The QATO Foundation is a charitable foundation
We work to improve animal welfare.
We pay special attention to animals that do not thrive under human care
In the QATO Foundation we believe that all animals should have the right to a life with good animal welfare, and we pay special attention to animals that do not thrive under human care.
We work to promote a better and safer life for these animals - a caring life with respect and understanding, where the animals’ natural behaviour is encouraged.
The QATO Foundation is charitable and was established in 2012 by Signe and Thomas Kirk Kristiansen.
The origin of our name
The QATO Foundation was established in Qato's memory - a much-loved dog.
Our Board
Signe Kirk Kristiansen
Signe Kirk Kristiansen is president and founder of the QATO Foundation.
She is a trained veterinary nurse and a board member of the non-profit foundation Ole Kirk's Fond.
Søren Vølund
Vice president of the QATO Foundation, Simon Vølund, is a veterinarian and former CEO at Odense Animal Hospital/Anicura.
Anne-Mette Juhl Jensen
Anne-Mette Juhl Jensen is a trained veterinary nurse and Head of Clinic at 'Morud Dyreklinik'.
Secretariat
The QATO Foundation has a small secretariat managing the day-to-day tasks.
Christina Fevejle Nielsen
Christina Fevejle Nielsen is Project Manager in the QATO Foundation and is responsible for the daily operations of the foundation. Christina holds a master´s degree in biology and communication and joined the QATO Foundation in 2018.
If you contact the QATO Foundation, you will be greeted by Christina.
