Stiftung für das Tier im Recht

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  • 2016 11 24 Animal Welfare-Related Penal Practice 2015: TIR analysis shows massive discrepancies from one canton to another in the persecution of animal abuse and considerable deficits in the current practice of criminal authorities

    ...during this period, their number has more than tripled over the last ten years and increased more than fivefold in the last 15 years. This proves that the prosecution of animal abuse cases has improved. However, there are still great cantonal discrepancies and a distinct inequality in the treatment of different animal species. This year's analysis focuses on the violation of elementary principles ... ...aid down in article 26 of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) are oftentimes wrongly only punished with a fine. Furthermore, it often happens that in cases where the perpetrator was unaware of his animal wel...


  • 2018 03 29 TIR criticizes insufficient legal protection for poultry

    ...nd inflammations in their feet. According to the poultry industry, up to four percent of the animals die before they are slaughtered. In addition, laying hens often suffer from bone fractures due to calcium deficiency as well as inflammations of the oviduct.Animal welfare law stipulates, among other things, that animal owners must regularly check on the condition of their animals. Sick or injured animals must be immediately housed, cared for and treated or killed in a manner compliant with animal welfare standards depending on the condition they are in. However, when housing several thousand a...


  • Library

    Library - Online Database The database of the TIR library contains about 24'000 books, essays, and movies on the animal within the law, ethics, and society. All listed works are also physically available at TIR's office. The TIR library is a reference library. Copying facilities are available. Opening hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. till 12 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. till 5:30 p.m. (or upon request). In order to visit us, please contact us beforehand: Tel. +41 (0)43 443 06 43.New additions will be available on the Swiss Library Service Platform (SLSP) from January 2026.


  • 2019 05 20 TIR pleased over Basel vote against "Ozeanium"

    ...sel's citizens made their choice clear with 54.56% of the votes against the construction of a large marine aquarium. Prior to the vote, the Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR) had warned against the aquarium for reasons of animal welfare and species conservation and is very pleased with the outcome... ...ndation Franz Weber on this achievement. TIR was disappointed, however, to hear about the outcome of Graubünden's vote regarding the ban on so-called special hunts ("Sonderjagd"). Graubünden's citizens rejected the proposed ban with 54.23% of the votes thereby deciding to hang on to their dual hun...


  • No wild animals in Circuses

    ..., THANKS! For a ban on wild animals in circuses – in Switzerland, too! Using wild animals in circuses is highly problematic from an animal welfare perspective. For one thing, it is almost impossible to provide the animals with species-appropriate housing conditions on circus premises, and for anothe... ...ding the dignity of their animals Campaign image 2016 French Campaign image 2016 German Campaign picture 2019 mirror French portrait format Campaign picture 2019 mirror French landscape format Campaign picture 2019 mirror German portrait format Campaign picture 2019 mirror German landscape format Ca...


  • 2019 02 11 TIR pleased with outcome of Zurich's voting results: electorate rejects proposed amendment to cantonal dog law

    ...ining was abolished on a federal level in 2017, in May 2018, Zurich's cantonal parliament decided to lift the cantonal training obligation for owners of "large or bulky" dogs. This prompted a referendum, which was put to the vote.Prior to the parliamentary consultations, the Zürcher Tierschutz and T... ... also to protecting their general wellbeing by giving new dog owners the chance to learn non-violent training methods and how to build a consistent and loving relationship with their dogs. The courses also help experienced dog owners accustom their dogs to various environmental stimuli, strangers,...


  • 2019 03 05 TIR and its partners launch new campaign "Ban Wild Animals in Circuses

    ...rop wild animals in their shows. The new campaign by Vier Pfoten, the Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR), and ProTier underpin the call for a statutory ban on wild animals in circuses. March 5, 2019 The 2019 circus season has begun: And once again, circuses are parading big cats in their rings. Despite having a relatively progressive animal welfare legislation, Switzerland lags far behind other countries: 28 European countries have already placed considerable restrictions, even bans, on wild animals in circuses. In contrast, Swiss circus operators are permitted to fall significantly short o...


  • 2025 12 18 TIR Library Newsletter: Our Book Recommendation

    ...025. The newsletter features books, articles and films on animal-related topics. The current issue focuses on the English book ‘Salmon Wars – The Dark Underbelly of our Favourite Fish’, an investigative journey through salmon farms. December 18, 2025 Atlantic salmon is one of the most popular fish for consumption. However, its production is highly problematic for other animals and the environment. As Douglas Frantz and Catherine Collins point out in Salmon Wars, around 70% of the salmon consumed worldwide comes from aquaculture. Millions of animals live in cramped conditions in huge marine fac...


  • 2021 05 21 TIR considers Federal Council’s counter-proposal to the factory farming initiative inadequate

    ...uate In its report on the recently concluded counter-proposal to the popular initiative “Abolishing factory farming in Switzerland (factory farming initiative)”, the Federal Council acknowledges the need for action in Swiss livestock farming and offers the prospect of improvements in the animal... ...ctices that violate their dignity, as is currently still widespread in livestock farming. In its statement on the counter-proposal, the Federal Council correctly states that animal welfare legislation protects the welfare of the individual animal regardless of the number of animals kept on a far...


  • Wildlife Protection

    ...ng immense pressure on ecosystems and natural resources. As a result of this, wildlife habitats are shrinking. Rainforests, for example, give way to palm plantations for the production of palm oil. The scarcity of habitats also leads to an increase in conflicts between wildlife and humans, especially in rural areas. At the same time, the demand and thus the market for wildlife and wildlife products is growing. Business with exotic animals for the pet market is flourishing, but parts of wild animals and products made from them - such as reptile leather, tiger and lion bones, ivory, or pangolin ...


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