2+ week, 3+ day ago   (395+ words) A Miniature Spitz in a stroller: In Neuchâtel, two dogs of this breed were killed by unknown assailants. The Neuchâtel judicial authorities are not required to pursue criminal charges in connection with the killing of two dogs in 2023. The Federal…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (247+ words) New Arrivals Among National Dogs: Mother “Lio” with her eight puppies. Dog lovers can now marvel at the new arrivals at Barryland in Martigny, Valais: Eight St. Bernard puppies were born last week at the kennel. The puppies’ mother is…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (362+ words) Finally at the top: Jinny Lu has won the annual “World’s Ugliest Dog” contest. In this contest, the underdogs are the winners: The title of “World’s Ugliest Dog” has once again been awarded in California. A female pug easily outshone…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (348+ words) Peter V. Kunz, President of Swiss Animal Protection (STS). The Swiss Animal Welfare Association has filed a complaint against the Solothurn cantonal veterinarian in connection with the Ramiswil case. The association also filed a complaint against her supervisor. The canton had…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (395+ words) A dog's brain reacts particularly strongly to human smiles. A comprehensive study confirms what dog owners have known for a long time: Dogs can recognize human emotions in faces—and distinguish between them. It’s no coincidence that dogs are considered…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (488+ words) Cats may run away during fireworks or injure themselves while trying to escape. The widespread decision to forgo fireworks due to the drought has made the National Day significantly quieter for many animals. Swiss Animal Protection describes this as a…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (316+ words) Birds are likely to be relieved by the fireworks bans this August 1: For birds, fireworks mean days of stress. They flee, can hardly find any rest, and avoid their roosts even days later, as a new study from Basel shows....