Eestimaa Loomakaitse Liit

Founded in 2010, Eestimaa Loomakaitse Liit is a non-profit association based in Tallinn, Estonia working on animal welfare, nature & wildlife conservation, human rights.

Eestimaa Loomakaitse Liit is a civic, non-profit animal protection association active in Estonia. It was founded in 2010 and regards itself as the legal successor to the Estonian Animal Protection Union established in 1929. The organisation rescues and rehabilitates animals, helps find new homes for them, and gives legal and practical advice on animal ownership and welfare issues. It also campaigns for animal welfare legislation, reports on cases of animal cruelty, runs awareness and training activities, and commissions animal protection research. It works mainly in Estonia, with an information line available 24/7, and relies on volunteers, donations and sponsors. Its stated aims include protecting animals from harmful human activity, raising standards of animal keeping, and preserving biodiversity.