Tierschutzverein Oberwallis
Visp, Switzerland · 10 animals available
Animals at this shelter
10 animals
How to adopt from Tierschutzverein Oberwallis
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Find a match
Browse the available animals on this page, save your favourites, and check each animal's profile for personality traits and care needs.
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Get in touch
Use the contact details above — or click "Get contact info" on an animal's page — to reach out to the shelter. Mention which animal you're interested in.
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Application
Most shelters ask for a short written application covering your living situation, prior pet experience, and daily routine. This helps them find the best match for your home.
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Meet & greet
Visit the shelter in person — or arrange a video call for cross-border adoptions — to spend time with your potential new companion.
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Home check
Some shelters carry out a brief home visit or video walkthrough to make sure your space is a safe fit for the animal.
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Adoption day
Sign the adoption contract, pay any applicable adoption fee, and head home with your new family member.
Process and fees vary by shelter — contact Tierschutzverein Oberwallis directly for specifics.
About
About Tierschutzverein Oberwallis
Tierschutzverein Oberwallis is a cat shelter based in Visp, Switzerland. There are currently 10 cats listed for adoption.
The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are Mixed Breed.
The animals currently listed at Tierschutzverein Oberwallis range in age from about 0 to 0 years old.
Adoption process
Adopting from Visp
Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.
When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Tierschutzverein Oberwallis directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself — we just make it easier for you to find the animal in the first place.
For a full breakdown of cross-border adoption requirements from Switzerland, see our Switzerland import guide.
At a glance
Breeds currently at Tierschutzverein Oberwallis
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Tierschutzverein Oberwallis is one of 20+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in Switzerland. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:
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- AJPA Jura — Glovelier (1 animal)
- Amici degli Animali del Ticino — Lugano (TI) (10 animals)
- ANDANA Pfotenhilfe Schweiz (31 animals)
- Anihelp Tierhilfe — Anihelp (25 animals)
- Animal Happyend — Animal Happyend (226 animals)
- ArchePfötli — Archepfoetli (4 animals)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tierschutzverein Oberwallis located?
Tierschutzverein Oberwallis is in Visp, Switzerland.
How many animals does Tierschutzverein Oberwallis have available for adoption?
Tierschutzverein Oberwallis currently has 10 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 10 cats. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from Tierschutzverein Oberwallis?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Tierschutzverein Oberwallis directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Tierschutzverein Oberwallis handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.
Can I adopt from Tierschutzverein Oberwallis if I live in another country?
Yes. Cross-border adoption within the EU is straightforward thanks to the EU pet passport system. The animal needs to be at least 15 weeks old, microchipped to ISO 11784/11785, and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Tierschutzverein Oberwallis typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport — common options include rescue networks (NGO-run road transport), professional pet-transport companies, "flight nannies" (volunteer in-cabin couriers), or self-drive pickups for shelters in neighbouring countries.
Is Tierschutzverein Oberwallis a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
Tierschutzverein Oberwallis is listed on TailHarbor based on data scraped from their own website, but TailHarbor has not yet manually verified the shelter's contact details. We recommend confirming details directly with the shelter before travelling for an adoption visit.
What is the adoption fee at Tierschutzverein Oberwallis?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Tierschutzverein Oberwallis directly. Typical fees in Switzerland cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Tierschutzverein Oberwallis via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.