Here are just some of the invaluable contacts for the welfare of animals.

PRICKLY PROBLEMS IN YOUR GARDEN?  to join or just to get advice, contact the “Britsh Hedgehog Preservation Society”, Hedgehog House, Dhustone, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 3PL.

Tel: 01584 890801.  

Web : www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk   

Email: info@britishhedgehogs.org.uk

Overseas memberhip is only £10 per annum and you will receive a lot of helpful advice with regular updates on how to help our prickly friends.

Problems with Ferral or abandoned cats?  have a look at these two websites they are very good.

Here are a couple of website that might be interesting reading, re managing strays:

http://catactiontrust.org.uk/site/

http://www.celiahammond.org/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=29&MMN_position=50:50 

 The Association Orfee – This is a French Association but if you ask for Isabelle she speaks excellent English and can offer advice.

 Tel: 0977487143

email: asso.orfee@laposte.net

Phoenix Animal Rescue, Dordogne
Offers re-homing of abused and abandoned animals, but also works alongside local veterinary practices and has a helpline service.

Poor Paws, Lot
Offers assistance for people looking to adopt an animal, not a refuge but works with the rescue centre in the area to help find willing helpers and owners.

Asso. for the Protection of Abandoned Animals, Trégrom
Based in Brittany and came into existence after the local shelter closed down. The website offers a wealth of information on the work the centre does and the adoption process.

Chates du Quercy - A new Cat Welfare Association based in Miramont de Quercy in the Midi-Pyrénées. Tel: 05 63 94 73 97,  email chatsduquercy@gmail.com,  www.chatduquercy.fr

La Protection des Chats, Charente Maritime: http://www.la-protection-des-chats.com click on and sign their petition to help make France a cat friendly country!

Refuge de l’Angoumois, SPA. Les Mesniers – 16600 Mornac. Tel. 05 45 65 76 99 Internet: www.refugeangoumois.com  an excellent and caring Refuge, English spoken.

Refuge SPA de Poitiers – “La Folie” – 86000 Poitiers. Open Monday to Saturday 14h to 18h (17h30 winter)
Tel: 05 49 88 94 57 – spapoitiers@wanadoo.fr   

SPA De Cognac  – Shelter for abandoned dogs, also takes in unclaimed dogs from the pound. These are made available for adoptoin and re-homing. volunteer dog walkers always welcomed at Refuge de Bonbonnet, 16130 Ars. Open Monday – Saturday 14.00 – 18.00 (closed Public holidays).     Tel. 05 45 82 74 17

La SPA de Saintes, Route de Varzay, 17100 Saintes. Tel. 05 46 93 47 65 – Large animals refuge centre with dogs and cats for adoption and re-homing. Volunteers and dog walkers welcome.

SPA Niort 79 - the SPA Niort have a very comprehensive website, albeit in French, it is easy to follow. They also have a lost animal page if you lose a pet, well worth visiting, they need your support:  http://spadeuxsevres.fr/     

IF YOU HAVE INSTANCES OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS TO REPORT CONTACT:

Dr. Catherine Nicollet DDSV – Prefecture de Deux-Sevres, 210 avenue de la Venise Vert, BP 525, 79022 Niort Cedex. Tel. 05 49 79 37 44 DDSV – Direction Departmentale des Services Veterinaires des Deux-Sevres.

IF YOU LOSE AN ANIMAL TRY THIS SPA WEBSITE WHICH HAS BEEN RECOMMEND TO US (in French):

http://www.lesspadefrance.org/?Page=PerdusTrouves

OTHER SERVICES:

BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERIES

Chenil de Bois Renard, English run boarding kennels & cattery HIGHLY RECOMMENDED contact Sue Clarke on 05 49 07 93 51 or email clarks79@orange.fr

Centre /Canine des Chevreaux – Pension canine & Coaching canine. Les Cevreaux 86250 La Chapelle Bâton, Tel. 05 49 87 97 67, email: guy@centre-canin.fr   http://www.centre-canin.fr

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