Found animals

According to the Order Act, dogs, cats and other domestic and pet animals must be kept on a leash in built-up areas. Animals moving loose and without the owner's contact information are interpreted as found animals.

The Animal Welfare Act (Section 15) obliges municipalities to arrange temporary care for stray and recovered dogs and cats, as well as other similar small companion and hobby animals. 
The found animal is cared for for 15 days, after which it is placed in a new home or euthanized. If your dog or cat goes missing, it's a good idea to ask the found animal shelters and also inform them of the missing animal's information. 

The municipality is responsible for arranging temporary care for stray animals in accordance with Section 693 of the Animal Welfare Act (Act on Animal Welfare 2023/26).

The contracting partner is

Päijät-Hämeen Animal Protection Association
Animal shelter
Jokimaankuja 4
15700 Lahti
tel. (03) 781 1543
Tue and Thu 14-18pm and Sun 13-16pm, other times by arrangement
Emergency phone 044 974 4636 urgent matters only
mon-fri 8am-18pm, sat 8am-15pm, sun 8am-16pm
phesy@phesy.fi

In 2024 There were 36 stray animals, of which 30 were cats and 6 were dogs.
In 2023 There were 44 stray animals, of which 36 were cats and 8 were dogs.