"Whoever Loves Animals Never Forgets Them": Open Day at the Waldesruh Pet Cemetery

On All Saints' Day, the Austrian Animal Protection Association invites you to a silent commemoration of deceased pets at the Waldesruh Pet Cemetery near Vienna during the open day. Hundreds of candles illuminate the paths and graves – a shining symbol of love, loyalty, and eternal connection.

“Saying goodbye to a beloved animal often leaves a gap that is difficult to fill. Those who love animals never forget them,” says Manfred Maier, the director of the Waldesruh Pet Cemetery near Vienna.

18 Years of Waldesruh Pet Cemetery

For 18 years now, the Austrian Animal Protection Association, as the only nationwide animal protection association in the country, has been operating its own cemetery for pets. “Here, nature and memory are harmoniously connected,” says cemetery director Maier. On an area of around 3,000 square meters, it offers space for about 250 graves for cats, dogs, and small animals.

The Waldesruh Pet Cemetery in Sierndorf north of Stockerau is not only a place of remembrance but also a place of biodiversity. Birds and insects fly between the graves, and wild animals scurry through the grass. “Here you feel that life goes on,” says Maier. “Nature reminds us that love and memory never fade.”

Animals Are Also Family Members

With great empathy, Manfred Maier and his team support pet owners in their hardest times. For many, saying goodbye to a beloved pet is equivalent to losing a family member. “Every grave tells a story of love, comfort, and gratitude. Especially on All Saints' Day, the graves are lovingly decorated with flowers, candles, and mementos.”

Open Day at Waldesruh Pet Cemetery near Vienna

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