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‘Los Pericos Don't Abandon’ campaign a resounding success

The club ran several actions as part of the annual initiative

RCD Espanyol celebrated the third edition of the ‘Los Pericos Don't Abandon’ campaign this past weekend. This initiative, spearheaded by the club's social outreach department, aims to raise awareness about the importance of not abandoning pets and promotes responsible adoption. The campaign was supported by RCDE Volunteers and the Penya Perica Happy Animals, as well as by Elanco and Libra, who returned as partners.

Before the game against Villarreal CF, the RCD Espanyol players entered the pitch accompanied by dogs that are available for adoption from the Centre d’Acollida d’Animals de Companyia de Barcelona animal shelter (CAACB). Later, a group photo was taken with the Villarreal CF players and the refereeing team, symbolising everyone's unity around this message of solidarity. Through the website www.barcelona.cat/adopta, fans can meet all the animals at the shelter looking for a new home.

During the pre-match festivities, the stadium's video screen and announcer surprised attendees by presenting a very special starting eleven made up of dogs, to help raise awareness of this initiative.

The Director of Social Affairs at RCD Espanyol, Alberto Ariza, accompanied by ‘Tigre’, spoke to DAZN to explain the campaign's objectives and encourage the public to participate and collaborate in animal protection.

In addition, a donation collection point was set up in front of the RCDE Store, where fans could donate food, blankets, towels, and snacks for animal welfare organisations and shelters. The club will have these collection points available until November 22nd. All participants will be entered into a special draw for three exclusive prizes: a 125th anniversary shirt signed by the team, two tickets to PortAventura Park, and a Match Day VIP Experience for two people with access to the corporate section. The collected items will be donated to CAACB and other animal shelters in Catalonia, thus expanding the campaign's reach.