Tierschutzverein Zug

Founded in 1947, Tierschutzverein Zug is a non-profit association based in Allenwinden, Switzerland working on animal welfare, nature & wildlife conservation.

The Tierschutzverein Zug is a non-profit animal welfare association in the canton of Zug, Switzerland, founded on 3 December 1947. It runs an animal shelter in Allenwinden, opened in 2003, which cares for homeless pets, including cats and small animals, and a separate dog shelter and dog holiday home in Neuheim. The association takes in and rehomes lost and found animals, runs a feline neutering campaign for feral and farm cats, and operates a hedgehog care station. It advises the public on animal ownership and adoption, educates people about animal welfare, represents animal interests at cantonal level, and trains animal care apprentices. It is funded mainly by donations and membership fees and describes itself as politically and commercially independent. Its work covers animal welfare for both animals and people in the region.