SPA de Strasbourg

What SPA de Strasbourg does

SPA de Strasbourg (La Société Protectrice des Animaux de Strasbourg) is an independent nonprofit animal shelter association (association loi 1901) founded in 1879 and headquartered at 7 Rue de l'Entenloch in Strasbourg, France. It operates a single physical refuge serving the Eurométropole de Strasbourg, where it accepts animals from municipal impoundments (fourrière), owner surrenders, and abuse/neglect confiscations coordinated with the Police Nationale. The organization runs adoption programs for dogs, cats, rabbits, and NACs (guinea pigs and other small pets), with pre-adoption screening, veterinary preparation (identification, vaccination, sterilization, microchipping), and post-adoption follow-up; it also operates a foster family program (Famille d'Accueil Provisoire) for temporary placements during overcrowding or specialized care situations.

The shelter is supported by a hybrid team of 11–50 paid employees and approximately 10 volunteer communications staff who manage the website (spa-strasbourg.org), Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X channels. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on standard web tools, Google Analytics, AddThis social sharing, and the Apayer.fr donation processor. Core offerings beyond adoption include a foster family program, financial and material donations, annual membership (€30/year), animal sponsorship (parrainage), a handmade craft boutique (Atelier de créations), corporate mécénat, and animal abuse reporting services. Adoption fees are fixed (€300 dog, €180 cat, €90 rabbit single, €70 guinea pig), covering sterilization, vaccination, and microchipping; sick or elderly animals may receive reduced fees.

Revenue is generated through six streams: adoption fees, individual financial donations, annual memberships, merchandise/craft sales, corporate mécénat under the French mécénat tax framework (60% deduction up to €20,000 or 5‰ of turnover), and individual animal sponsorship. Average daily operating cost is approximately €4,000 (~€120,000/month), with no formal revenue figure disclosed. The organization's sub-1% adoption return rate and willingness to take back animals even after 10 years demonstrate durable placement success, supported by a regional partner network of peer SPAs (Haguenau, Saverne, Moyenne-Alsace) and welfare organizations (GORNA, LIANES, LPO Alsace, Vox Animae, SINPAC).

Name

SPA de Strasbourg

Legal name

La Société Protectrice des Animaux de Strasbourg

Website

https://spa-strasbourg.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1879

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SPA de Strasbourg is an independent nonprofit animal shelter (founded 1879) in Strasbourg, France, that rescues and adopts out dogs, cats, and small pets through a single refuge serving the Eurométropole de Strasbourg, funded by adoption fees, donations, memberships, and corporate mécénat.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Animal Welfare & Advocacy Organizations (AFAEALAC)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption programs
• Animal rescue services
• Foster care programs
• Animal welfare nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Strasbourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Animal Adoptions: Adoption fees for dogs (€300), cats (€180), rabbits (€90 single/€160 couple), guinea pigs (€70), and free donations for other NACs. These fees cover sterilization, vaccination, and microchipping costs.
2. Financial Donations: Direct monetary donations from the public via online platforms (apayer.fr), cash, check, or credit card at the shelter. Daily operating costs average €4,000 per day (approximately €120,000 per month). Donations are tax-deductible at 66% for individuals.
3. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees of €30 per year, valid from January 1 to December 31. Members participate in the General Assembly and support association governance.
4. Merchandise Sales: Handcrafted articles including bags, scarves, bracelets, baskets, pencil cases, blankets, and decorative items sold through the 'Atelier de créations' boutique. Proceeds support animal care.
5. Corporate Sponsorship (Mécénat): Corporate donations from businesses, offering tax deductions of 60% of donations up to €20,000 or 5‰ of annual turnover, whichever is lower.
6. Animal Sponsorship: Direct sponsorship program allowing individuals to support specific animals through monetary donations, with tax receipts for 66% deduction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SPA de Strasbourg operates an independent animal shelter (refuge) in Strasbourg, France, providing rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption services for abandoned dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small pets (NACs). The organization acquires animals through municipal impoundments, owner surrenders, and abuse/neglect confiscations, and prepares them for adoption with sterilization, vaccination, identification, and microchipping. Operations are funded through adoption fees, public donations, annual memberships, merchandise sales, corporate mécénat sponsorship, and volunteer support.

