Police rescue abused dog Tsäki in Põlvamaa — now seeking new home

In mid-May, police in Põlvamaa responded to a report of a man beating his dog and removed the animal from its owner. The dog, named Tsäki, was taken to the Tartu homeless animals shelter and is now waiting for a new family.

Police in Põlvamaa, southern Estonia, intervened in mid-May after receiving a report that a man had been beating his dog. Officers responded to the scene together with representatives from the Tartu homeless animals shelter, and the dog was confiscated from its owner.

The rescued dog, named Tsäki, was brought to the Tartu shelter, where staff are now caring for him while he waits for a new permanent home. Shelter workers say that despite his ordeal, Tsäki is recovering and is in need of a loving family.

Animal abuse cases in Estonia are handled jointly by police and animal welfare organisations. Authorities have the right to remove an animal from its owner if there is evidence of mistreatment or neglect. Anyone interested in adopting Tsäki can contact the Tartu homeless animals shelter directly.