In 2023, unwanted litters became the main reason for pet abandonment, with figures reaching 15 percent of the cases. The second main cause that prompted owners to abandon their pets was the loss of interest, accounting for approximately 13 percent of all cases.
Main reasons why owners abandon their pets in Spain in 2023
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Fundación Affinity. (September 26, 2024). Main reasons why owners abandon their pets in Spain in 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/964532/reasons-for-pet-abandonment-spain/
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