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Lohjan eläinsuojeluyhdistys

Lohjan eläinsuojeluyhdistys ry

Lohja, Finland

Animal welfareNature & Wildlife conservation
AssociationFounded 2014Local reach
Profile last updated: July 22, 2026

About

Founded in 2014, Lohjan eläinsuojeluyhdistys is a non-profit association based in Lohja, Finland working on animal welfare, nature & wildlife conservation.

Lohjan eläinsuojeluyhdistys ry, known as Lesy, is an animal welfare association founded in Lohja, Finland, in 2014. It aims to promote animal welfare in Lohja and neighbouring municipalities. The association runs a found-animal shelter for the Lohja area and, under contract, for Siuntio's found dogs. It traps and rehomes cats from feral cat populations, provides veterinary care, and organises rehoming, open houses, lectures and fundraising through second-hand flea markets, merchandise sales and collection boxes. The association is run mainly by volunteers and funded by membership fees, donations, sales, and municipal reimbursement for found-animal care. Its stated focus includes reducing the impact of free-roaming cats on local wildlife.

Location

Lohja, Finland

Founded

2014

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

ry

Legal name

Lohjan eläinsuojeluyhdistys ry

Registration

2677839-8

VAT number

FI74400600

Focus areas

animal welfarecatsferal cat populationtrap-neuter-returnanimal shelteradoptionvolunteersLohja

Languages

FI

Causes & programmes

Causes

Animal welfareNature & Wildlife conservation

Works for

Animals

How they work

Direct servicesVolunteer programmesAwareness & education

Programmes

K-populaation kissojen loukutus ja hoito

Animal welfare · Finland

Live-trapping of cats from feral cat colonies in the Lohja area, followed by veterinary care, socialisation and rehoming of the cats as household pets. Aims also to reduce predation on wildlife by free-roaming cats.

Löytöeläintalo

Animal welfare

Shelter for found animals in Lohja, caring for stray animals for the first 15 days under contract with the City of Lohja and then finding them new homes through adoption.

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsMembership feesEarned incomeGovernment fundingCorporate partnerships

Ways to support

DonateMembershipVolunteerShopCorporate partnership

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

OP Uusimaa

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