Step 1 of 6

Lovely that you want to give an animal a home

There are no wrong answers. The more honest you are, the better we can find out together whether you are a good match.

Good to know

Many of our animals come to us via our international rescue route from different countries. They meet the strictest health requirements in Switzerland: microchip, rabies vaccination, antibody blood test and a check by the border veterinarian. We take care of import, customs and the flight and bring your animal to your home – usually 4 to 6 weeks after you say yes.

How our rescue route works

Which animal are you interested in?

Email

First and last name

Name of your spouse or partner

If you live on your own, please write “none”.

Phone number

Home address: street and number

Postcode and town

Step 2 of 6

Where do you live?

This helps us judge whether the animal will feel at home with you.

How long have you lived at your current address?

How many people live in your household?

How old are all the people living in your household (incl. children)?

Do you own or rent your home?

OwnedRented

Do you have a fenced garden?

YesNo

Step 3 of 6

Your motivation and experience

Why did you choose this animal? (optional)

Why do you want to adopt an animal right now? (optional)

Do you currently have pets? If so, please give details.

Have you had animals before?

YesNo

Step 4 of 6

What would a day with your new animal look like?

Where will the animal be kept during the day and at night?

How long will the animal be alone each day?

neverca. 2 Stunden8 h or more

What activity and exercise will you give the animal every day?

Who will be the main caregiver?

Are you planning to use a transport crate?

YesNoNot sure yet

Do you intend to keep the animal in a transport crate for several hours at a time – for example during holidays or when nobody is at home?

YesNo

Do you have a vet?

Step 5 of 6

Costs and responsibility

What is the maximum amount you would be prepared to spend on vet costs?

What yearly costs do you expect for the animal?

What would you do if the animal destroys things?

What food (type and brand) will you feed?

Under what circumstances would you return the animal to Tierfreunde Schweiz?

What would you do with the animal if you moved house?

Step 6 of 6

Almost done

Please name three personal references (email or phone number).

Reference 1

Reference 2

Reference 3

Further comments (optional)

Adoption fee: CHF 200–650 depending on the animal, payable only once you have met your animal in person and decided to take it in. It covers vaccinations, microchip, spaying or neutering and veterinary examinations. All fees and details (PDF)

Declaration of consent – please tick all boxes

I am aware that I have no entitlement to the adoption of an animal.

I am aware that Tierfreunde Schweiz may reject my application without giving reasons.

I am aware that Tierfreunde Schweiz reserves the right not to disclose the reasons for a rejection to anyone.

I agree to a personal conversation at my home or by video.

I am aware that Tierfreunde Schweiz reserves the right to end the application process at any time without giving reasons.

I am aware that false information or an application made under false pretences will lead to the rejection of my application.

I have read the privacy policy and agree that my information is processed for the adoption.

Lovely that you want to give an animal a home

Where do you live?

Your motivation and experience

What would a day with your new animal look like?

Costs and responsibility

Almost done

Adoption request

Thank you!