An independent association based in Mérignac
Founded in 1928, SPA de Bordeaux et du Sud-Ouest operates a single establishment in Mérignac. It receives animals surrendered directly to the refuge and those not reclaimed after their pound stay. The team’s aim is to provide the care they need and find homes suited to them.
Veterinary care within the refuge
In a March 2026 update, the association explained that it has had a full-time veterinarian since late 2024. Donations enabled refurbishment of the treatment room and creation of a surgery room. Most procedures are carried out on site, with highly specialised operations remaining an exception.
Meeting an animal and preparing for its arrival
The team discusses prospective adopters’ homes, activities and resources. You can complete the official adoption application beforehand and bring a copy. The FAQ describes seven days between choosing an animal and taking it home after completing the paperwork. The refuge does not accept reservations by phone, email or social media.
The town hall’s role when an animal is found
The pound serves more than 190 Gironde municipalities under agreements. The town hall where an animal is found therefore determines which service is responsible. At Mérignac, the team checks each arriving animal’s health and identification, then contacts its owner when an identification record is available.
Fostering kittens or fearful cats
Foster families can help kittens, with or without their mothers, and cats needing time to regain confidence. The refuge seeks calm, secure homes available for several weeks or months. Families need transport to the refuge and must not plan trips during the placement. The association supplies food, equipment and veterinary follow-up.
Regular help suited to the animals’ needs
The refuge asks volunteers to offer an afternoon each week where possible. Working with dogs requires experience and behavioural knowledge, as some are powerful or have particular needs. Cat care, gardening, repairs, collections and administration offer other ways to help, described on the volunteering page.
Planning a visit to avenue de l’Argonne
The refuge is at 361 avenue de l’Argonne, 33700 Mérignac. Public visits take place in the afternoon, with Thursday closure; use the official contact details to plan your visit. The AnimalProtech map locates this establishment and other animal-protection associations around Bordeaux.
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify SPA de Bordeaux et du Sud-Ouest?
- 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 SPA de Bordeaux et du Sud-Ouest?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches SPA de Bordeaux et du Sud-Ouest, the location Mérignac - Nouvelle-Aquitaine - 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.