With the arrival of October, many animal shelters in Spain They tighten the adoption filters.especially when it comes to dark-furred felines. The goal is to prevent irresponsible or cruel uses associated with superstitions still present around Halloween.
At the same time, with the drop in temperatures, shelters and kennels They are requesting donations of blankets, towels, and pet food.and they rely on citizen and business initiatives to support the daily lives of animals waiting for a home.
Black cat adoptions in October: what animal shelters are doing
The cultural association between black cats and the occult has historical roots in Europe, but today the priority of these organizations is... integrity and well-being of the animalTherefore, during October some NGOs and municipal centers postpone deliveries, increase interviews and verifications, or limit adoptions of black and white cats.
In Madrid, for example, from the area of Animal Hug And the Las Rozas Municipal Shelter emphasizes responsible adoption and the need for extreme caution during this time. Experts like Paula Calvo stress that the key is education, follow-up and real commitment by the adoptive families.
There are no official statistics that confirm spikes in attacks due to these beliefs, but shelters prefer to take precautions: The filters are being reinforced to avoid impulsive adoptions, use as a costume "accessory" and subsequent abandonments.
From a regulatory standpoint, the Animal Welfare Law Penalties have been toughened: mistreating and killing a vertebrate can lead to imprisonment. At the same time, reports of mistreatment have increased in recent years (more than a thousand annually), and abandonment remains high in Spain, with hundreds of thousands of animals homeless every year, according to data released by the sector.
Urgent appeals: blankets and winter supplies
From Madrid to Cádiz, passing through Elche, El Vendrell or Gurb, the shelters They are asking for blankets, towels, and bedding. To help dogs and cats withstand the damp and cold. Canned food, dry food, and hygiene products are also needed.
- Dog pound in Los Barrios (Cadiz): They request blankets, towels, and bedding; deliveries are made in the morning (9:30-14:00) and on weekday afternoons (16:00-18:00). They do not offer home pickups.
- SPAC Vendrell Shelter (El Vendrell): urgent appeal for blankets and basic supplies.
- PROA (Madrid): They collect donations at the shelter. Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 to 14:00Contact us by email for location and any questions.
- Osona (Gurb) Animal Shelter: they ask large and medium blankets (wool, fleece…), from 9:00 to 18:00 every day; if there is no staff, they are left at the entrance.
- Add some cherries (Madrid): collection point for blankets and cans Wednesday to Saturday (12:00-17:00) for delivery to various animal shelters.
- Saved Footprints (Elche): They accept blankets in good condition; you can contribute. contacting by message direct.
The organizations remind us that It is not necessary to donate new itemsIt is enough that they are clean and in good condition to improve the well-being of the animals in shelter.
Charity campaigns and events underway
In the corporate sphere, the company Calier has organized charity walks with the Granollers Animal Shelter and the León Animal and Plant Protection Association. Internal volunteering for accompany and socialize dogs which strengthens the community-shelter bond.
In distribution, the chain Gadis “Feed Friendship” concluded another edition with more than 73.000 kilos of products Food and hygiene supplies were donated to 79 animal shelters in Galicia and Castile and León. The citizen contribution (€3.248) was supplemented by a corporate contribution (€15.265), reaching € 18.513 and consolidating a cumulative trajectory exceeding 473.000 kilos delivered in seven editions.
In the Canary Islands, La Orotava is preparing the Charity Dog Walk November 9th, with collection of feed and materials, adoption gateway (with Refugio Internacional, Casa Refugio Candi Raya, and ADEPAC) and canine demonstrations by law enforcement agencies. The public is invited to participate, since each kilogram of feed contributes to improving the lives of the animals in its care.
Animal shelters encourage anyone who wants to help to find out more through their official channels: it can be done donate, adopt with follow-up, sponsor or spread the word to the animals that are waiting for a family.
In these weeks, prevention and solidarity intersect: the animal shelters strengthen adoption controls Before October, they request blankets and food for the winter and rely on campaigns and events that multiply the impact; any contribution, however small it may seem, makes a real difference in the welfare of animals.
