An independent association founded in 1910
Founded in 1910, S.P.A. Saint-Etienne Loire is independent of the national Paris-based SPA and belongs to the Confédération Nationale Défense de l’Animal. Its local history continues through refuge care and public education, including animal-assisted activities with different groups in the community.
Refuge and foster-home meetings work differently
Animal profiles distinguish residents at the refuge from those in foster homes. Refuge residents can be met during visiting hours; meetings with fostered animals must be arranged through the association. Check the location on the individual listing before travelling, so the team can organise the right meeting for your chosen animal.
Prepare documents and expect continuing support
The adoption requirements include identification, recent proof of address and a commitment certificate signed at least seven days beforehand. The team remains available after the animal leaves. It also schedules a post-adoption check around 90 days to discuss settling in and any difficulties encountered by the household.
Volunteer recruitment is closed for 2026
At this September 2026 check, the volunteer page says recruitment is closed for the year and will reopen in early 2027. Described roles include walks, cat care, maintenance, events and adoption follow-up. Read that notice before preparing an application; donations offer another way to support the residents.
Choose the contact route for your situation
The contact form separates adoption, surrender and cruelty reports. The association explains that it does not directly collect stray animals under municipal pound agreements. For an intake request, discuss the circumstances with staff before travelling: admission depends on available space rather than simply arriving at the refuge.
Finding the refuge in the Montmartre neighbourhood
The refuge is at 52 rue Florent Evrard, 42100 Saint-Étienne, with visitor parking on rue du Puits Rochefort. Call 04 77 33 35 50 and include a telephone number in written enquiries, as the team requests. The AnimalProtech map locates this association; its official website carries animal listings and refuge news.
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify S.P.A. Saint-Etienne Loire?
- 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 S.P.A. Saint-Etienne Loire?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches S.P.A. Saint-Etienne Loire, the location Saint-Étienne - Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - 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.