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2010 10 26 Stiftung für das Tier im Recht at the international congress on responsible dog ownership in Brussels
...lace from October 4 to 5. The Stiftung für das Tier im Recht joins the European project for the benefit of abandoned dogs. October 26, 2010 25 countries and many important dignitaries were present at the conference: Princess Alia Al Hussein of Jordan who spoke of humans' responsibility for the animals in their care, many national and international NGOs and veterinarian organizations, EU commissioners and other delegates from European institutions, veterinarian and health organizations, as well as various government officials. During the conference, the Carodog project, which offers potential f...
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2023 07 25 South Korean delegation visits TIR
...nd Fisheries (EPIS) to its office in Zurich. Also present were delegates from the Department of Animal Welfare, two veterinarians from the VIP Animal Medical Center Seoul and a representative from the Integrated Animal Medicine Digital Transformation (IAMDT).In an input presentation, TIR lawyer Caroline Mulle familiarised the South Korean guests with the concept and specifics of Swiss animal protection law. The focus was on the enforcement of animal protection law and the legal training requirements for handling animals. The delegation was also introduced to various TIR projects such as the...
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2005 10 04 NZZ (online edition) of October 4, 2005: Stricter penalties demanded for animal abusers
NZZ (online edition) of October 4, 2005: Stricter penalties demanded for animal abusers NZZ (online edition) of October 4, 2005: Stricter penalties demanded for animal abusers Cruelty against animals needs to be punished more harshly according to animal protection advocates in Switzerland, who say that many cases go unreported October 4, 2005 Further information:Full article "Stricter penalties demanded for animal abusers" in the online edition of NZZ of October 4, 2005
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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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2017 08 10 Animal friendly holidays – problematic souvenirs and delicacies
...sts 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 species are now threatened with extinction and are therefore protected by the Washington Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) or by national laws. The export and import of live specimens as well as products from these species are strictly regulated and in certain cases even prohibited. The e...
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2016 04 20 Protecting wild animals from poaching – The fight against the illegal wildlife trade
...rought many species to the brink of extinction. In March 2016, the National Assembly called for stricter criminal sanctions against the illegal trade. Tier im Recht (TIR) welcomes this and urges the buyer and transit countries to better meet their responsibilities. April 20, 2016 Over the last year, 1175 rhinos were illegally killed in South Africa alone, compared to 13 in 2007. The main reason is the growing demand for rhino horn powder, especially in Asia where it is thought to have healing effects. Rhino horn is now being sold at higher prices than gold. The situation is also tragic for ele...
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Wildlife
...als are not adapted to the human environment. The unnatural proximity to humans during such encounters inflicts immense suffering on them.Please keep your hands to yourself! Camel riding Parrot shows Koala bear cuddling Elephant bathing Touch basins with turtles Bear performances Snapshots with sloths Selfies with tiger cubs Monkey pageants Panda keeper experiences Behavior abroad Recreational activities with wild animals have become quite popular. Experiences with exotic animals can be found online as well as directly on site. However, such wildlife interactions can cause considerable stress ...
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Achievements
...TIR has contributed to the following achievements: In 2003, Swiss law finally went from qualifying animals as objects to recognizing them as independent living beings; Since 2008, the Swiss Animal Welfare Act explicitly protects the dignity of animals; The competent law enforcement authorities are taking animal cruelty and other animal welfare-related offenses much more seriously than in the past and the number of corresponding criminal proceedings has risen significantly throughout Switzerland;In 2009, the Federal Supreme Court dealt with animal experiments for the first time and prohibited c...
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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...