Economic strain leads more Finns to relinquish pets, SEY reports

As the economic situation tightens, an increasing number of Finnish pet owners are relinquishing their animals, according to recent data from SEY Finnish Animal Protection. This trend is exacerbated by the large number of pets acquired during the COVID-19 pandemic, with many owners now unable to afford their upkeep.

In 2023, SEY Finnish Animal Protection's member organizations took in 161 dogs by government order, a significant increase from the 101 dogs received in the previous year.