Adoption

A lifelong commitment 🐾

Adopting means offering a home to a living being who may have experienced abandonment, fear or instability. It’s an act of love, but also a responsibility: time, patience and kindness… and lots of small steps that become big victories.

Our aim: long-lasting adoptions, so that every meeting becomes the most wonderful adventure — for you and for the animal.

The adoption steps

1) I think it through

Before you come in, ask yourself the right questions:

  • Do I have the time and energy on a daily basis?

  • Is everyone in the household ready (including children)?

  • Are my home and lifestyle compatible?

  • Am I ready to support an animal with a past?

  • Do I have a plan for when I’m away (weekends, holidays)?

💡 The clearer you are, the more successful the match will be.

2) I choose an animal and meet them

During your visit, our team will talk you through:

  • their temperament, needs and routines

  • their level of training / socialisation

  • what you’ll need to put in place at home

For a dog: the first meeting usually takes place during a supervised walk, followed by discussion and observation.
For a cat: a meeting in a dedicated, quiet space, allowing the animal to approach at their own pace.

👉 Depending on the animal’s profile, one or more visits may be needed. That’s normal: we’re looking for the right “match”.

3) Everything OK? We make it official

If your situation matches the animal’s needs, we move on to signing the adoption contract.
This contract formalises a mutual commitment:

  • you commit to caring for your companion in the long term

  • we ensure the animal leaves with the essential care they need (depending on age and circumstances)

📌 Please bring a valid ID and the information required to draw up the contract.

4) Settling in: an adjustment period

The first days can be intense. The animal is discovering a new environment, new sounds, new rules.
Our key advice:

  • give them a space of their own (a quiet corner)

  • establish a simple routine (meals, walks, rest)

  • avoid too many visitors and overstimulation at the start

  • be patient: some settle quickly, others need more time

5) Adoption for life (and you’re not on your own)

We remain available after adoption to help you: advice, follow-up, recommendations if needed.
Our priority: the animal’s wellbeing and a balanced home life.

The adoption contract

Your commitment

By adopting, you agree to provide a respectful and safe life, including:

  • ensuring veterinary care and preventative treatment (vaccinations, parasite control, etc.)

  • meeting their needs (food, exercise, enrichment, rest)

  • not giving/selling the animal to a third party

  • offering a family life (no prolonged isolation, no permanent tethering)

Our commitment

On our side, we commit to:

  • sharing the information we have about the animal

  • guiding you towards a responsible adoption

  • entrusting you with an animal that has been monitored and cared for (depending on their profile: identification, treatment, parasite control, etc.)

Adoption fee contribution

A contribution may be requested to help cover care costs, identification, neutering/spaying and the running of the shelter.
📌 Details are provided on each animal’s profile.

Not sure yet? Adopting can also mean…

❤️ Choosing an older animal
🐾 Opening your home to a shy animal (with support)
🏡 Becoming a foster family if you can’t adopt permanently