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Animal protection supervision

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  • Helsinki
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Examples of animal mistreatment include leaving an animal alone for a long time, not giving an animal enough water or food, neglecting to take a dog outside, not treating an animal’s illnesses or keeping an animal in an unsuitable or hazardous place.

The mere barking of a dog without suspicions of the animal having been left alone for too long (more than 12 hours at a time) is not against the A ...

Do the following

How to file an animal welfare notification - File an animal welfare notification by email: kymp.elainsuojelu@hel.fi

Background information

If you suspect animal abuse and neglect report this to the municipal veterinarian, the municipal health protection authority or the police. Animals must the protected from distress, pain and suffering in the best possible way and every effort must be made to promote the welfare and good treatment of animals. The Animal Welfare Act contains provisions on animal premises, feed, care and breeding.

Enforcing the Animal Welfare Act is the joint responsibility of municipalities and central government authorities such as the police.

In urgent cases, contact the police by calling the emergency number 112.

The service is provided by

City of Helsinki

Responsible for the service

City of Helsinki, Urban Environment Division
Text edited by: City of Helsinki, Urban Environment Division
Updated: 27/3/2024