What Animaux-Secours does

Animaux-Secours is a French non-profit animal welfare association (loi 1901) founded in 1964 by Janine Vogler and recognized as an "association reconnue d'utilité publique" since 1992 (SIREN 319 086 302 000 35). It operates two physical facilities totaling 23,000 m²: the Refuge de l'Espoir in Arthaz-Pont-Notre-Dame, Haute-Savoie (15,000 m², established 1980), and L'Espoir Continue in Bantanges, Saône-et-Loire (8,000 m², opened 2023 via a bequest from Madame Morell). The organization rescues and rehomes more than 2,000 animals per year across dogs, cats, NACs (exotic pets), and farm animals, with adoption fees ranging from free (NACs, farm animals, seniors over 10 years) to €300 for adult dogs and €250 for adult cats. Approximately 500-600 cruelty investigations are conducted annually by a salaried investigator (Aurore) coordinating 25 trained volunteers, with 235 animals removed from mistreatment in 2025.

The organization's service portfolio spans the full animal welfare cycle: intake and veterinary preparation (vaccination, sterilization, microchipping), behavioral rehabilitation, adoption matching with mandatory pre-adoption meetings, stray cat population management, and free educational programs in Haute-Savoie schools. Revenue is generated through adoption fees, annual memberships (€30/year, mailed by post), individual donations (66% tax-deductible under French law), recurring donations via the Don Espoir Continue program, corporate mécénat (60% tax-deductible up to 0.5% of donor revenue), and bequests (100% to beneficiaries due to public utility succession tax exemption). Distribution is entirely direct: physical intake at the two shelter sites, e-commerce on animaux-secours.fr via Crédit Agricole payment processing, and on-site presence at local markets and events (including UTMB Mont-Blanc 2025).

Governance is provided by a volunteer Board of Directors chaired by President Maxime Gaconnet, with day-to-day operations led by Director Laurent Checko (since early 2024). The organization also runs the Jeunes Amis des Animaux (JAA) youth club founded in 1961, with 120+ active members aged 10-17 — described as the oldest such youth animal welfare club in France. No proprietary technology stack, AI/ML capabilities, or external investment is disclosed; the organization is funded entirely by charitable contributions.

Name

Animaux-Secours

Legal name

Animaux-Secours

Website

https://animaux-secours.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Animaux-Secours is a French non-profit animal welfare association founded in 1964 that rescues and rehomes 2,000+ animals annually across two 23,000 m² shelters in Haute-Savoie and Saône-et-Loire, funded by donations, adoptions, memberships, and bequests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Cruelty Prevention, Investigation & Humane Law Enforcement (BPAGAIAG), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK), Sanctuaries & Long-Term Care (Farm, Equine, Exotic) (BPAGAIAH)

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Animal adoption services
• Animal welfare education
• Stray animal control
• Animal cruelty investigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Arthaz-Pont-Notre-Dame

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Adoption fees: Fee-based adoption of animals (dogs, cats, NACs, farm animals). Animals leave vermifuged, vaccinated, identified, and sterilized. Fee varies by species and age.
2. Membership subscriptions: Annual membership card sold for 30€ per year. Sent by postal mail to adherent's home.
3. Individual donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals. Suggested amounts of 20€, 50€, 100€ for specific causes (deworming/vaccinating a cat, feeding 9 cats for a month, sterilization operation). Donations are 66% tax-deductible in France.
4. Legs/bequests: Individuals can leave bequests (legs) to the association in their wills. The association is exempt from succession taxes, so 100% of the bequest benefits the animals. Site at Bantanges acquired through such a bequest from Madame Morell.
5. Corporate sponsorship/mécénat: Corporate sponsorship allowing companies to support the association financially, materially (equipment, supplies, animal food, buildings), or through skills-based volunteering. Companies receive 60% tax deduction on donations up to 0.5% of annual revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Animaux-Secours rescues, cares for and rehomes abandoned, mistreated and stray animals (dogs, cats, NACs and farm animals) from two shelter facilities in France. The association also conducts anti-cruelty investigations with judicial follow-through across 114 communes and runs free school education and youth engagement programs.

Product overview

Animaux-Secours is an animal welfare association operating two shelter facilities: Refuge de l'Espoir in Arthaz (Haute-Savoie, 15000 m², est. 1980) and L'Espoir Continue in Bantanges (Saône-et-Loire, 8000 m², est. 2023). The organization offers animal adoption services across four categories: Dogs (CHIEN, ~43 animals), Cats (CHAT, ~15 animals), NACs/Exotic pets (~9 animals), and Farm animals (ANIMAUX DE LA FERME, ~18 animals). Revenue streams include one-time donations, recurring donations (Don Espoir Continue), annual membership cards (30€), bequests, and corporate sponsorship programs. Core services encompass animal rescue, cruelty investigations (~500-600/year), stray cat population management, and free educational programs in schools. Youth engagement is supported through the Jeunes Amis des Animaux (JAA) club for ages 10-17.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• L'Espoir Continue: A rehabilitation center and retirement home for animals requiring specialized care, located in Bantanges, Saône-et-Loire. Features a semi-liberty living space for elderly animals with daily follow-up by staff and volunteers.
• Les Jeunes Amis des Animaux

