva
- 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Joint dog walking with a dog trainer: dog behavior advice combined with a walk with dog trainer Zoltán Gaál, employee of the Mancsos Segítőtársaink Terápiás Állatok és Oktatási Alapítvány (Our Pawed Helpers Therapeutic Animals and Education Foundation) in 45-minute blocks
- 1:00-2:00 p.m.: Animal welfare advice for apartment dwellers and information on animal welfare regulatory procedures
- 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: The vet answers your questions! With Dr. Péter Nádasdi, veterinarian at TutiVet
October 4 (Saturday) – Romano Kher Napház – Népszínház utca 31.
- 5:00-7:00 p.m.: Roundtable discussion on animal welfare culture
- Participants:
- Dr. Anikó Pozsonyi, animal welfare lawyer
- Dr. Péter Nádasdi, veterinarian
- Zoltán Szépvölgyi, curator of the Macskavilág Foundation
- Moderator:
- Ádám Balogh, animal welfare officer for the Municipality of Józsefváros
- Participants:
What else is the Józsefváros Municipality doing during Animal Week?
In addition to public events, the Municipality is paying special attention to ensuring that even the youngest residents of Józsefváros can learn about living in harmony with animals. During Animals’ Week, Józsefváros nurseries and kindergartens also organize numerous activities for children, including games and crafts, animal shows, educational presentations, and many other programs that teach children how to live more peacefully with animals in the city.
In addition, we are also involved in Animals’ Week within the municipal institutions: we are launching a donation drive at the Mayor’s Office and going on joint dog walks with the dogs of the Zöld Menedék Animal Alapítvány, and we are also holding a “Bring Your Dog to Work” day at the Office.
If you have any questions about the programs, please feel free to contact our colleague, Ádám Balogh, animal welfare officer.
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