An association-run Bayonne refuge since 2002
Animaux Assistance Europe, or AAE, opened its refuge on 1 April 2002. The association takes in animals surrendered by their owners and others leaving the pound. It provides care and seeks new homes for them. It also deals with reported mistreatment cases alongside the daily work of caring for residents.
Distinguishing the refuge, Txakurrak and boarding
The Bayonne site brings together three activities: the AAE refuge, the intermunicipal Txakurrak pound and year-round dog boarding opened in 2004. The pound takes in straying dogs and cats; the refuge prepares animals for adoption once they are entrusted to it. The official introduction explains these distinct roles.
The whole household meets the dog
Dog-adoption instructions require an appointment with a caretaker and every household member meeting the dog. If another dog already lives at home, a meeting must also take place at the refuge. No animal leaves on the same day: the initial visit helps prepare the decision and the arrangements for the new home.
Specific care information, including neutering
The refuge states that its dogs are identified, vaccinated and treated against parasites. Females are spayed when age and health allow; a voucher is provided for those too young. Not all males are castrated. These details help adopters discuss care already completed and any outstanding procedures for their chosen animal with the caretaker.
Suitable homes for cats living with FIV
Several FIV-positive cats are offered for adoption against a donation of the adopter’s choice. Their needs are described individually: Olaf’s profile, for example, requests a calm indoor home, patient people and no FIV-negative cat. Reading the full profile therefore matters when discussing a suitable placement with the team.
Three ways to sponsor an animal
Sponsorship can be financial, based on personal involvement, or combine both. Remote sponsors receive monthly updates and tracking of donations and expenditure for their chosen animal. Special outings under personal-involvement sponsorship require more than six months of regular volunteering and management approval. The commitment develops with the team around the individual animal.
Preparing a visit to chemin de Loustaounaou
The refuge is at 62 chemin de Loustaounaou, 64100 Bayonne. Contact 05 59 55 25 90 or contact@spabayonne.fr, specifying whether your enquiry concerns adoption, the pound or boarding. The AnimalProtech map locates Animaux Assistance Europe in Bayonne, where its local animal-care work is based.
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify Animaux Assistance Europe?
- 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 Animaux Assistance Europe?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches Animaux Assistance Europe, the location Bayonne - Nouvelle-Aquitaine - 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.