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The SUST Emergency Aid

The SUST Emergency Aid

Those animals that are not yet able to benefit from the effects of the sustainable SUST reconstruction work and have to...

The SUST Emergency Aid

Those animals that are not yet able to benefit from the effects of the sustainable SUST reconstruction work and have to lead a life on the road need immediate help.
SUST orphan animal hospitals

SUST orphan animal hospitals

In order to help homeless animals in need, the Susy Utzinger Animal Welfare Foundation set up the SUST orphan animal...

SUST orphan animal hospitals

In order to help homeless animals in need, the Susy Utzinger Animal Welfare Foundation set up the SUST orphan animal hospitals.
Active shelter support

Active shelter support

During the time animals have to spend in an animal shelter, they are entitled to appropriate accommodation, veterinary...

Active shelter support

During the time animals have to spend in an animal shelter, they are entitled to appropriate accommodation, veterinary care and professional care.
Neutering campaigns

Neutering campaigns

Every year, SUST carries out thousands of neuterings on dogs and cats, thus contributing to the animal-friendly and...

Neutering campaigns

Every year, SUST carries out thousands of neuterings on dogs and cats, thus contributing to the animal-friendly and long-term containment of street animals.
SUST Accademy

SUST Accademy

Animal welfare through proper action - the SUST Academy imparts the relevant specialist knowledge.

SUST Accademy

Animal welfare through proper action - the SUST Academy imparts the relevant specialist knowledge.
Education and training of specialists

Education and training of specialists

Through appropriate training and further education, animal protectionists and other professionals tackle animal welfare...

Education and training of specialists

Through appropriate training and further education, animal protectionists and other professionals tackle animal welfare problems not only with a lot of love, but also with a great deal of expertise.
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The 4 pillars of the foundation (SUST)

Animal welfare with heart and mind
These four elements form the important base to sustainable animal welfare projects.

Those animals that are not yet able to benefit from the effects of this reconstruction work and have been born into a world where they are not wanted, need the emergency aid of SUST.

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The new coronavirus: Information for pet owners

February 2020

The short answer is no. Even in areas where COVID-19 is spreading rapidly, there is no evidence that dogs and cats are suffering from COVID-19 at the moment. However, we are in a fast moving process and changes in this situation need to be monitored and checked.

A few days ago it was published that a dog in Hong Kong whose owner had been infected with SARS-CoV-2 was tested mildly positive for the virus in a swab of the mouth and nose cavity. The dog showed no symptoms of the disease. Since the test methods used are very sensitive and can detect very small amounts of the virus, the positive result could also be due to contamination of the dog's nasal and oral mucosa from the virus-containing environment.
The already known coronaviruses of dogs and cats (canines coronavirus and felines coronavirus) can be clearly differentiated from the currently circulating SARS-CoV-2 and do not pose a known risk to humans.

Is my pet a potential risk for SARS-CoV-2 transmission?
There is currently no evidence that pets play a significant role in COVID-19 transmission. However, general hygiene measures should always be followed when handling pets to reduce the risk of transmission of pathogens between pet and humans.

Further information: Information leaflet Animal Hospital, Tierspital, Vetsuisse-Fakultät Zürich

The new coronavirus: Information for pet owners

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