Animal Shelter
Additional information
- Turun eläinsuojeluyhdistys (in Finnish)
- Tee eläinsuojeluilmoitus (hint the authorities about cruelty to animals; in Finnish)
The animal shelter in Turku takes in pets that no longer have an owner and that have been taken into custody by the authorities. The shelter sees to the temporary care of such pets and also treats injured and starving wild animals.
Opening hours of the animal shelter:
- Mon–Fri 8.00–18.00
- Sat–Sun and on holidays 08.00–17.00
Contact information of the animal shelter:
- Tel. +358 (0)2 262 3110 or +358 (0)50 554 6394
- Vanha Tampereentie 229, 20380 TURKU
- Animal welfare supervisor Heidi Leyser-Kopra, tel. +358 (0)40 176 9106
If your pet disappears or you find a runaway pet, contact the animal shelter or the police. If you suspect that an animal is being treated badly, contact the supervising veterinarian, tel. +358 (0)44 907 3854.
Price list of the animal shelter
Municipalities have the right to charge a fee from the owner or holder of the animal for collecting, treating and possibly putting down the animal. The owner can retrieve their pet after paying the treatment fee unless there are impediments related to animal welfare. If the pet is not retrieved from the shelter within 15 days, it can be given to a new owner or it can be put down.
Fees (including VAT 24%):
- dogs 20,40 €/day
- cats 13,60 €/day
- other small animals 10,20 €/day
The animal shelter co-operates with the following cities and municipalities:
Kaarina, Kustavi, Lieto, Masku, Naantali, Nousiainen, Paimio, Parainen, Raisio, Rusko, Sauvo, Taivassalo ja Vehmaa.