Butzbach: Citizens are committed to the monument to the popular city cat Woody

Butzbach: Citizens are committed to the monument to the popular city cat Woody

In Butzbach, a monument for the popular city kater Woody is being built, whose death triggered grief and compassion for the citizens after a traffic accident at the end of January 2025. The hangover was not only a pet, but also an estimated part of city life. fnp reports that Woody is described as a symbol for community, cohesion and openness and often in shops and restaurants Old town could be seen.

A citizens' initiative, the old town friends, is committed to realizing the monument. The Butzbach magistrate has already approved the project, so that the planning can progress specifically. The statue is placed in the form of a bronze sculpture in a natural size on the market fountain and is to be integrated harmoniously into the cityscape.

financing and implementation of the project

The financing of the monument is completely carried out by donations. Around 5,000 to 6,000 euros are needed to create the statue and a suitable base. Donations can be transferred to the account of the Altstadtfreunde Butzbach with the “Woody” intended use. The Altstadtfreunde have already provided more information about Woody on Instagram at @woody_butzbach, where interested people can learn more about the popular animal.

In order to promote the community and to advance the planning of the monument, further events are also organized. On November 15, 2024, a lecture entitled "Future Fachwerk - Old Buildings, New Opportunities" will take place in the Butzbacher Museum. This deals with the renovation of half -timbered houses and their energy efficiency.

The cultural value of the monument

Woody is more than just a hangover; It stands for the joie de vivre and the cooperation in Butzbach. The magistrate and the regional population agree that the monument will play an important role in the city's cultural and social structure. The citizens' initiative hopes for broad support in order to implement the project successfully and to enable Woody a lasting commemoration.

In times when human connection and community are used more than ever, the monument for Woody should create a place of remembering and coming together that reminds all Butzbacher of the positive values ​​of their city.