Every two years, the City of Frankfurt honors associations and groups that have made a special contribution to the common good through their outstanding activities. One such association is undoubtedly the Frankfurter TierTafel, which, with its tireless commitment, provides important and valuable help for needy people with pets. For Lord Mayor Peter Feldmann, it is quite clear why the Frankfurt TierTafel deserves to be awarded the Walter Möller plaque: "For many needy people, their pet is an important social partner and a psychological support," says Feldmann. "I am therefore pleased that the Walter Möller Plaque 2018 goes to the association Frankfurter TierTafel. We award such outstanding work for the common good." The award is expected to be presented on Monday, November 19, at 12 noon.
The association visits the often elderly owners of the animals, provides food and takes care of their medical treatment. If the owners have to go to hospital, the TierTafel provides a temporary home. In case of financial need, the association - also supported by sponsors - steps in. For this, 25 volunteers are tirelessly in action - 550 hours a month, including weekends and holidays.
"The Tafel provides valuable assistance to needy people by helping their animals," explains the Lord Mayor. The leggy companions perform an important function in the lives of elderly and lonely people. They give their owners emotional warmth and structure in everyday life. Therefore, the owners give up a lot in their own lives in order to be able to finance vet and food. "The help of the Tafel makes it possible for poor people to have more money to live without having to worry about their beloved companions - in this case, the animals," says Feldmann.
At the same time, the Tiertafel has another important function. The encounters with the employees of the association are important social contacts. In the conversation with the visitor, one or the other concern comes to light that burdens. The Tiertafel employees then make contact with care services or social advice centres and are the first link in a chain of helpers. "This commitment impresses - not only me, but also many others in our city," said Feldmann. Thus, quite a few celebrities have supported the application of TierTafel for the Walter Möller plaque, among them Eintracht legend Jürgen Grabowski and "Badesalz" comedian Henni Nachtsheim.
At the Tafel, the joy about the award is great. "The 10,000 euros in prize money are of course a great support for our work. But at least as important to us is the public recognition associated with the Möller plaque. That motivates! For this we thank our supporters and the city," says Conny Badermann, First Chairwoman of Tiertafel.
In memory of the Lord Mayor Walter Möller, who died in office in 1971, the Magistrate honours groups and associations every two years that have made a special contribution to the common good through their outstanding activities. Members of the jury are: Mayor Feldmann, City Council Chairman Stephan Siegler, journalist Tim Frühling and Rabbi Elisa Klapheck.
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