Animal and Law - Q&A's

Animal and Law - The Susy Utzinger Animal Welfare Foundation (SUST) answers questions from animal owners, animal lovers and interested parties in an easy-to-understand manner.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at: info@susyutzinger.ch

Dogs - Q&A's

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Muzzle and leash obligation: When applies what?

In addition to many federal regulations, dog owners must also observe cantonal regulations. While the protection of animals from humans is regulated uniformly throughout the country by animal protection law, the protection of humans from animals is in fact a matter for the cantons.

The dog-related regulations can vary greatly from canton to canton. For example, there are different regulations on the leash and muzzle requirement. In the canton of Zug, for example, the owner of a bull terrier is generally allowed to walk it on a leash. In the canton of Zurich, he must take his dog on a leash (in the canton of Zurich bull terriers are classified as dangerous dogs) and put a muzzle on it. In the canton of Schwyz there is a leash obligation for all dogs on the entire public area.

Consequently, every dog owner is required to clarify before acquiring a dog whether the respective dog breed is permitted in the canton of residence and whether the cantonal regulations provide for a general leash requirement that is independent of the dog breed.

Cats - Q&A's

My cat was injured by a dog, who pays the costs?

Am I allowed to feed the neighbor's cat?

In unserem Quartier hat es heimatlose Katzen, was kann ich tun?

The neighbor's cat is locked out during the whole day and cannot enter the house while its owners are at work. There is no cat door and no shelter for the animal. is this animal-friendly?

Other Animals - Q&A's

A donkey living with horses – is that enough?

Am I allowed to keep a single rabbit?

Reptiles: Do they need holding permits & expert opinions?

Are rabbits and hares the same?

Birds: Do they need owner inspections & holding permits?

I found an injured fox, can I take it to a clinic?

Am I allowed to throw fish into the toilet?

My cleaner released my budgies by mistake, what can I do?

Q&A's in general

My vet made an incorrect diagnosis, the animal is now dead - can I prosecute him?

What happens if an illness is discovered shortly after the animal is taken over, which the seller/animal shelter did not inform me about?

What must a transfer agreement contain?

What action can be taken in the event of a poor husbandry situation?

How many pets may I keep privately?

For which species do I need a permit?

At what point do I need an animal caretaker certificate?