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Source: Fundación Affinity: abandonment and adoption study, 2026 edition with 2025 data · Event or edition date: 2026 · Editorial review: 1 October 2026.
In 2026, Fundación Affinity is presenting its abandonment and adoption study with data for 2025. The official page records 285,720 dogs and cats taken in by animal shelters in Spain: 169,268 dogs and 116,452 cats. The edition date and the year analysed are different.
How to read the figures
The data describe animals taken in by shelters. They should not be presented as a count of abandonments recorded in 2026 or as a figure for dogs only. Check the methodology and the original document before comparing years or attributing causes.
Responsibility continues after adoption
The foundation highlights identification, reproductive control, education and adoption as part of its prevention work. Before taking on an animal, think about your schedule, space, budget and available support. The decision requires time and commitment for the animal’s whole life.
Prepare for an arrival with specific needs
Ask the shelter about the animal’s diet, routines and care instructions. Get a bowl, a resting area and suitable walking gear ready. Avoid switching food abruptly just because of a special offer, and confirm any changes with the professionals who know the animal.
A common question
Do the figures in this edition refer to 2026?
The edition is presented in 2026, but the figures quoted refer to animals taken in during 2025. This article distinguishes between the two years.
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Original source
Fundación Affinity: abandonment and adoption study, 2026 edition with 2025 data. Accessed 1 October 2026.