Shelters and adoption

1. Think it through. They’ll live with you for over fifteen years: time, home, holidays and costs.
2. Contact the shelter. They’ll help you choose by personality, not by photo.
3. Questionnaire and interview. Sometimes a home visit or a few days of fostering.
4. Contract. Usually includes microchip, vaccines and neutering, with a fee that covers part of the cost.
5. Microchip in your name on the RAIA, the Andalusian register.
6. First days. Calm, a quiet corner and a vet check-up.

Spain’s Ley 7/2023 plans a course and insurance for dog owners; some of it is still pending.