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• 2018 06 12 Petition delivery in Berne: "Mandatory neutering of outdoor cats"

  ...5'000 people signed a petition to the Swiss Parliament demanding the introduction of mandatory neutering of outdoor cats in order to curb the excessive reproduction of cats and thus reduce the suffering of cats in Switzerland. The petition sheets will be handed over to parliament at noon today in Berne. June 12, 2018 The petition, launched in spring 2016 by the animal welfare organizations Network for Animal Protection (NetAP) and the Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR), has received broad support from animal welfare circles and the general public. Support for the demand to make the neutering...

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• 2016 01 21 TIR at the Washington Convention on Protected Species (CITES)

  ...ed matters relating to the regulation of the international trade in endangered animal and plant species. Many animal species are endangered or threatened by extinction due to growing international trade in live animals and products thereof. January 21, 2016 CITES is a global trade agreement intended to preserve animal and plant species by regulating trade. It was signed in Washington in 1973 and ratified by Switzerland, which was one of the first member states, in 1975. The various species protected by CITES are divided into three categories or, respectively, Annexes I-III according to the deg...

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• 2023 06 20 TIR speaks at training conference for law enforcement and veterinary authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina

  ...w; TIR) was invited to conduct a training session for law enforcement and veterinary authorities in Sarajevo. The core topic of the conference hosted by Animal Friends Bosnia was the investigation and sanctioning of animal welfare crimes. The event was a success, and we look forward to strengthening our cooperation with Animal Friends Bosnia. June 20, 2023 On May 10, TIR had the opportunity to teach in Bosnia and Herzegovina at a training seminar for law enforcement and veterinary authorities. The event was initiated and organized by lawyer Anda Sandal Karic and her team of the non-profit anim...

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• 2017 08 10 Animal friendly holidays – problematic souvenirs and delicacies

  ...ecies protection as a matter of course back home, they oftentimes unintentionally face this problem when travelling. Not only should animal shows and direct contact with animals be avoided for reasons of animal and species protection; caution is also advised when buying souvenirs. August 10, 2017 Every year, tourists bring souvenirs to Switzerland that are made from protected animal and plant species, such as ivory carvings, corals, turtle shells, feathers, woods, etc., even though their importation is only allowed with valid documents or is even entirely prohibited. Many animal and plant spe...

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• 2019 06 06 Ban wild animal in circuses: Animal welfare organizations launch second campaign image

  ... is hardly possible to provide the animals with species-appropriate housing conditions. But presenting wild animals in the circus ring is also oftentimes in violation of the constitutional principle of animal dignity protection. Nevertheless, unlike many other countries, Switzerland still allows wild animals in circuses. June 6, 2019 Together with 26 other organizations and 70,676 citizens, TIR is calling on the Federal Council and Parliament to ban wild animals in circuses in Switzerland once and for all. This demand was submitted to the Federal Council on March 15, 2018, as part of a petiti...

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• Cantonal Dog Laws

  ...There are therefore a large number of provisions that regulate the coexistence of dogs and humans. Apart from the animal welfare-oriented provisions in the federal animal welfare legislation, most cantons have incorporated further regulations in individual dog laws. However, these do not primarily aim at protecting dogs, but rather at protecting humans from dogs. Due to the high density of regulations within Switzerland, it is important that every dog owner knows the legislation of the canton they live in as well as that of other cantons, because they are subject to the law of the canton they ...

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• 2016 05 31 Animal welfare organizations demand a Swiss ban on the import and transit of hunting trophies

  ...rganizations demand a Swiss ban on the import and transit of hunting trophies Animal welfare organizations demand a Swiss ban on the import and transit of hunting trophies During its summer session, the National Assembly will likely deal with a parliamentary initiative regarding an import ban on hun... ...round the world due to its "Big Five" (lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalos). Every year, foreign hunters kill over 100'000 wild animals. With appropriate authorization, hunters are usually allowed to bring the animals back home as trophies. Hunting safaris and the collection of hunting ...

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• Legislation on Hunting

  Legislation on Hunting Legislation Legislation on Hunting While hunting once served to secure the supply of meat and was the main source of food for humans, today, the main motive put forward by its proponents is the sustainable use and management of wildlife and the regulation of wild animal populations due to an absence of natural enemies. Hunting is regulated by various federal and cantonal laws. The relevant laws are listed on the German version of this page.

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• Behavior Abroad

  Behavior Abroad In Switzerland, most people deem animal and species protection to be self-evident, especially as Swiss animal welfare legislation is considered one of the most progressive in the world. When traveling abroad, however, problematic human-animal interactions might be encountered more readily. In the following, some practices that are often associated with considerable stress for the animals or are connected to conservation issues will be examined in more detail. Tourism and Wildlife Attractions

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• 2018 06 29 TIR disappointed by the decision of the Federal Supreme Court: The DBT is denied party rights in animal welfare-related criminal proceedings

  ...e DBT its status as a public authority and consequently its party rights in animal welfare-related criminal proceedings. The Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR) is disappointed by this decision and deeply regrets to see the Canton of Bern lose an important enforcement tool for animal welfare law. June 29, 2018 With its ruling, the Federal Supreme Court upheld the decision of the court of appeal, which had already denied the DBT all party rights in animal welfare-related criminal proceedings in July 2017. The proceedings revolved in particular around the question as to whether the DBT is a pub...

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