Product overview

SPA de Strasbourg operates as an independent animal shelter offering a comprehensive suite of animal welfare services centered around animal adoption, foster care, and fundraising. The core offerings include dog, cat, and small animal (NAC) adoption programs with full veterinary preparation (identification, vaccination, sterilization), complemented by a foster family program (Famille d'Accueil Provisoire) for animals requiring specialized care or during overcrowding periods. The organization supports its operations through financial donations via Apayer.fr, material donations, animal sponsorship programs, and a volunteer membership system. Additional services include corporate sponsorship (mécénat), a handmade craft boutique featuring volunteer-created items, animal abuse reporting coordination with authorities, and found animal assistance guidance. The shelter maintains a Facebook page and Instagram presence for animal visibility and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dog Adoption Dog adoption program allowing visitors to meet and adopt dogs from the shelter. Dogs are identified, vaccinated, sterilized, and provided with passports. Open visits Monday to Saturday 14h-18h, with a €300 adoption fee covering full veterinary preparation.
• Cat Adoption Cat adoption program requiring appointments scheduled by phone for 30-minute slots from 14h to 16h30, Monday to Saturday. Cats are identified, vaccinated, sterilized, and leukemia-tested, with a €180 adoption fee.
• Rabbit and NAC Adoption Adoption service for rabbits and other small animals (NACs) including guinea pigs. All rabbits and NACs are sterilized when age and health permit. Rabbit adoption €90 single, €160 couple, €200 trio; guinea pig €70. Contact via [email protected].
• Foster Family Program (Famille d'Accueil Provisoire) Temporary foster care program for animals in need. Objectives include relieving shelter overcrowding during abandonment peaks, limiting disease transmission during epidemics, providing specialized care for animals with specific needs, and offering enriching human experiences.
• Financial Donations Financial donation program allowing supporters to contribute to the shelter's daily operations. Average daily cost is approximately €4,000 (≈€120,000/month). Donations are tax-deductible at 66% for individuals.
• Animal Sponsorship (Parrainage) Sponsorship program allowing donors to support specific animals through financial contributions. Sponsors receive a tax deduction certificate for 66% of their donation.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer engagement program requiring annual membership of €30 (valid January 1 to December 31) and civil liability insurance. Volunteers must be over 18 years old and can participate in animal care, shelter maintenance, adoption follow-up, and event support.
• Annual Membership (Adhésion) Annual membership program at €30 per year (January 1 to December 31) allowing supporters to participate in the General Assembly and contribute to shelter activities. Cotisations are tax-deductible at 66%.
• Craft Workshop Boutique (Atelier de créations) Handmade craft boutique featuring exclusive items created by volunteers and local artisan-artists. Products include fashion items (handbags, shoulder bags, snoods, bracelets), storage items (baskets, pots, pouches), and home decor (patchwork blankets, Christmas decorations). Part or all of purchase proceeds support shelter animals.
• Animal Abuse Reporting Service for reporting suspected animal abuse, operating only within the Eurométropole de Strasbourg. Reporters must provide written, signed complaints (not anonymous). The service coordinates with police authorities for animal rescue interventions.
• Found Animal Assistance Guidance service for individuals who have found stray animals. Provides advice on contacting local animal pounds and suggests checking for identification tags or collars to locate owners.
• Corporate Sponsorship (Mécénat) Corporate sponsorship program allowing businesses to make tax-deductible donations. Companies can receive 60% tax reduction for donations up to €20,000 or 5‰ of annual turnover, whichever is lower.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Robin des ToitsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAn equitable real estate agency that donates 15% of commissions to the SPA when sellers are referred by association members or friends. This creates a fundraising opportunity through the organization's network of supporters who may need real estate services.
• Other SPA organizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of partner SPAs including SPA de Haguenau, SPA de Saverne, SPA de Moyenne-Alsace, and other animal welfare organizations (GORNA, LIANES, LPO Alsace, Vox Animae, SINPAC Incinération).
• Partner VeterinarianscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWorking relationships with veterinary clinics for consultations, examinations, and treatments. Emergency veterinary care coordination for foster families and shelter animals.
• Police NationalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partnership for animal cruelty reporting and intervention. SPA investigates cruelty cases and works with police for animal seizure under legal requisition.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): Major US animal welfare organization running shelter and adoption services. Comparable mission and revenue model (donations, adoptions, corporate partnerships) at much larger scale.
• RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): The UK's largest animal welfare charity. Operates shelters, runs adoption services, and engages in cruelty investigations. Comparable mission and operating model at significantly larger scale, useful as a benchmark for what mature shelter networks can achieve.
• Battersea Dogs & Cats Home: UK-based dog and cat shelter with similar adoption, foster care, and donation-driven model. Useful benchmark for branding, digital fundraising, and shelter operations excellence at established scale.
• Fondation 30 Millions d'Amis: Major French animal welfare foundation focused on companion animal protection, funding shelter operations and running public awareness campaigns. Comparable in mission and donor base, though operates as a funding foundation rather than direct shelter operator.
• Fondation Brigitte Bardot: French animal welfare foundation focused on shelter support and advocacy. Comparable donor base and fundraising approach in the French market, though primarily grant-making rather than direct shelter operation.
• SPA France (Société Protectrice des Animaux): The national French animal protection society. SPA France operates shelters and advocacy across France; SPA de Strasbourg operates independently of this network but shares the same name and mission, making it the closest brand and operating model comparable.

Others

• PetSmart Charities: North American animal welfare funder that supports shelter adoption programs through grants and online adoption platforms. Relevant as an enabling/thematic peer — same end beneficiary (shelter animals finding homes) but operates as a funding and platform intermediary rather than a direct shelter.

Direct peers

• SPA de Saverne: Partner SPA organization serving the Saverne area of Alsace. Directly comparable in scale, mission, and operations as a small community shelter with similar services.
• Refuge de Thiernay (SPA Nièvre): Independent French animal shelter with similar model — municipal impound intake, adoption fees, donations, and volunteer support. Operates in a different region but shares structure, pricing philosophy, and community-led GTM.
• SPA de Haguenau: Partner SPA organization serving northern Alsace. Operates with the same animal welfare mission, shelter-based adoption model, and donation-driven funding in an adjacent geographic territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SPA_Strasbourg
• Facebookfacebook.com/s.p.a.refuge.strasbourg
• Instagraminstagram.com/spa_strasbourg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spa-de-strasbourg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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