ProTier – Stiftung für Tierschutz und Ethik

ProTier – Foundation for Animal Protection and Ethics is an animal shelter in Zurich, Canton of Zurich. Education and Awareness Life and Sanctuary Farms Campaigns and Politics ProTier Magazine "Animal & Human" General Donations Homeless Cats Your Legacy ProTier Ambassadors "ANIMAL & HUMAN" The latest issue is here! PROTIER – FOR OVER 75 YEARS ProTier – Foundation for Animal Protection and Ethics (formerly known as "Swiss Society for Animal Protection") has been advocating for a fair and ethically acceptable treatment of animals through its own projects and campaigns for over 75 years. As a non-profit foundation, ProTier is subject to annual audits and controls of the auditor's report and annual accounts by the Federal Supervisory Authority for Foundations (Audit Report ESA). Thank you for your trust and support. Population Control in Zoos: Species Protection and Animal Welfare The cases in Zurich and Nuremberg show: Species protection must not come at the expense of healthy animals Easter Without Eggs: A Decision with Great Impact As Easter approaches, egg cartons pile up in Swiss supermarkets. The hen is merely a production machine. We show how… What Proper Pig Farming Really Looks Like Proper pig farming means that pigs have enough space, access to fresh air, daylight, and opportunities for activities like rooting and… TO THE BLOG OVERVIEW EASTER CELEBRATION WITHOUT EGGS For Easter, 20% more eggs are produced. After Easter, half a million hens are killed. Eggs are a part of everyday life for many people – yet few know the animal suffering behind their production. Even in Switzerland, where stricter animal protection laws apply, hens in the egg industry suffer immensely. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars (25 reviews).