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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

My neighbor's dog barks all the time, what can I do?
My dog bit someone, what happens now?
My landlord has verbally agreed to let me keep a dog. Now, after I have my dog already 6 months, I was forbidden in writing to keep a dog in this property. Is this allowed?
My neighbor's dog is extremely fat. Is this animal cruelty?
My dog was slightly injured at the shelter/daycare - who has to pay the veterinary costs?
I discovered a dog in a parked car - isn't that animal cruelty?
My neighbor's dog is always chained - is that legal?
How do I clarify which countries I am allowed to travel to with my dog? And whether I come back to Switzerland?
What is the process of importing dogs?
How many dogs may I keep?
Where does animal cruelty begin?
Muzzle and leash obligation: When applies what?
Walks - how often and how long do I need to walk my dog?

Cats - Q&A's

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

Report it to the local veterinarian, animal welfare society or veterinary office.

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?
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