Jana Ina Zarrella: The presenter wants to be a good role model for her children

Jana Ina Zarrella
The presenter wants to be a good role model for her children

Jana Ina Zarrella lends a hand.

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Jana Ina Zarrella has been fighting for animal welfare for years. “I’m proud to be able to change and move things with my help.”

Jana Ina Zarrella (45) has been passionately committed to animal welfare for many years. Together with the Fressnapf initiative “Tierisch Engaged”, the presenter supports aid campaigns for the Ukraine. “The consequences of the war affect people and animals alike,” explains the mother of two and lends a hand herself.

Together with the initiative, Zarrella handed over several donation pallets to the ddao animal welfare organization in Berlin. The animal protection association provides many animal shelters in Ukraine with donations, pet food and medicines. In addition, the young, non-profit organization will receive 5,000 euros from the donation pot of “Tierisch Engaged”. In an interview, the moderator explains what happens to the donations and how much her family supports her in her charitable work.

You yourself helped with the donation pallets for the “Tierisch Engaged” initiative, a real heart project?

Jana Ina Zarrella: Yes, a real heart project. Today I have the honor of awarding a young animal welfare organization ddao (Dogs days are over) with a special prize for their commitment as part of the “Golden Fressnapf” award ceremony. I’m helping today and together we load many donations in kind, such as animal feed, onto pallets, which are then driven to the Ukraine by the animal protection organization.

What exactly happens to the donations?

Zarrella: These donations in kind help dogs in need in Ukraine to survive. The animal protection organization also collects monetary donations so that the transports can be financed and medically necessary products can be obtained for the animals. Donations for animals in the current difficult time are more important than ever! Fressnapf alone has donated over half a million euros in animal donations to animal welfare organizations, and of course I support that.

Do you see it as an obligation for you to get involved as a celebrity for a good cause?

Zarrella: I don’t see it as an obligation, but as a matter of course. There are so many institutions that need help. We’re fine, thank God, but not everyone is. There are so many animals around the world that are living in dire conditions and desperately need a home. Since I’ve been working closely with Fressnapf, I’ve become even more aware of the whole thing and that’s why I’m proud to be able to change and move things with my help.

How much does your husband and your children support you in your charitable work?

Zarrella: My husband has been there a few times and has already helped me with many activities. My children have also been to the animal shelter with us several times and have seen the whole thing up close. I often talk to them about it and explain to them why I love helping so much. I want to be a good role model for my children – they learn a lot from my commitment and understand why it is so important to help.

How do you explain the conflict in Ukraine to your children?

Zarrella: We live in a digital world in which our children notice everything immediately. You see the current situation at TikTok and you know a lot more than we think. It’s important to me to talk to them about it often and try to explain to them why this is happening in the first place. In my opinion, it is very important to talk openly with children about all topics and also to listen to them. This is the only way we can build a good relationship and they know that they can trust us.

What values ​​do you value most when raising children?

Zarrella: It is important to us that our children become good people. We teach them important values ​​such as respect and tolerance. The children are mostly the reflection of the parents, so I try to be a good role model for them every day.

Have your children inherited your love of animals?

Zarella: Definitely. Our children love animals just as much as we do. If they decided, we’d have a whole farm at home. And I certainly wouldn’t have a problem with that. (laughs)

You adopted your dog Cici from an animal shelter in May 2020. Could you think of more pets?

Zarrella: Yes, of course I can well imagine that. I definitely want to adopt more dogs. But before I make such decisions, I have to see if we have the time. Having pets also means responsibility. A pet is a friend for life, so it needs to be thought through carefully. I love animals and can’t imagine living without them and one thing is for sure, the Zarrellas will definitely have multiple pets.

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