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.

Donating helps!

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

Animal welfare

In this chapter you will find information on the most important topics relating to animal welfare.

• Adoption process

Adoption

Get to know our animals!
The placement of homeless animals takes place exclusively by appointment via telephone or e-mail.
Read more about it on the following pages.
We look forward to seeing you!

• Dogs

Adopt a dog

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

• Cats

Adopt a cat

You have already informed yourself extensively about the needs of cats. Now you want to take the step and share your home with a cat from our shelter? You can find all the important information here

• • Small animals

Adopt a small animal

Whether it's a hamster, guinea pig or chinchilla, even small animals can be challenging to keep. It is therefore very important to prepare thoroughly before acquiring one

• Exotic

Adopt an exotic

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 the best possible conditions.

A home wanted

Get to know our animals

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

• Deliver animals

Donate animals

There are always situations that change our life circumstances: Illness, an accident, a financial bottleneck, a separation, entering a retirement or nursing home or moving house. When pets are around, help is often needed quickly.

Find pets

Found & missing

Have you found a pet or has yours gone missing? Here you will find all the important information on how to proceed.

Cat boarding

Our cat boarding facility

Would you like your pet to have a great vacation when you're away? Full board is of course included in our bright and cat-friendly boarding rooms with natural logs. Also included are lots of cuddles, activities and free access to our secure outdoor enclosures on the roof.

Animal husbandry

A pet brings fun and joy to its owner and also helps to combat loneliness and depression. Pet ownership 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 color mouse

7. The color rat

8. The hamster

9. The chinchilla

10. The degu

11. The snakes

12. The agame

13. The geckos

• Contact

Contact & opening hours

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