An independent shelter near Saint-Quentin
Founded in 1993, Refuge de l'Espoir is a small independent association in Rouvroy, near Saint-Quentin. Staff and volunteers care for animals while they await a new home. The association’s stated missions also include opposing mistreatment, encouraging responsible ownership and helping animals whose owners have limited financial means.
Different routes into the shelter
The residents have not all arrived in the same circumstances. The shelter receives animals surrendered by owners, unclaimed animals transferred from pounds and animals removed following judicial decisions. Its adoption questionnaire covers both dogs and cats, helping the team understand the kind of companion being sought, the desired temperament and the home that can be offered.
Meet the animal and prepare the paperwork
Prospective adopters are asked to meet the animal at the shelter first. Individual profiles offer a questionnaire to complete before visiting, so staff can give more relevant advice. The FAQ lists an identity document, proof of address and a responsible-adoption certificate for finalising an adoption. The team can explain which certificate is required and the steps for your particular application.
Questions about everyday life
The form asks about daily absences, planned walks, housing, any garden fencing and existing pets. It also asks who will care for the animal during holidays or unexpected difficulties, explicitly noting that the shelter does not offer boarding. Where children are involved, it encourages letting the animal approach voluntarily and respecting its meals, sleep and resting space.
Walks, cleaning and fundraising collections
Volunteers mainly take dogs out, either on walks or into exercise areas. They can also help clean kennels and participate in collections organised to support the shelter. These tasks contribute directly to residents’ daily lives, while offering different ways to help according to the time and activities a volunteer can manage.
Supplies that meet practical needs
Financial donations help fund food and veterinary care. The published supplies list includes kitten and cat kibble, dog food, wet food, granular litter, cleaning products, newspapers, towels and blankets. Donations can be brought to the shelter. Contacting the team beforehand is a useful way to select supplies that address current shortages.
Contact the Rouvroy team directly
The published address is Zone Industrielle, 02100 Rouvroy. Call 03 23 62 71 72 or email spasaintquentin02@orange.fr. The official Refuge de l'Espoir website provides animal profiles and practical information. AnimalProtech helps locate the association on its animal protection map.
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify Refuge de l'Espoir?
- 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 Refuge de l'Espoir?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches Refuge de l'Espoir, the location Rouvroy - Hauts-de-France - 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.