Dyreværnet

Dyreværnet is one of Denmark's oldest animal protection societies, founded in 1898, with its main centre in Rødovre, in the Capital Region, next to Copenhagen. Between its Rødovre and Kolding centres it takes in around fifteen hundred animals a year.

The shelter receives abandoned or surrendered dogs, cats and small animals, gives them veterinary attention and works on their socialisation. Around a thousand animals find a new family each year through its adoption programme.

Dyreværnet also takes mobile veterinary clinics to areas where access to a veterinarian is difficult, and promotes responsible keeping across the country. Adoption visits take place at the Islevdalvej centre, with guidance from the staff.