The Camille Rocquelain refuge in Talagard
SPA de Salon et sa Région is an independent association and a member of the Confédération Défense de l’Animal. Operating since 1954, it combines refuge and pound services to shelter, protect and care for dogs and cats in distress. Its Camille Rocquelain refuge stands in the Talagard area of Salon-de-Provence.
An appointment to discuss adoption
Read the residents’ profiles, then contact the animal-care team to discuss your lifestyle. Staff arrange a meeting when your plans fit the animal’s needs. The refuge does not offer drop-in visits: both visits and adoptions require appointments, helping keep the animals’ surroundings calm and allowing time for a meaningful conversation.
Giving timid cats a chance
The refuge distinguishes adult cats, kittens and timid cats. It explains that difficult experiences and shared refuge accommodation can intensify fear, making observed behaviour worth discussing with staff. Not every cat appears online. The cat information page offers appointment requests and the dedicated contact refuge.chat@spa-salon-de-provence.fr.
Opération Doyen for eligible older dogs
Some rescue adoptions benefit from the Fondation 30 Millions d’Amis Opération Doyen programme. In its profile of Myster, a Malinois admitted after his owner died, the refuge describes reduced adoption fees and up to €1,000 in veterinary expenses covered against invoices. Ask the team which dogs qualify for this support.
Monthly help for continuing care
The Protecteur du Refuge programme, starting at €5 monthly, contributes to veterinary care, food and maintaining accommodation. It particularly helps older, sick and harder-to-adopt animals. The honorary title recognises regular donations; it does not itself make the donor a member of the association.
Donating bedding the residents can use
The donation guidance prioritises clean textiles: blankets and throws in autumn and winter, sheets and towels in spring and summer. Duvets, pillows and foam- or feather-filled items are refused. Follow the refuge’s collection appeals and confirm drop-off arrangements so your contribution meets current needs without overwhelming its storage space.
Contacts for visits and found animals
Reach the refuge on 04 90 42 20 77 or at accueil@spa-salon-de-provence.fr. Reclaiming an animal from the pound also requires an appointment. For a stray or injured animal, the official website directs readers to the competent services in their municipality. The AnimalProtech map locates the association in Salon-de-Provence.
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify SPA de Salon et sa Région?
- 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 Salon et sa Région?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches SPA de Salon et sa Région, the location Salon-de-Provence - Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur - 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.