Now that you’ve decided to buy a property in Spain and live here either permanently or semi-permanently, Hamiltons of London will help you search for the perfect location and home. You may start thinking about adding a pet to your household.
Once you have found a house to buy in Moraira, you will become aware of the abundance of animal rescue centers along the coast and inland. These centers are run by volunteers who liaise with the vets, rescue animals who have been spotted on their own, and arrange for the capture and sterilization of feral cats. They try to re-unite lost animals and re-home those whose previous owners do not come forward. They do home checks before adoptions to ensure that animals are not being sent to more neglect, abuse, or disappointment.
Once you have settled into the villa for sale in Moraira that you have chosen, is this something that you may also wish to do? These marvelous organizations do not only need adopters; if you are not currently able to adopt a pet of your own, they are constantly looking for volunteers to dog walk and clean, groom, cuddle, fundraise, and provide temporary foster homes for cats and dogs. Whether you’re a dog or a cat person, there will be a rescue center not far away that would welcome your interest and help.
Despite updating Spanish law recently, which views pets as living beings rather than things ensuring that penalties can be applied if an animal is ill-treated, this has in no way lessened the need for these remarkable centers, which are always full to overflowing. Anyone looking for a villa for sale in Spain can look forward to being able to help with the remarkable work done at the rescue centers.
When you buy a house in Spain and move in, you may want to adopt a pet, and you can be sure that the rescue centers will ensure that you can choose the healthiest and most suitable pet for your new home. They will carry out vet checks, make a home check for the security and safety of your new pet, give advice on the animal's care, and, in most cases, ensure that the animal is fully vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed. They usually charge a small fee to cover these costs but, other than that, raise money via fundraising with local events such as auctions, music evenings, and quiz nights. Many people donate old bedding, etc, to help.
Here are some of the rescue organizations in Marina Alta; none will be very far from you, wherever you choose to buy a home in Costa Blanca.
Situated between Benissa and Teulada is AKIRA.
PLUTO is also in the Benissa, Teulada, and Moraira areas and offers rescue and protection for both cats and dogs.
In Javea, APASA has been rescuing dogs for many years.
Inland in the hills behind Denia is APROP, who look after Dogs and Cats.
In Calpe, SPA TSV has been helping Dogs and Cats since 1982.
Adoption
If you’ve found a home to buy in Spain and have adopted your new companion, you will now want to keep them safe and healthy. We are not short of excellent veterinary surgeries throughout this region, which are much less expensive than in many other countries. There are requirements for the immunizations that your pet should regularly receive here in Spain, and it is also necessary to ensure that both cats and dogs have registered microchips, mainly if they are not house pets and are likely to require occasional kennelling.
Conclusion
You have now found your dream Mediterranean villa for sale in the Costa Blanca and adopted your new pet. However, you may still need to travel occasionally for work to visit relatives and or just for a change of scenery and will need to make sure your fur- babies are looked after in your absence. There are some superb kennels and catteries in the area, and the best way to check if they may suit your needs is to visit them without an appointment. Those in tip-top condition will have no objection to showing you around and discussing your pet's needs. Some may also offer grooming services and a collection and delivery service; prices are generally reasonable, and discounts are given for additional animals. Ask other locals about their recommendations and experience, particularly our team at Hamiltons of London, who are all animal lovers.
