Pfotenhilfe Lochen

Pfotenhilfe Lochen, also known as Pfotenhilfe, is an animal welfare organisation based in Austria. The organisation operates under the aliases Pfotenhilfe Lochen and Pfotenhilfe. Its headquarters are located in Austria. As described in public sources, Pfotenhilfe Lochen is characterised as a prominent animal welfare organisation. The organisation's activities include coordinating animal adoptions, reporting cruelty cases, reuniting lost pets with owners, and providing emergency assistance.

On 1 October 2023, the Facebook page of Pfotenhilfe Lochen was compromised shortly before World Animal Protection Day. The hack rendered the Facebook page inaccessible. The incident potentially disrupted years of established community networks critical for the organisation's outreach. Leadership expressed concern over the possible irreversible loss of these connections and operational capabilities if recovery fails. The timing of the breach raised suspicions of deliberate targeting by adversaries opposed to animal welfare efforts. A recent successful reunion of a 15‑year‑old dog was cited as an example of the organisation's impact. Following the breach, Pfotenhilfe Lochen publicly sought technical guidance and support to restore access and mitigate damage. Details of the incident were reported by sources such as the organisation's blog and a local news outlet. The provided sources include links to the Pfotenhilfe blog and tips.at article covering the Facebook page hack.