In the “Diary of an Animal Rights Activist”, the founder of SUST tells of her pioneering work at home and abroad and of sad, touching and happy stories with her protégés.
In the book "Homeless - From the Diary of an Animal Rights Activist", Susy Utzinger tells of her fascination for animals, her great commitment to animal welfare and of her difficult childhood.
In compelling stories, she revisits the past twenty years, offering insights into her tireless pioneering work both at home and abroad, and recalling countless sad, touching, and happy stories involving the animals in her care. She also takes a critical look behind the scenes of modern animal welfare, which has undergone fundamental changes in recent years.
To this day, the founder of the Susy Utzinger Foundation for Animal Welfare trains specialists, optimizes animal shelters, and plays a leading role in countless projects, including in Romania and Hungary. She has never wavered from her mission, neither through professional setbacks nor personal tragedies. Together with her staff and volunteers, she has already enabled tens of thousands of animals to live a better and more species-appropriate life.
For the revised and expanded edition, Susy Utzinger has added several chapters about her animal welfare and personal experiences from the past five years. The book is published by Wörterseh-Verlag.
When Susy Utzinger is asked about her most important insights in reputable animal welfare, she replies:
Sustainable animal welfare is more than just a bowl of water and enough food; above all, it means a lot of work, discipline, and perseverance.
The book costs CHF 14.50 in the SUST shop. The stories from it are also available as a podcast, and Susy Utzinger will talk about her work personally at your event upon request.
Susy Utzinger will gladly sign your book upon request. Order it from the shop and let us know that you would like a signed copy.
In her podcast «Homeless», Susy Utzinger talks with guests from animal welfare, politics and journalism about the moving stories in the book.
Susy Utzinger uses pictures and videos to show how small animal welfare projects evolved into professional work. Please let us know the location, date, time, and desired duration.
The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (SUST) warns against opaque animal adoptions from abroad. Only a few organizations operate transparently. Anyone wishing to adopt an animal should meet it in person and ensure that the process is reputable.
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SUST is politically committed to better animal welfare: in Switzerland through the TierPolitik platform, which makes initiatives and petitions visible, and abroad through discussions with decision-makers and concrete solutions.
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In the anniversary year of 2025, Susy Utzinger launches the podcast "Homeless – Stories That Move You". Together with prominent guests, she talks about moving book passages, personal experiences, and genuine sustainability in animal welfare – ending with a touch of lightheartedness.
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SUST raises awareness of current animal welfare issues through seasonal campaigns. In cooperation with municipalities, the police, the media, and animal lovers, it provides free informational materials such as posters, flyers, and social media posts.
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