interpretations,conclusions and opinions contained in the information presented.) Cat and Dog adoptions from shelters / rescues - Y/Y % Chg. Source: BNP Paribas, Shelter Animals Count (The information contained herein was derived from data supplied by Shelter Animals Count. Shelter Animals Count specifically disclaims all responsibility for any analysis, interpretations, conclusions and opinions contained in the information presented.) Looking at year-on-year growth in adoptions throughout the year, cat trends were largely in-line with 2024, before picking up slightly in Q4 (most notably in October and underperformance in a year that was otherwise largely in-line with 2024.