An independent association near Nantes
Founded in 1936, SPA de Loire-Atlantique takes in abandoned, mistreated and pound animals at Carquefou. It describes itself as legally and financially independent. Veterinary care and adoption preparation sit alongside awareness work on abandonment and neutering. Its refuge is at La Tremouille, outside central Nantes, so use the Carquefou address when planning your journey.
Check eligibility before meeting an animal
The adoption guidance requires residence in Loire-Atlantique or a neighbouring department. A personal discussion explores your lifestyle and the animal’s needs. For a dog adoption, bring your children and existing dogs. Arriving at 2 pm leaves time for introductions and advice, particularly on Saturdays when the refuge is busier.
Prepare the certificate and supporting documents
The refuge asks you to read and sign the species-specific commitment certificate eight days before your visit. Bring identification and proof of address less than three months old, with copies. Adoption contributions are payable by cash or card; a guarantee cheque is requested if the animal has not yet been neutered. The team remains available for advice after adoption.
Homes for kittens, recovering animals and older companions
Kittens under two months can enter foster care to grow away from shelter stress. Depending on their arrival age, placements last from a few weeks to almost three months. Recovery and end-of-life fostering are also offered. These roles involve different needs, so explain how much time you have and the kind of care you can realistically provide.
Be available on weekday mornings
The fostering requirements include a home visit and weekday-morning veterinary appointments at the refuge. Resident animals must have current vaccinations. Food, bowls, litter supplies and prescribed treatments are provided, with other equipment depending on availability. Applicants supply identification, liability-insurance information, proof of address and vaccination records for animals already in the household.
Keep refuge and pound enquiries separate
The refuge is at 61 chemin de Gralan, La Tremouille, Carquefou. Public hours are Monday to Saturday, 2–5 pm; call 02 40 93 76 61. Lost or found animals are directed to fourriere@spa-de-loire-atlantique.fr. Use the official contacts for the appropriate team and explore nearby associations on the AnimalProtech map.
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify SPA de Loire-Atlantique?
- 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 Loire-Atlantique?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches SPA de Loire-Atlantique, the location Carquefou - 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.