Animal welfare

In this section we publish the most important animal welfare topics as well as our commitment in the field of animal welfare.

We believe that every animal has the right to a happy and protected life and it is our responsibility to protect their rights and give them a voice.
Together we can fight for a better future for all animals and put animal welfare at the forefront.

Bird protection

Tierschutz Nordwestschweiz is dedicated to the protection and conservation of bird species in the region.
One of its core tasks is to raise rescued young birds.
This work begins when orphaned or injured young birds are brought to the organization.
Here they receive the care and rearing they need to maximize their chances of survival.
Expert staff and volunteers ensure that the fledglings grow up in a safe, controlled environment where they can learn to eat and fly independently, which is essential for their survival in the wild.

Another important area of their work is reintroduction into the wild.
Once the rescued birds are strong enough and have learned all the necessary skills, they are released into their natural habitat.
These carefully planned releases are carried out by specialist staff who select the best places and times for the release based on the needs of each bird species and the local environmental conditions.

Veterinary examinations also play a central role in the work of Tierschutz Nordwestschweiz.
Every bird that comes into their care is thoroughly examined to assess its health and diagnose any injuries or illnesses.
These examinations are crucial to ensure that the birds receive the best possible treatment and can return to the wild in good health.

Pets

Your dog, cat, hamster or other furry friend: as pets, they grow on us like our favorite people.
They keep us on our toes and are also our haven of peace when everything goes off the rails.
All the more reason why we owe it to them to treat them well and properly.

Nevertheless, some people find it difficult to reconcile their own needs with those of the animal.
Then the animals suffer.
Perhaps even without their humans being aware of it.
To protect everyone from this, we invest a lot in education: What does which animal need?
Who fits where and what are the must-haves and must-do’s?
We organize animal protection projects for the youngest animal lovers, such as educational days in schools.

Did you know that at least one pet lives in every second household?
Mainly dogs and cats, but also rodents, reptiles, ornamental fish and birds.
Together we have 8.5 million pets, of which around 7 million are aquarium creatures.

However, this figure also conceals many owners who do not know enough about their animals and how to keep them appropriately.
Consciously or unconsciously, many violate animal welfare laws.
The most effective measure: education.

Pet profiles

Wild animals

A loud miss, combine harvesters, roads: There are so many things that can cause deer, hares and their “wild” conspecifics to panic and even injure or kill them.
Yet just a little more mindfulness could save many lives and protect the population and biodiversity.

What many people don’t know: We need our wildlife to maintain and survive our ecosystem.
This makes it all the more important that deer, hedgehogs, badgers, bats and the like are protected from modern dangers.
And this is often easier than you might think.
With little effort, many fawns could be saved from combine harvesters every year or hunting misses could be avoided by setting higher standards.

In addition, more education could help prevent your own garden from becoming a trap for wild animals.
Even small things such as reflective tape on roadsides and forest edges can save lives.

Our aim is to tackle precisely these issues in order to protect large and small wild animals such as hares, hedgehogs, badgers, lizards and bats from unnecessary life-threatening threats.

Wild animal profiles

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