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Dyrefondet

Gentofte, Denmark

Animal welfareEducationTax-deductible donations
Operating foundationFounded 1973National reach
Profile last updated: June 29, 2026

About

Founded in 1973, Dyrefondet is a foundation based in Gentofte, Denmark working on animal welfare, education.

Dyrefondet is a Danish animal welfare organisation, established as a foundation in 1973. It works on practical and preventive animal protection, covering companion animals, farm animals and wild animals in Denmark. Its work includes public information campaigns, advice to pet owners through its consultancy service, free school books on animal welfare, and lobbying of Danish authorities and parliament on legislation affecting animals. It is funded by support members, private donations and legacies, and is run by an unpaid board with a small secretariat.

Location

Gentofte, Denmark

Founded

1973

Organisation type

Operating foundation

Legal form

erhvervsdrivende fond

Registration

56490612

Focus areas

animal welfaredyrevelfærddogscatsschool bookslegaciesDenmark

Languages

DA

Causes & programmes

Causes

Animal welfareEducation

Works for

AnimalsChildren

How they work

Awareness & educationDirect servicesAdvocacy & campaigning

Programmes

Konsulenttjenesten

Animal welfare · Denmark

Free advisory service answering questions about pets and other animals, mainly dogs and cats, by phone and email.

Skolebøger

Education · Denmark

Free school books on animal welfare for Danish schools, available as downloadable PDFs and as printed class sets, teaching children about animals.

Countries of operation

Denmark

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsMembership feesLegaciesGrants

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingMembershipLegacy giving

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

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