This is exactly what the Finnish mothers probably do not have to hear from their children, who wanted to bring a puppy or kitten to the house from the street. After all, homeless animals are simply not here. I did not understand how this could be noticeable until I got to Turku. In Russia, in every second (if not the first) yard, you can find homeless animals hiding in the basements, which are grandly fed up by the old ladies living in this yard. But here I have not met a single homeless pet. I decided to look for information on the Internet.
The issue of the acquisition and maintenance of pets Finns are very responsible and even reverent. First they will think about it, calculate what it will cost them, calculate their strength, and only then will they buy a friend for themselves. Finns are very kind to pets - as full members of the family. In Finland, veterinary clinics are well equipped, there are animal welfare societies, hotels and “nursing homes” for pets, and a cafe has recently opened, where several cats live permanently. But not only a well-developed sense of responsibility makes the Finns treat their pets with such seriousness. Taxes and strict laws also contribute to this. I wish every single person in the world would be this responsible for pets as Finnish people are.