A word from the designer

I would define myself more as a precursor than as an entrepreneur. 

My idea for the project didn't come out of nowhere, it had been germinating in my mind for a long time. By dint of observation and conditioning, I was able to glimpse a first outline of what a 21st century animal center could be. It took me years to put together the various combinations that would make ANIDOOR unique in Switzerland. 

My various professional experiences have also shown me that it's time to act, to create a place where animals and professionals can find their place and enjoyment. It's not going to be an easy task, but it's well worth the effort, and we're determined to rise to the challenge!


Marco Leigh Florent SIMONS

Lucas BARBEY

Director of Finance

"For 2 years now, I decided to reach out to the Anidoor structure in order to optimize the finances. On April 10, 2023, I officially became the CFO of the structure."

Jean-Jacques TSCHUMI

FAS architect in charge of the project

 "With experience ranging from prisons to schools, with a few private projects, in equestrian sports, human habitat at various scales, sculptural design of civil engineering objects, I was approached by Anidoor founder-designer Marco Simons and enthused by his motivation. So I put myself at the service of this public utility project.

The reasons for the ANIDOOR project

I started this project because I became aware of the aging state of animal welfare in the Geneva and Vaud region. After working for local veterinarians and listening to them point out the lack of new equipment the lack of specialists to help with complicated operations and the deplorable state of the kennels based in the canton, I became increasingly frustrated with the speed at which animal care was progressing in western Switzerland and the fact that it is not keeping pace with other regions and countries.

So here are my three main motivations: 

Every year there is an increasing number of accidents involving animals, dog bites, horse kicks, livestock attacks, etc. These last points are mainly due to the lack of of general information from the citizens from the point of view of education and behavior towards animals. 

The distances involved in reaching the required level of emergency treatment have a direct effect on pet owners in emergency situations. 

Pet insurance is an area that needs to be improved. Not enough owners take out insurance for their "pets" with a coverage of at least CHF 2000.00 for veterinary costs per year. Sometimes the cost of restoring the animal to health exceeds the owner's available budget, resulting in the animal being euthanized for financial reasons when it could be treated. 

Some laws are extremely outdated compared to the current situation in the animal world. Some countries like England have a police force for animals. 

Please find below its website for more information: United Kingdom - RSPCA

One of my first motivations in creating this animal center is in particular, the idea to work on the problem of genetic malformation and hereditary disease in animals created by humans for aesthetic reasons or for simplicity. For example, the hip problems in German shepherds, Bernese Mountain dogs and St. Bernards caused by selective breeding. 

Another example is dogs bred to be as small as possible, commonly called "teacup dogs", which can lead to respiratory problems, heart or blood vessel malformations and even the appearance of epilepsy in certain breeds of dogs, which are not initially susceptible. 

I wanted to get involved in this cause in order to bring solutions to the mistreatment of animals for human gain. One of my desires is to review the way in which the breedings work but also the but also beauty associations, sometimes at the expense of the health or well-being of the animal. The project aims to ensure the elimination of any malicious modification made to the animal by humans. The creation of a police unit specialized in the animal, as it already exists in England for example, is also an idea of project. 

On a personal basis, in addition to my functions within the Anidoor company, I am committed to the modification of the laws on ill-intentioned breeding, to create breedings to rectify the genetic crimes made over several generations and to support any person or association supporting this fight.