Les Amis des Bêtes, established in 1975
Founded in May 1975, Les Amis des Bêtes is independent and affiliated with the Confédération Nationale Défense de l’Animal. Its Autun refuge receives abandoned, stray and mistreated dogs and cats, including animals placed under judicial requisition. The official mission statement combines protection, everyday comfort and finding a family, with employees and volunteers working together.
Found an animal? Start with the municipality
The association’s pound serves forty municipalities under agreements. Its found-animal procedure requires a pound-admission document from the town hall where the animal was found before bringing the dog or cat in. For microchipped or tattooed animals, the team searches for and contacts the owner. This process aims to reunite animals with their families; it is distinct from refuge adoption.
Preparing an adoption the whole household supports
Employees and volunteers can help you choose a companion suited to your home. The adoption guidance encourages a shared decision and preparing a resting space and bowls before arrival. The refuge emphasizes that each animal settles at its own pace. Giving your companion time to explore an unfamiliar environment without pressure is part of the adoption commitment.
From cleaning to walks in green surroundings
Volunteers help clean accommodation, brush animals, play and walk dogs, including in the green spaces and woodland near the refuge. They can also assist with collections and site maintenance. The volunteer process includes an agreement and requests identification, civil-liability insurance and a vaccination record. Meeting the team is an opportunity to understand these arrangements before committing.
Homes for animals needing a calmer setting
Bottle-fed kittens and animals undergoing treatment or recovering after surgery may need temporary homes. The association also seeks foster care for socialisation and retirement homes for senior animals. It says it covers veterinary expenses for animals placed in foster care. Foster households take over some of the carers’ work at home, according to the needs discussed with the refuge.
Boarding for members’ dogs and cats
The boarding service looks after members’ dogs and cats throughout the year during their absence. Animals must be identified and vaccinated, and a membership card is required. Contact the refuge to arrange dates and confirm the stay’s conditions. This boarding service is different from volunteering to foster an animal entrusted to you by the association.
Contacting the team on rue Marie Noël
The refuge is on rue Marie Noël, 71400 Autun. Contact 03 85 86 15 51 or spautunois@gmail.com. The official contact page lists opening hours of 14:00 to 17:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The AnimalProtech map locates the association; its own website provides details of its history and affiliation.
Frequently asked questions
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