Care | The Swiss Cats

In 2013, in Switzerland, more than 22600 animals have been taken in shelters : approximately 12400 cats, 3100 dogs, 2700 rodents and 4400 fishes, birds and other reptiles ; among these 22700 animals, about 14700 of them found a new home, and 2400 were returned to their owner. (Source: SPA)

But why do people abandon their cat ?

The mainly called reasons are moving (separation of the couple or new apartment not authorizing pets), health problems of a member of the family (allergy), and behavior problems of the cat : he is too shy, he is not allowed carry, he scratches the furniture, he urinates next to his box, he poops wherever, …
Certain people adopt a cat as pet without knowing anything of their needs ; they have never read a book about cats, never inquired, and have then little realistic expectations for him, and no idea of the care to bring him.

What’s to be done to avoid it ?

The person who wants to adopt a cat has the duty to inquire : the cat is an alive being who does not need the same as a child, a dog, or a goldfish : it is necessary to know it before adopting a cat. This remark is valid for any pet.
The breeders, the veterinarians, and the shelters are good information sources : they can give piece of information about cats, and advise about reference books to get.
The Swiss society for the prevention of cruelty to animals published information sheets in several languages which are very well made.
Finally, the people who suggest cats adopting have a duty of information also : they have to make sure that their young protégé will be placed in good hands before letting him leave.

And about abandonment…

On June 16th of this year, I’ve been three months old. It is the age from which I can be insured at Animalia.

Why an insurance for me ? Because I am not unfortunately shielded from a disease or from an accident, as everybody, and because the veterinary care can be very expensive. For example, the accident of our poor angel Loupi cost 700 CHF. What would it take place if something happened to me and if Claire and Momo did not have the means to pay my treatment ?

With Animalia, your bean can choose an insurance deductible of 100, 300 or 500 CHF. In case of misfortune, Animalia takes care of 80 % of expenses (after deduction of the insurance deductible) up to 5000 CHF a year, or for an unlimited sum if your bean chooses this option. And they take care of all which follows :

my examinations and my care (by a veterinarian)
my medicine and other means prescribed to the veterinary office
all my vaccines (50 CHF a year, off insurance deductible)
my sessions of homoeopathy, acupuncture, osteopathy or still physiotherapy (maximum 12 sessions to 50 CHF a year)
the transport as a matter of urgency up to a health center in case of misfortune (100 CHF a year)
the publication of an announcement if I run away (50 CHF a year)
my expenses of pension (15 CHF a day during maximum 10 days) if my bean is hospitalized and there is nobody else in the house to take care of me
emergencies all around the world
my night stays to the veterinary office (20 CHF a night, maximum 200 CHF a year)

Of course, it is necessary to warn them at once if we are sick or we have an accident, and to send them invoices when we paid so that they pay off us, but it’s worth it for 7.35 CHF a month, isn’t it ?

And if I don’t need all these services during two years (except vaccination), I have a bonus !

1 CHF = 1.1 $ = 0.65 £ = 0.82 €