A long-established association based in Couzeix
Founded on 23 December 1927, SPA de Limoges et de la Haute-Vienne is an independent association belonging to Défense de l’Animal. It shelters dogs, cats and other companion animals. Although its name refers to Limoges, the shelter is in Couzeix. Use that location when planning your journey rather than assuming the building is in central Limoges.
Found animals follow a separate process
The pound service searches for animals’ owners, using identification records where available. It works with more than 186 contracted communes. Its website asks anyone who finds an animal to notify the municipality where it was found. Read the official pound instructions: bringing in a found animal and applying to adopt are different enquiries.
Prepare documents and plan beyond adoption day
Adopters must be adults and provide identification and proof of address less than three months old. A volunteer normally visits about three months after adoption to discuss how the animal is settling in. Read the adoption conditions beforehand, and use this follow-up as an opportunity to raise questions about adjusting to life together.
Join through an introductory interview
Volunteers must be adults; joining starts with an interview and association membership, followed by support from experienced volunteers. Roles include helping cats become comfortable around people, walking dogs, IT and events. Explain your availability to benevolat@spa87.fr and read the volunteer introduction page. Choose a role you can sustain rather than committing before understanding the work.
Help can reach cats outside the shelter too
The homepage appeals for dry cat food to support people feeding stray cats. These contributions can therefore help animals living outside the shelter as well as its residents. Donations, membership and sponsorship provide further ways to contribute. Some adoption listings describe animals in foster homes, so check the individual listing before assuming an animal can be met at the shelter.
Direct your enquiry to the right team
The address is 156 avenue du Général René Chambe, 87270 Couzeix. Reception can be reached on 05 55 48 06 75 or at accueil@spa87.fr. Consult the official SPA87 website for listings and the shelter overview for its work. The AnimalProtech map helps you discover nearby associations; explain the purpose of your enquiry directly to the shelter team.
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify SPA de Limoges et de la Haute-Vienne?
- 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 Limoges et de la Haute-Vienne?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches SPA de Limoges et de la Haute-Vienne, the location Couzeix - 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.