Introduction
In Tunisia, as in many countries, is synonymous with sun, beaches ... but also, unfortunately, a significant increase in the abandonment of pets. These acts, often motivated by imprempion in the face of vacation departments, are mostly avoided.
What if we changed your eyes?
Rather than pointing the finger, this article offers a benevolent and preventive approach to better understand the link between adoption and abandonment. Because to adopt is also to project yourself into the future: vacation, life changes, Dementeds ¦ All these moments must be anticipates.
Responsible adoption remains the best solution to prevent the abandonment of dogs and cats, especially in summer period.
Abandonment of animals in Tunisia: an avoitable problem
According to animal protection associations, more than 60,000 animals are abandoned each year in France, including half during the summer. In Tunisia, although there are no exhaustive official figures, shelters like SOS Tunisia animals, the voice of animals sound the alarm each summer season.
The most frequent reasons:
- No solution provided for the holidays
- Impulsive adoption, especially in confinement period or for children
- Financial difficulties or lack of information on the needs of the animal
These abandonments do not always result from a voluntary cruelty, but rather of a lack of anticipation.
Adopting an animal is also prepared for the future
Too often, the adoption is reworked at a moment of emotion or to a temporary whim. However, welcoming an animal is making a commitment for 10 to 15 years old, sometimes more.
It means thinking:
- On the holidays: can I take her? Having him kept?
- To my stabilite: Device, marriage, change of employment, expatriation ...
- At costs: vaccines, food, veterinary care, accessories
Responsible adoption is an adoption reflects. It is not an obstacle to freedom or projects: it is a choice that includes a new realite.
Inform well before adopting in Tunisia
Time and daily routine
A dog or a cat needs daily interaction. Walking, care, games are part of its well-being.
The budget to be provided for a dog or a cat
- Power supply: 60 to 150 TND/month
- Annual vaccines: 80 to 150 TND
- Antiparasitices, sterilization, imprevus care: provide a small fund
Housing and adaptable environment
- Is my apartment or my house adapted?
- Do my neighbors tole the animals?
- Is there a space where it can defour?
Moral and emotional commitment
An animal will trust you. He will depends on you. You have to be ready to love it, even in more difficult periods.
Holidays: alternatives abandoned
The idea that "I leave, so I cannot keep it" is a reflex that can be broken.
In Tunisia, several solutions exist:
- Animal pensions in major cities (Tunis, Sousse, Hammamet) such as Dogschool-TN
- Pet-Sitters available via Facebook groups or local applications
- Friends, neighbors or family members who can take care of it
And if you want to travel with your animal, it is quite possible, provided you do it in advance: documents, means of transport, vaccination ... (see our guide "train, plane or car: which transportation to choose?").
Adopt manager: 5 good questions to ask
Before falling for a ball of hair:
- Do I have free time every day to take care of it?
- Am I ready to cope with impreavus costs?
- Is my accommodation adapted?
- Do I have a daycare solution for holidays or emergencies?
- Am I ready to get involved for over 10 years?
If you hesitate, delay adoption. It is a sign of wisdom, no guilty hesitation.
Adopting is not only to save an animal is also bringing a new energy into your life. In order for this beautiful decision to be a success, it must be mature reflechy.
An animal is neither a surrender gift nor a summer passade. It is an emotional, daily and often very joyful commitment, provided you have planned it.
So before adopting, ask yourself the right questions. And above all, surround yourself, inform yourself, and prepare you to live a real love story.
Did you know?
In some Nordic countries such as Norwege or Switzerland, companies grant free "animal attachment" days to their adopting employees. The objective? Promote a good start of relationship between humans and their new pet. An idea that inspires certain NGOs in Tunisia, especially for temporary reception benefits!
Conclusion
Adoption is an act of love and responsibility. In Tunisia, preventing abandonment involves better information, preparation for imprevuses and community solidarity.
FAQ â Adoption responsible in Tunisia: Avoid abandonment of animals in summer
1. Why are there more abandonment of animals in summer?
In summer, the ones on vacation are more frequent and many owners do not anticipate custody or the trip with their animal. The lack of solutions provided in advance unfortunately leads to an increase in abandonment.
2. What solutions exist in Tunisia to avoid abandonment during the holidays?
Several alternatives are available to owners:
- Animal pensions in cities like Tunis, Sousse or Hammamet,
- Pet-Sitters via Facebook groups and local platforms,
- Family, friends or neighbors that can provide temporary guard,
- Traveling with your animal, preparing vaccines and necessary documents in advance.
3. What does it really mean to adopt a manner responsible?
Adopting responsible is:
- Anticipate the imprevus (holidays, managing, life changes),
- Provide an adapted budget,
- offer time and attention every day,
- Assistantly and morally engage for 10 at 15 years old or more.
4. What are the signs that I am not yet ready to adopt?
If you hesitate on your availability, your finances, your accommodation stability or your capacity to manage the holidays, better wait. Delaying adoption is not a failure: it is an act of wisdom that avoids a future abandonment.
