Things to consider when adopting a cat

Adopting a shelter cat is a rewarding experience. Not only does it bring the enjoyment of caring for a new companion, but it also opens a space for that shelter to rescue another cat in need. Following these guidelines will help you make a match that’s truly rewarding for both you and your new kitty.

Things to consider when adopting a dog

Before you rush into this life changing decision, you should ask yourself a few questions to make sure that you’re prepared, that your family and home are ready, and that you’re picking the right dog and shelter or rescue group.
Read through these 7 tips.

Acclimatising a new cat to your home

Adjusting to a new home can be a tense and frightening experience for a cat.

Your patience and understanding during his initial adjustment period can do a lot to help your new cat feel at home.

How to Prepare Your Dog for the Vet

Trips to the vet can be scary for dogs and stressful for owners. However, with a little training and planning, you can help keep your dog relaxed and well-behaved during vet visits.

Here are 14 great tips!

Introducing your cat to a new cat

Unfortunately, there are no reliable guides for deciding the best matches among cats. These recommendations is however applicable to all types.
See also CatCheckup article.
And KittyTree article.

Things to look out for in Nature in Spain 

The threats to pets in Spain tend to be regional so it’s advisable to discuss the local dangers with your vet.
However, here are some of the most significant threats to pets and animals in the Mediterranean area.

Bringing your pet to Spain.

Article on how to bring your pet to Spain successfully.

Other useful links: PetAir, AirPets. 

And Taking the ferry.

Flying with pets within mainland Europe

Cats, dogs and ferrets can travel freely between most EU countries without documentation if they have the EU PET PASSPORT that is issued by veterinarians within the EU.
More info in this article.

Feral and stray cats in Spain

What to do (if anything) about feral cats in Spain is a contentious topic. Here are some articles to help you decide:
Alleycat
Petfinder
Peta’s opinion

Do you know how to recognise the signs of dehydration?

Animals cannot tell their owners when they are thirsty, and recognising the signs of dehydration in different animals is crucial for pet owners and farmers to ensure the animals are properly hydrated, particularly during hot summer months.

Read more in this article..

Own article: A triple challenge for supporting Spanish rescue animals

Adoptapet’s own observations after a year since its start.
What are the biggest challenges for animal charities and how could they be solved? And what can we all do to help?
Read more in this article..

Looking after your pet in hot weather.

The RSPCA has put together some good tips for how to keep your pets cool this summer.
The advice is split into cats, dogs, farm animals etc.

Read the article here.

Interview with an animal rights lawyer

During lock-down we interviewed Raquel López Teruel to hear more about common issues for animal rescue associations and how they can get better at knowing what rights they have and animals in Spain. Read the interview HERE.

20 Questions to ask when adopting a dog

A comprehensive list of things to think about when adopting a dog. Both in terms of helping you find one that suits you and your family, as well as making the experience as positive as possible for the dog. Compiled by Your dog advisor.