Adopting a Dog or Cat in Casablanca (2026 Guide)
Adopting a dog or cat in Casablanca runs through a few active associations, a visit, an adoption contract, and a first trip to the vet. The fee asked is modest, often between 0 and 500 dirhams, and the animal is usually already vaccinated. Here is where to look and how to do it well.
Where to adopt in Casablanca
Casablanca has several animal-welfare organizations. These were checked on 15 September 2026 against their own websites or an independent source:
SPA du Maroc
The Société Protectrice des Animaux du Maroc runs shelter, care and adoption in Casablanca, as well as in Kenitra, Mohammedia and Rabat: spadumaroc.com. It also publishes a directory of Moroccan animal associations.
UMPA (Moroccan Union for Animal Protection)
UMPA is listed in Casablanca in the SPA du Maroc directory, but its own website no longer responds, so start with an association you can reach.
SPANA Casablanca
SPANA has one of its five Moroccan centres in Casablanca. Its Moroccan site lists veterinary care and cats and dogs for adoption: spana.org.ma.
Volunteer networks
A large share of Casablanca adoptions happen through volunteer groups and neighbourhood pages that place kittens and puppies found on the street. Ask around, at your vet, or in local groups. Always confirm the animal has been examined before you commit.
The steps, in short
The process is the same across Morocco: visit the shelter, ask the right questions, sign an adoption contract, then prepare your home. We cover every step in our complete guide to adopting in Morocco.
In Casablanca, add two practical details: the trip to the shelter, sometimes on the outskirts, and a carrier to bring the animal home safely.
What the law requires since 2026
This is new, and it applies to every adoption. Law 19.25 on stray animals, published in Official Bulletin no. 7533, now requires every owner to declare their animal through the national electronic service, to have it permanently carry its identification number, and to keep an up-to-date health record. A change of owner, which an adoption is, must be declared within 24 hours.
In practice, ask the shelter two more questions: is the animal already identified, and are you leaving with its health record? Everything is covered in our guide to Law 19.25.
What it costs in Casablanca
The adoption fee is modest, sometimes symbolic. It is mainly the first round of care to budget for, as elsewhere in the country:
- Vaccination: 200 to 400 MAD
- Sterilization, if not already done: 500 to 1,500 MAD
- Deworming and parasite treatment: 50 to 150 MAD
- First vet visit: 100 to 200 MAD
Then it has to be fed every month: about 100 to 150 MAD of kibble for a cat, and 250 to 450 MAD for a 10 to 20 kg dog, based on our price survey of four Moroccan retailers. The calculation is in our guide to adopting a street animal.
Dog or cat: what Casablanca life means
Before choosing, look at your daily life. In Casablanca, that often means an apartment, traffic, and heavy summers.
- A cat adapts easily to apartment living and needs little space.
- A dog needs daily walks, morning and evening, which takes planning in a large city.
The right choice depends as much on your temperament as on your home. To see clearly, try our matching tool: a few questions about your rhythm, your city, and your space, and it points you to the companion that truly fits your life.
If you lean toward a cat, our article on popular cat breeds in Morocco will help you narrow it down.
Vets and care in Casablanca
Casablanca has no shortage of good vets. Choose one close to home as soon as you adopt, for check-ups and emergencies. Two local realities to plan for:
- The heat. Summers are hard on our companions. See our tips for protecting a pet in summer.
- Parasites, active all year round. Monthly treatment is not optional; our article on skin care in the Moroccan climate explains why.
Welcoming the first days
An animal that has just arrived is in unfamiliar territory. Give it a quiet corner, a steady routine, and plenty of patience through the first week. The supplies, the steps, and the settling-in period are detailed in our complete guide.
Your future companion is waiting
Adopting in Casablanca takes a little research and a lot of heart. Take your time on the visit, ask your questions, and trust your instinct.
Still unsure which companion fits you? Find your match, then step into a shelter. The rest takes care of itself.
Elsewhere in Morocco? See our guides to adopting in Rabat, Marrakech, Tangier, Agadir, and Fez.
