Zürcher Tierschutz

Our animal shelter, which we affectionately call the "animal house," is a central focus of our association's work. Our animal shelter is also a meeting place for people and animals. We look forward to getting to know you.

Donations help!

With your donation, you help us to be there for animals with our expertise, dedication, and patience. Would you like to support the work of Zurich Animal Welfare and help animals?

Animal welfare

In this section, you will find information on the most important topics related to animal welfare.

• Adoption process

Adoption

Get to know our animals!
Homeless animals are placed exclusively by arrangement via telephone or email.
Read more about this on the following pages.
We look forward to hearing from you!

• Dogs

Adopting a dog

Are you looking for a loyal companion and would like to give a dog from the shelter a new home? Here you will find all the important information about the adoption process.

• • Cats

Adopting a cat

You have already thoroughly researched the needs of cats. Now you want to take the plunge and share your home with a cat from our shelter? Here you will find all the important information.

• • Small animals

Adopting a small animal

Whether hamsters, guinea pigs, or chinchillas, small animals can also be quite challenging to care for. It is therefore very important to be thoroughly prepared before acquiring one.

• • Exotic animals

Adopting an exotic animal

Exotic animals hold a great fascination for many people. However, it is often overlooked that a certain amount of knowledge is required to keep exotic animals in optimal conditions.

• Looking for a home

Get to know our animals

Please note that we only place our animals in accordance with our adoption conditions. Visits to the shelter are by appointment only.

• Surrendering animals

Animals given up

There are always situations that change our circumstances: illness, accident, financial difficulties, separation, moving into a retirement or nursing home, or relocation. If you have pets, you often need help quickly.

• Found animals

Found & lost

Have you found a pet or has yours gone missing? Here you will find all the important information you need to know about what to do.

• Cat boarding

Our cat boarding

Would you like your beloved pet to enjoy a wonderful vacation while you are away? Our bright and cat-friendly boarding rooms with natural wood elements include full board, of course. They also include lots of cuddles, activities, and free access to our secure outdoor enclosures on the roof.

• Keeping pets

A pet brings fun and joy to its owner and also helps combat loneliness and depression. Keeping pets also promotes empathy and a sense of responsibility in children.

1. The dog

2. The cat

3. The rabbit

4. The guinea pig

5. The gerbil

6. The colored mouse

7. The colored rat

8. The hamster

9. The chinchilla

10. The degu

11. The snakes

12. The agamid

13. The Geckos

• Contact

Contact & Opening Hours

Our office and animal shelter are located at Zürichbergstrasse 263 in 8044 Zurich. Please note that visits to the shelter are by appointment only.