Stray animals

Under the Animal Welfare Act, the municipality is responsible for arranging temporary care for stray dogs and cats, as well as other similar small companion and hobby animals found in its area.

Löytöeläintalo Sepsis is responsible for the temporary care of stray animals (dogs, cats and other small pets) in the Joroinen municipal area.

Löytöeläintalo Sepsis — contact information

Visiting address:
Timo Sistonen
Pirttiseläntie 442
58920 Rantasalmi

Phone: 040 715 6257
Email: timo.sistonen@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE! In urgent emergencies (stray animals and animal welfare matters), contact the supervisory veterinarian, the police, the on-call veterinarian or the emergency response centre.

Stray animal statistics

Under Section 26 of the Animal Welfare Act, which entered into force in 2024, the municipality must compile and publish annual statistics on stray animals taken into custody.

In Joroinen, one (1) dog and one (1) cat have been taken into custody during 2025.