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In 2020, unwanted litters became the second main reason for pet abandonment, with figures reaching 14 percent of the cases. The main cause that prompted owners to abandon their pets was financial reasons, accounting for approximately a fourth of all cases.

Main reasons why owners abandon their pets in Spain in 2020

Characteristic	Share of abandonment cases
Financial reasons	25%
Unwanted litters	14%
Behavioural issues	12%
End of hunting season	10%
Loss of interest	9%
Lack of time/room	8%
Change of residency	6%
Birth of a child	-
Hospitalization or decease of owner	-
Divorce	-
Vacation	-
Allergies	-

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November 2021

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Spain

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2020

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