Swiss Animal Protection SAP is the umbrella organization of 58 cantonal and regional
animal protection associations in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein.
Founded in 1861, it is the oldest and biggest animal protection organization operating
throughout Switzerland. It is an active member of the World Society for the Protection of
Animals WSPA and a consultative member of the EU’s Eurogroup for Animal Welfare.
All the efforts of Swiss Animal Protection SAP are aimed at promoting responsible
treatment of animals. The SAP combats cruelty to animals as a result of ignorance,
thoughtlessness and the pursuit of gain. It aims to make the general public aware of the
need to keep animals in appropriate conditions and for decent, protective treatment of
animals. It campaigns for better laws and proper implementation of the Animal Protection
Law. To this end, it seeks constructive cooperation with the appropriate authorities. At
the same time, it has set aside special tied funds to support the work of its Sections and
their animal shelters.
Swiss Animal Protection SAP is based in Basel and has over 30 employees. It maintains
special household pet, wild animal and domestic animal units, as well as a special unit on
animal experiments and genetic engineering, a veterinary advisory service and an advisory
service for legal questions relating to animal protection. Particular emphasis is also
placed on interesting young people in animal protection through an SAP special unit and an
animal protection teacher, who promotes animal protection ideas in schools. The Swiss
Animal Protection SAP supervisory service, which is accredited by the Swiss Government,
monitors livestock husbandry installations for organic label organizations, animal
transport and slaughter houses. |
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