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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My neighbor's dog is always chained - is that legal?

No it is not.

In Art. 71 TSchV (Tierschutzverordnung) is legally defined under the term exercise, what are the legal requirements for the owner regarding the exercise of the dogs. According to Abs.1, dogs must be exercised daily outdoors and according to their needs. As far as possible, they should be able to move unleashed.

According to Abs.3, tethered dogs must be able to move freely for at least five hours during the day. During the rest of the time they must be able to move in an area of at least 20 m2 on a running chain. They must not be tethered with a pull collar.

According to Art. 36 TSchV, domestic animals must not be exposed to extreme weather conditions without protection for a longer period of time. If the animals are not housed under such conditions, a suitable natural or artificial shelter must be available that offers all animals space and protection from wetness and wind as well as strong sunlight at the same time. A sufficiently dry place to lie down must be available.

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?