Foster homes are central to the rescue work
Pil'ou Pattes takes in and cares for abandoned dogs and cats and animals in difficulty. Based in Nantes, it works across Pays de la Loire and may support rescues elsewhere in France. Its volunteers, known as the Pil’ou Potes, rely on foster families rather than a communal shelter. These homes help animals rebuild trust before adoption.
Apply for a particular animal or discuss an open-ended search
The adoption process starts with the profile of the animal you are interested in. If you have not chosen one, use the general application form to explain your plans. A volunteer then phones you, followed by a meeting with the animal and foster family to assess the match before finalising adoption. The association asks the whole household to take part in the decision.
Prepare to foster through a call and home visit
To become a foster carer, complete the dedicated form. A telephone discussion covers your circumstances, animal profiles and annual membership contribution. A volunteer then visits to check that your home suits the animal’s needs. Fostering requires daily time for feeding, play, exercise or socialisation, depending on the species.
Equipment, a volunteer contact and veterinary costs
Pil'ou Pattes provides necessary equipment and pays necessary veterinary costs for fostered animals. A designated volunteer supports each family, with regular communication throughout the placement. If carers need to be away, the association looks for a temporary replacement foster home. Arrange this with the team rather than assuming another placement is already available.
Help foster homes without housing an animal yourself
Money, food and equipment donations support the network. They contribute to veterinary care and everyday supplies such as litter trays, bowls and beds. If you have equipment to offer, describe it to the team so that the donation can match the needs of animals currently in care.
Contact the Nantes team
Email piloupattes.asso@gmail.com or use the official contact form. Include your town and explain whether you are asking about adoption, fostering or a donation. Meetings are coordinated with volunteers and foster families. Discover this Nantes dog and cat rescue association on the AnimalProtech map.
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify Pil'ou Pattes?
- 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 Pil'ou Pattes?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches Pil'ou Pattes, the location Nantes - Pays-de-la-Loire - 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.