The dogs we welcome at the sanctuary are animals from the pound (abandoned, found and unidentifiable, or removed due to abuse) or from direct surrenders to the rescue.

The sanctuary first opened its doors in December 2019

The sanctuary is open to visitors by appointment only. We welcome visitors every day from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM. As the team is busy and the gate is closed, it is essential to arrange a visit before coming by contacting us at the provided number.

We are located in Matiti on the road leading to the quarry. 

We can send you a geolocation link via email or WhatsApp, or explain the route to access the sanctuary.

Thanks to the foundation located in the USA, which provides most of the funding, and to our President, Katarina LEQUEUX NALOVIC, who is an oncology surgeon in the USA and finances the parent foundation located in the USA.

You need to notify us before coming by calling us, leaving a message if we don't answer, or sending a written message (SMS or WhatsApp). We will let you know which day it will be possible to participate in the walk and at what time.

Before the first walk, you will need to sign a mutual commitment agreement, a hiking regulations document, a visit regulations document, as well as a right to image document. We recommend wearing high-top shoes or boots.

Young children are not allowed during the walks. We work our dogs in a pack, which can be dangerous for children. Additionally, the walks are long and require good physical condition. 

For volunteering, please notify us before coming by calling, leaving a message if we don't answer, or sending a written message (SMS or WhatsApp). We will inform you of the available volunteering days. We greatly appreciate any help you can provide!

We are not just an adoption platform. Dogs are put up for adoption amer they have been socialized with the pack, reacquainted with humans, trained, and exposed to different environments outside the shelter. 

They have also participated in mediation sessions with children, elderly individuals, people with motor or physical disabilities, and sick individuals. 

Above all, they have received a lot of attention and love!

We do not perform any euthanasia at our sanctuary. All of our dogs are eventually adopted, either directly through our association or through transfers to partner rescues.

Yes, there is an abandonment contract at the sanctuary under certain conditions and subject to availability. The dog must necessarily:

• Be identified
• Be vaccinated against rabies
• Have up-to-date CHPPIL vaccinations

Abandonment fees will be required:

• €195 for a sterilized dog
• €350 for a non-sterilized dog

Prior contact is required to check our availability and ensure that all conditions are met. We cannot accept categorized dogs.

A dedicated animal abuse reporting number is in place: 3677 to report information. You can also report it to the local police and file a complaint. Proof will be required, so please keep that in mind.

The DAAF (Directorate of Food, Agriculture, and Forestry) has set up an online form to report cases of abuse. 

You can take it to a veterinarian to check if it's identified. 

If it's identified, the veterinarian will try to contact the owners.

You can report it to the municipal police.

If you can't find the owners and it's not microchipped, you can keep it while trying to find its owner. Put up ads in veterinary clinics, on social media, at local businesses, in WhatsApp groups...

If you can't find the owner, you can adopt the dog and have it identified in your name, vaccinated, and neutered to prevent reproduction. Alternatively, you can offer it for adoption on social media. We advise ensuring that it's placed with caring individuals. Follow up, regularly check on its well-being for a period of time...

You can also take it to the pound, but since the pound is overwhelmed with abandoned or unidentified dogs, the dog you drop off will likely be euthanized, like hundreds of others each month. 

You won't be able to drop it off at the shelter because we don't have authorization to take in unidentified and non-rabies vaccinated dogs.

Yes, our local adoptions are progressing well and have been increasing for several months.

Our future adopters can contact us through social media, adoption platforms, or via our online form on the website. 

For adoptions in Guyana, we provide a form (online form in the 'I Adopt' section) with a few questions to learn more about the adoption project, and we offer a meeting at the sanctuary to come and meet the dogs.

For adoptions in France, the process is done remotely. We arrange several phone calls to review the adoption project, as well as a video call with the sanctuary.

We ask our adopters for an ID and a proof of address.

Our adoption fees are €350 for local adoptions or €450 for adoptions in France (the higher price is due to the flight costs to Paris), which are included in the fees.

The adoption fees are a contribution that helps us cover a small portion of the expenses incurred for the dogs. Upon arrival at the sanctuary, the dogs receive medical care, are sterilized, and are well-fed throughout their stay.

As a reminder, the fees are €350 for local adoptions and €450 for adoptions to France (the price difference covers the travel costs to Paris).
When they leave with their adopters, the dogs are microchipped, vaccinated, sterilized, tested for tropical diseases, and dewormed (for fleas, ticks, and worms). We have an employee dedicated to France adoptions who will be your contact on-site.

 We accept payments by check, cash, and credit card. We do not accept payments in installments.

For adoptions to France, we require payment by bank transfer at the time of signing the adoption contract, before the dogs' arrival.

No, you will need to sign a pre-adoption agreement first because there is a legal reflection period of 7 days between the selection and the adoption to ensure you are certain of your choice. 

This period allows us to avoid impulsive adoptions.

For adoptions in French Guiana, adopters should remember to bring: a leash, a collar, and a sheet to protect the car. The shelter provides food for the first two days.

For adoptions to France, a welcome guide will be provided to you before the dogs' arrival, with all the information for the big day!

Our dogs are seen by the veterinarian a few days before departure. However, we recommend scheduling a first appointment with your veterinarian a few weeks after arrival so they can meet the dog, conduct an initial check-up, and provide deworming and antiparasitic treatment.

It's essential to observe your dog carefully to understand their needs. Some may want to go for a walk immediately, while others may prefer to stay calm for a while. Don't force it; instead, offer the walk.

Even though our dogs are accustomed to walking freely, it's important to remain vigilant during the first few weeks after their arrival. This will allow your dog to build trust with you, and you can work the recall training safely.

Our dogs stay at the sanctuary for a long-time enjoying walk, rest, social interactions, training, and exploring their new environment. Once rescued and well-rested, they show us that they are ready to leave and receive special attention. The duration of this period varies for each dog. Our dogs are not sad to leave the sanctuary, and those who still need to stay are not currently available for adoption. A compatible and loving family home is what we can wish for them the most.

Of course, we provide our future adopters with a welcome guide that includes plenty of information and advice before the dog's departure, and we are available to answer any questions.

Before departure, our dogs are prepared for the journey. They visit the veterinarian to ensure there are no health issues incompatible with travel and that everything is in order. We also desensitize our dogs to transport crates to minimize their stress during the flight.
The journey is not traumatic, but it remains a special event that can cause some stress. Upon arrival, our dogs need a few days to rest and recover from the trip.

When adopting a dog from us, we provide a welcome guide with many specific tips on initial purchases, feeding, and more. Your dog will not have eaten or drunk for several hours, so it is recommended to provide a bowl of water. For adopters close to Paris, you can wait until you return home to feed your dog. For adopters with a long return journey, we recommend bringing a small bowl of kibble so your dog can have a meal before continuing the trip.