löytöeläinten
Löytöeläinten refers to the Finnish term for stray or lost animals. When an animal is found wandering without an owner, it is often considered a löytöeläin. This designation triggers a specific legal and practical process in Finland aimed at reuniting the animal with its rightful owner or finding it a new home.
The primary responsibility for handling löytöeläinten falls upon municipalities. Each municipality is typically required to arrange
Upon being taken into care, the animal's details are recorded, and efforts are made to identify its
If no owner comes forward within a legally defined period, usually a few weeks, the animal becomes