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Practical guides

Practical guides.

What to do in the first hours, in what order, and who to contact in Switzerland. Short guides, easy to read on a phone.

My cat is missing: what to do

Missing cat in Switzerland: where to look first, who to tell, how to post a free alert. The useful steps, in order, checked in October 2026.

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My dog is lost: what to do

Lost dog in Switzerland: stay where it ran off, do not chase it, check AMICUS, tell vets and police, and post a free alert with a photo.

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I found an animal: what to do

Found a cat or dog in Switzerland: have the chip read, tell the owner or your canton’s authority (art. 720a Civil Code), and post a free alert.

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Bird, reptile, wild animal: who to call →

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