Two refuges serving the Narbonne area
Founded in 1999, ARPAN stands for Au Refuge et Pension des Animaux du Narbonnais. It combines a pound service for straying animals with refuge care for abandoned, unclaimed or mistreated dogs and cats. Alongside its Narbonne site, it manages the Port-la-Nouvelle refuge on behalf of Grand Narbonne.
An appointment with an animal caretaker
The official animal listings identify each animal’s refuge and distinguish available from reserved animals. Request an appointment from the chosen profile to meet the animal and discuss your household. Staff explain the commitment-and-knowledge certificate, to be signed at least seven days before adoption, before completing the placement with an adoption contract.
Veterinary care and guidance for the new family
Partner veterinarians follow the animals’ health. ARPAN describes identification, vaccination and neutering with qualifications for age and health. Caretakers and volunteers help match companions to the household’s routine, children and existing animals. The team remains available after adoption to offer advice as the animal settles into its new home.
Requesting intake without bringing the animal
If you need to surrender an animal, the first appointment is to assess the request: ARPAN explicitly says not to bring the animal at this stage. Intake depends on space. Prepare health records, I-CAD identification, veterinary history, proof of address and your identification, following the official procedure.
Helping residents without adopting
Volunteers help with walks, food preparation, cleaning and socialising the animals. An appointment provides a chance to discuss this commitment with the team. Sponsoring a dog or cat is another option: the association offers updates and photographs so supporters can follow the animal’s time at the refuge.
Choosing Narbonne or Port-la-Nouvelle
The Narbonne site is at Cap de Plâ; the Port-la-Nouvelle refuge is at 615 route de La Palme. Specify the relevant refuge in your request to avoid travelling to the wrong place. Use the official contact details to prepare your visit. The AnimalProtech map locates the association in Narbonne and helps you explore animal protection nearby.
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify Association ARPAN?
- 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 Association ARPAN?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches Association ARPAN, the location Narbonne - Occitanie - 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.