A refuge at La Riverie for Mayenne’s animals
SPA de la Mayenne cares for dogs and cats at La Riverie, in Laval’s Les Touches area. Its refuge and pound roles cover animals waiting for adoption as well as those whose owners are being sought. The association gives particular visibility to residents who have been waiting a long time for a family.
Meet the animal before arranging the move home
Prospective adopters can visit without an appointment during opening hours. The SPA does not reserve animals by telephone or email: an in-person visit is required. If a companion is a suitable match, adoption is finalised a few days later with the person responsible for placements. A prospective adopter can meet a dog on a supervised walk, then return for further walks after reserving the animal.
Care and the neutering commitment
The official FAQ states that animals are identified and vaccinated. Neutering is usually completed before departure, depending on age and health. Where it remains outstanding, adopters undertake to have it done within three months, backed by a guarantee cheque and a voucher giving access to a preferential veterinary rate.
Preparing the home and first introductions
The adoption guide helps assess available time, activity levels and existing pets. It recommends a quiet space, secured windows for a cat and checked fencing for a dog. Initially separate spaces allow gradual introductions to resident animals. Apartment living does not rule out adoption when the companion’s individual needs are met.
Specific contacts for lost and found animals
For strays found in Laval, Louverné or Bonchamp, the SPA directs people to Laval’s pound service on 02 43 49 43 74; elsewhere, contact the town hall. If your animal is missing, give the refuge a description, identification details and disappearance location. Keeping I-CAD contact details current helps reunite an identified animal with its owner.
Walking dogs, sorting collections and practical repairs
Volunteers walk dogs, spend time with cats, sort donations, carry out repairs and help at events or post-adoption visits. Joining involves association membership, completing a form at the refuge and obtaining a volunteer card. Tasks and permitted areas are matched to experience. Sponsorship and temporary fostering provide other ways to support the animals.
Contacting the Laval refuge
Contact the refuge on 02 43 53 72 21 or at contact@spadelamayenne.fr. Its official hours distinguish summer and winter afternoons; it closes on Sundays. The AnimalProtech map locates SPA de la Mayenne in Laval and helps you explore other associations in the surrounding area.
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify SPA de la Mayenne?
- 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 la Mayenne?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches SPA de la Mayenne, the location Laval - 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.