Rescue care spread across a local network
Les Amis de Sam tackles mistreatment and helps owners facing hardship find solutions for their animals. Founded in 2009, the association particularly promotes adult, elderly and disabled dogs. It has no refuge: most animals live with foster families, while some dogs stay in boarding paid for by the association. Meetings therefore need to be arranged individually.
Preparing an animal before placement
The care pathway includes identification, vaccination and neutering according to age and health. Some animals need extended treatment before being offered for adoption. Dogs may also receive support from partner trainers or behaviour specialists. Ask about the individual record to understand which care has been completed and which needs will continue in a new home.
From an application form to a home visit
The adoption procedure begins with the form for the animal concerned. Selected applicants have a telephone interview before meeting the animal, followed by a pre-adoption home visit. These stages allow both the household and the association to examine whether the proposed environment and commitment fit that particular dog or cat.
Fostering with a view to permanent adoption
The protocol includes a foster-with-view-to-adoption contract lasting several months before adoption is formally confirmed. It is not simply an immediate handover. Follow-up includes visits, and adopters can continue asking the association for advice after the final agreement if difficulties arise. This keeps support available beyond the first days in a new home.
Discuss the practical costs of fostering
Temporary fostering can have an agreed end date or remain open-ended, depending on your availability. Carers provide companionship, food and everyday care. The association covers veterinary expenses. Food assistance depends on collections and cannot be guaranteed, so discuss this part of the household budget before accepting a placement.
Support a particular animal without housing it
Sponsorship can involve regular donations, equipment or food for a chosen animal. Sharing its story can also help it find a home. The association provides updates. To arrange the sponsorship agreement, email estelle@lesamisdesam.org and include the animal’s name in the subject so the support can be linked to it.
Choose the right contact in Aix-en-Provence
General enquiries go to contact@lesamisdesam.org. For reports, contact Isabelle about cats at isabelle@lesamisdesam.org or call 06 58 24 06 28 about dogs. Mail goes to Le Ligourès, BAL 47, place Romée de Villeneuve, 13090 Aix-en-Provence, not to a refuge entrance. The AnimalProtech map locates the association; arrange animal meetings directly with its team.
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify Les Amis de Sam?
- 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 Les Amis de Sam?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches Les Amis de Sam, the location Aix-en-Provence - Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur - 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.