Animal protection associations Rhône-Alpes

The association protectrice des animaux (A.P.A.) was created in 1956, and was recognized as a charitable organization in 1968. Today, it has a shelter in Gerzat, at Les Bas Charmets. It takes in lost or stray animals and works to find them new homes or reunite them with their owners. These few lines are an opportunity to pay tribute to all the volunteers who work every day to protect animals and, in so doing, restore human dignity. You too can help by becoming a volunteer or making a donation.

Forty countries are affiliated with Fifé, including France. The origin of the federation dates back to 1949 and is a love of French cats, Marguerite Ravel, known as Miggy, who initiated his foundation. His first show in Paris gathered 200 race cats from different European countries. The fédé now has more than 110 000 pedigree per year, accredits 700 annual shows worldwide where more than 200 000 matous on the stream face their entire aristocratic appearance.

Défense de l'Animal is a national confederation of 270 independent associations and shelters. Founded in 1928 and recognized as a non-profit organization, Défense de l'Animal is France's largest animal protection network, present in 97 départements: local shelters, retirement homes for elderly animals, care centers for wild animals, farm animal shelters, horse shelters. Défense de l'Animal is the voice of regional shelters.

Having a dog in the city means giving love (especially when adopting), sharing walks and meeting new people. Don't look for a SPA in Lyon and head towards the south of the metropolis in Marennes. If you find a stray, abandoned or lost animal, it is there that it must be taken care of by a team of animal lovers before finding a loving home. All year round, but even more so during the holidays, too many animals for adoption. To support the refuge SPA of Marennes, many means exist. Find out more on its website.