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Browse dogs, cats and more from 97 local shelters in Switzerland β€” every adoption saves a life.

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­2,516 animals waiting
2,516
animals available
97
shelters
1,611
dogs
589
cats
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Dogs in Switzerland (1611)Cats in Switzerland (589)

Dogs available in Switzerland

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Mailo, male 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim AarebrΓΌggli, Grenchen
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­Grenchen, Switzerland

Mailo

Mixed Breed Β· medium

5 yearsMale
Ari, schwarz male 6yo Rottweiler for adoption at Berner Tierzentrum
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­Switzerland

Ari

Rottweiler Β· medium

6 yearsMale
Scharik, grau male senior American Staffordshire Terrier for adoption at Berner Tierzentrum
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­Switzerland

Scharik

American Staffordshire Terrier Β· medium

9 yearsMale
Milo (auf Pflegestelle), merle male 4yo American Bully for adoption at Berner Tierzentrum
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­Switzerland

Milo (auf Pflegestelle)

American Bully Β· medium

4 yearsMale
Penny, braun female senior Dachshund for adoption at Berner Tierzentrum
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­Switzerland

Penny

Dachshund Β· medium

8 yearsFemale
Momo & Neve, weiss male young mixed breed for adoption at Berner Tierzentrum
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­Switzerland

Momo & Neve

2 yearsMale
Zela, weiss female 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Berner Tierzentrum
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­Switzerland

Zela

Mixed Breed Β· medium

5 yearsFemale
Chio, braun male 4yo American Bully for adoption at Berner Tierzentrum
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­Switzerland

Chio

American Bully Β· medium

4 yearsMale

Cats available in Switzerland

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Winnetou, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Katzenheim Arche, Rapperswil-Jona
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland

Winnetou

Mixed Breed

Male
Minusch, getigert female senior Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at Berner Tierzentrum
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­Switzerland

Minusch

Mixed Breed Cat Β· small

18 yearsFemale
Baschi, rot male 5yo Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at Berner Tierzentrum
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­Switzerland

Baschi

Mixed Breed Cat Β· small

5 yearsMale
Milo, grau male 5yo Scottish Fold for adoption at Berner Tierzentrum
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­Switzerland

Milo

Scottish Fold Β· small

5 yearsMale
Yano, male 5yo Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at Berner Tierzentrum
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­Switzerland

Yano

Mixed Breed Cat Β· small

5 yearsMale
Hera & Jerry, schwarz puppy Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at Berner Tierzentrum
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­Switzerland

Hera & Jerry

Mixed Breed Cat Β· small

4 monthsUnknown
Masha und Chui, getigert female young British Shorthair for adoption at Berner Tierzentrum
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­Switzerland

Masha und Chui

British Shorthair Β· small

1 yearFemale
Teemu, getigert male senior Mixed Breed Cat for adoption at Berner Tierzentrum
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­Switzerland

Teemu

Mixed Breed Cat Β· small

13 yearsMale

How to Adopt a Pet in Switzerland

Switzerland is home to 97 rescue shelters listed on TailHarbor, with 2,516 animals currently available for adoption. Whether you live in Switzerland or are looking to adopt from abroad, the process is straightforward with the right preparation.

The adoption process

Shelters in Switzerland typically require an application form, a meeting with the animal, and sometimes a home visit. Adoption contracts specify your responsibilities as an owner, including providing adequate shelter, nutrition, and veterinary care. Most shelters also follow up after adoption to ensure the animal is settling in well.

What's included with adoption

Animals adopted from shelters in Switzerlandare generally vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered or spayed before rehoming. Adoption fees cover these veterinary costs and help the shelter continue its work. Fees vary by shelter and animal but are a fraction of what you'd pay at a breeder.

Adopting from Switzerland to another country

If you're adopting a pet from Switzerlandand bringing it to another European country, you'll need an EU pet passport, a valid rabies vaccination (at least 21 days before travel), and a microchip. Some destination countries have additional requirements such as tapeworm treatment or breed-specific legislation. Check our import guides for country-specific requirements and timelines.

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