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Termination of operations subject to notification under the Animal Welfare Act

  • Permit or other obligation
  • Nationwide except the Åland Islands
  • Public service

If you have notified the regional state administrative agency of operations subject to notification under the Animal Welfare Act, you can submit a notification of termination through this service.

If necessary, check the mode of operation on the website of the Finnish Food Authority. You can find the link to their website under the background and legislation section.

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You can submit a notification of termination through the online service (available in Finnish and Swedish). Provide the information required for using the online service. Submit the notification without delay.

There are deadlines for submitting a notification of terminating operations in certain situations that are listed below.

Submit a written notification no later than 30 days before terminating the operations if

  • you practice professional or large-scale keeping of dogs, cats or other companion or recreational purposes
  • you operate a wild animal shelter

Submit a notification of termination to the regional state administrative agency of the area in which you operate.

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Text edited by: Finnish Food Authority
Updated: 31/12/2025