Oostende, In 1929, was ” The Blue Cross, the Coast was founded. Among others, the painter James Ensor signed the memorandum of association. “In the beginning was mainly to the growing awareness done. The capture of animals only came later. But today, we are a unique animal sanctuary in Belgium”, says president Fabrice Goffin.
In February 1929 were different initiators together in the famous café Falstaff, when in the Adolf Buylstraat, now on the Wapenplein. “The memorandum of association was by several prominent residents signed, such as James Ensor,” says current chairman and entrepreneur Fabrice Goffin. “Can you imagine, how when went? Now should such a deed be signed at the notary, but then came all those people together in a café with a cigar and porto at hand. Notable: in the French-speaking founding act stated that the purpose of the organization was to the inhabitants to educate about animal welfare. Of dogs and cats catch was no question. That is only due to the years added. Anyway, there was a very clear vision and mission. Fun detail: apparently signed a certain doctor Goffin the deed – a namesake, no family,” laughs Fabrice.