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Where to find an animal shelter in Paris and its surrounding areas?

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For obvious reasons, there are very few animal shelters in Paris, you have to go a little further out. There is the dispensary of the Animal Assistance Foundation in the 11th arrondissement, near République, which provides care and follow-up for the companions of the most disadvantaged, the Animal Defense Club which takes in, cares for, and finds homes for animals, and the headquarters of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation in the 16th arrondissement: we introduce them to you in this articlehere. If you are ready to travel a little (or a lot) to adopt an animal or volunteer for a shelter, here are a few options around Paris.


To become a foster family: The Rêves de Chiens Shelter

Since its creation in 2002, Rêves de Chiens has opted for a foster home system rather than cages. Located in Viry-Châtillon in Essonne, the association does not house any animals on its premises, but acts as an intermediary with the temporary or permanent adopter. Contrary to what its name indicates, RDC also rescues cats, ferrets, and rodents. 

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To adopt or learn how to train your pet: the Gennevilliers Animal Shelter

It is the oldest shelter of the SPA (opened in 1903) and the closest to Paris (coYou will need about 30 minutes to read. It will be subject to a reconstruction plan starting at the end of the year, but you can always check the website for news. There will always be little mothers and fathers to adopt, that's for sure. If you live in the suburbs, the SPA also has shelters in Chamarande (91), Vaux-le-Pénil (77), Hermeray, Orgeval, and Plaisir (78), which you can find on the website. [Image] SPA Refuge de Gennevilliers 30, avenue du Général de Gaulle - Gennevilliers To adopt or become a volunteer: the Brigitte Bardot Foundation. Both shelterFor animals and environmental association, the Brigitte Bardot Foundation is Mother Nature's soldier and helps domestic and wild animals. They have dogs and cats available for adoption. Good to know, there are FBB shelters all over France, and you might be able to find your future companion in one of them. animal shelter Paris 11 animal shelter Paris 12 animal shelter Paris 13 animal shelter Paris 14 animal shelter Paris 15 animal shelter Paris 16 animal shelter Paris 17 animal shelter Paris 18 animal shelter Paris 20 animal shelter Paris volunteering Brigitte Bardot Foundation
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To volunteer or adopt near you: Second Chance and 30 Millions d'Amis If you think that your future soulmate is not found in the above places, and you have tried everything but still seek the perfect symbiosis, we recommend the websites Second Chance and 30 Millions d'Amis. They are not animal shelters.In Paris itself, there are several associations that provide information and list animals available for adoption. Don't hesitate to consider adopting an older animal or one that has been in a shelter for a long time, as they will repay your kindness a hundredfold. There are hundreds of volunteer opportunities throughout France. Check out the Seconde Chance website, which also offers the option to become a foster family. You can also visit the 30 Millions d'Amis and Seconde Chance websites for more information. [Image description: A picture of animals in a shelter.] [Links: 30 Millions d'Amis, Seconde Chance]