An independent association led by volunteers
Association Indépendante Marnaise d’Assistance aux Animaux manages its own activities autonomously. Its president and board are volunteers. Affiliated to the Confédération Nationale Défense de l’Animal, A.I.M.A.A. is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association dedicated to protecting animals. Its local organisation brings different routes into care together with the work of finding suitable homes.
Found animals and surrender requests have different routes
The fourrière receives stray animals from contracted municipalities and searches for their owners. The refuge does not travel to capture them: report a found animal to the municipality where they were discovered. Owner surrender follows a separate procedure, strictly by appointment. The refuge also receives animals removed following mistreatment.
Meet several times before deciding
The adoption pathway includes an application, discussions with a coordinator and repeated contact with the animal. If a dog already lives in the household, shared walks are required. Animals cannot be reserved. The association prioritises Épernay and Marne to facilitate follow-up, with some possible exceptions: explain where you live when applying.
Prepare for handover and the follow-up visit
Adopters present identification, proof of address less than three months old and the certificat d’engagement et de connaissance. Adult animals leave identified, vaccinated and sterilised; young animals receive vouchers for the planned veterinary procedures. A courtesy home visit then allows the team to check the living arrangements agreed in the adoption contract and see the animal in their new setting.
A home for recovery, kittens or end-of-life care
Foster families can help a recovering dog, an elderly animal, unweaned kittens or a mother with her litter. Some placements provide end-of-life care. A.I.M.A.A. covers food, veterinary costs and treatments. Tell the team your town, the kind of placement you can offer, and which animals or children already live with you.
Choose a role and receive training
Walking, cat socialisation, grooming, collections and maintenance are among the volunteer roles. Volunteers must be adults, carry liability insurance and provide identification and contact details. A regular volunteer trains newcomers for their chosen task. Membership is required for long-term involvement, which can also include visits before or after an adoption.
Visit on Route de Pierry-Chouilly
The refuge is on Route de Pierry-Chouilly, 51200 Épernay. Call 03 26 54 02 03 or 03 26 51 63 21. Public reception opens 15:00–18:00 except Thursdays, Sundays and public holidays. Find the association on the AnimalProtech map and read practical information on the official website.
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify A.I.M.A.A. – Refuge d'Épernay?
- AnimalProtech organizes public information and helps review community corrections, but each donation, adoption, or contact should be verified directly through the animal rescuer's or organization's official channels.
- How can I contact A.I.M.A.A. – Refuge d'Épernay?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches A.I.M.A.A. – Refuge d'Épernay, the location Épernay - Grand-Est - France, and the displayed identifiers.
- Is it safe to donate or adopt using only this page?
- No. Use this page as a starting point, then confirm identity, need, accountability, and public history before donating, sending documents, or adopting.
- How can I correct incomplete or outdated information?
- Use the contribution form at the end of the page and send verifiable public links. Do not send personal documents, private addresses, or sensitive third-party data.