Products and services

• Animal Adoption Services Adoption of dogs (€300), cats (€250), NACs/exotic pets and farm animals (free donation) from Refuge de l'Espoir and L'Espoir Continue. Minimum two in-person meetings required by French law before adoption; senior animals aged 8–10 receive a 50% discount and animals aged 10+ are adopted free with €800 veterinary aid from Fondation 30 Millions d'Amis. All animals leave vaccinated, identified, sterilised and microchipped.
• Les Dons (One-time Donations) One-time donation option allowing supporters to contribute any amount to Animaux-Secours, with suggested tiers tied to specific outcomes (€20 deworming/vaccinating a stray cat, €50 feeding 9 cats for one month, €120 sterilisation operation). Donations are 66% tax-deductible for French individual taxpayers.
• Don Espoir Continue (Recurring Donation) Recurring monthly donation program allowing supporters to contribute fixed amounts (€20, €50, €100 or custom) to support ongoing animal care at the refuge.
• Carte d'Adhérent (Annual Membership Card) Annual membership card priced at €30 per year, providing supporter status and funding refuge operations. The card is sent by postal mail to the adherent's home address.
• Legs (Bequest Donations) Legacy giving program allowing individuals to leave donations to Animaux-Secours through their wills. The association is exempt from succession taxes, so 100% of the bequest benefits the animals; the Bantanges site was itself acquired through such a bequest from Madame Morell.
• Le Mécénat (Corporate Sponsorship) Corporate sponsorship program offering financial donations, in-kind gifts (equipment, supplies, animal food, building materials) and skills-based volunteering (communication, design, legal, IT). Companies receive a 60% tax deduction on donations up to 0.5% of annual revenue and visibility on association communications, events and social media.
• Animal Cruelty Investigation Services Investigation and anti-cruelty services delivered by a salaried investigator (Aurore) and 25 trained volunteers, handling approximately 500–600 investigations per year (560 in 2025) across 114 communes in Haute-Savoie, with direct judicial follow-through and legal procedures including animal seizures (e.g., 16 dogs seized in Étrembières).
• Animal Rescue and Care Rescue, shelter, food, medical care, identification and adoption preparation for abandoned, mistreated, neglected or stray animals. More than 2,000 animals pass through Animaux-Secours each year.
• Education and Awareness Programs Free educational animations in Haute-Savoie primary and secondary schools covering animal behaviour, bite prevention and shelter discovery, delivered by Animaux-Secours staff including mascot Croquette.
• Stray Cat Population Management Capture, sterilisation, testing and identification of stray cats to control populations and prevent suffering from inbreeding or disease.
• Jeunes Amis des Animaux (JAA) Youth Club Youth club for ages 10–17, founded in 1961 by Janine Vogler, with 120+ active members who clean enclosures, care for farm animals, walk and socialise dogs, and participate in awareness events. The club is the oldest of its kind in France.
• L'Espoir Continue (Bantanges Rehabilitation & Retirement Site) Rehabilitation centre and retirement home for animals requiring specialised care, located in Bantanges, Saône-et-Loire, on an 8,000 m² site acquired in 2023 through a bequest from Madame Morell. Provides semi-liberty living spaces for elderly animals and rehabilitates animals with complex needs. Also hosts young volunteers (12–17) for educational stays.
• Refuge de l'Espoir (Arthaz Shelter) Main shelter facility in Arthaz, Haute-Savoie (15,000 m²), created in 1980, housing domestic animals (dogs, cats, NACs) and farm animals. Site of primary operations including intake, care, adoption processing and administration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000+ animals rescued per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fondation 30 Millions d'AmiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing 800€ veterinary expense aid for senior animals (dogs and cats over 10 years) at the time of adoption. Enables free adoptions for senior animals with subsidized medical care. Supports the organization's mission to find homes for animals that face longer shelter stays due to age.
• Crédit AgricoleminorOthersFinancial institution providing secure payment processing for online donations and adoption fee transactions through the website. Serves as the payment gateway for the e-commerce platform.
• Corporate sponsors (mécénat partners)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompanies engaging in corporate sponsorship providing financial support, in-kind donations (equipment, supplies, animal food, building materials), or skills-based volunteering (communication, design, legal, IT). Partners receive visibility on communications, events, and social media. 60% tax deduction on donations up to 0.5% of annual revenue.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• One Voice: French animal rights NGO focused on advocacy, lobbying, and investigation of animal cruelty. Comparable in cruelty investigation work but focused on legislative change rather than shelter operations and adoptions.
• L214 Ethics & Animals: French animal advocacy organization focused on farmed animal welfare and undercover investigations. Comparable in cruelty investigation and advocacy capabilities, but operating in a distinct sub-niche (livestock vs. companion animals).

Others

• I-CAD (Identification des Carnivores Domestiques): Official French national pet identification database managing microchip and tattoo records for dogs, cats, and ferrets. Functions as enabling infrastructure that Animaux-Secours relies on for adoption compliance, not a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Société Protectrice des Animaux (SPA): France's largest and oldest animal protection association, founded 1845. Operates dozens of shelters nationwide offering adoption, animal rescue, and cruelty investigation. Directly comparable as a nonprofit animal welfare organization running shelter and adoption services, though at significantly greater national scale.
• Refuge de l'Arche: French animal sanctuary and shelter operating in Pays de la Loire, taking in abandoned, mistreated, and stray animals. Comparable mission of rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption, with similar reliance on donations and volunteer-driven operations.
• Fondation Assistance aux Animaux: Recognized public utility foundation running shelters and supporting animal welfare associations across France. Provides veterinary aid and shelter operations comparable to Animaux-Secours' core adoption and care services.
• Association Stéphane Lamart « Pour la défense des animaux »: French association dedicated to animal protection, advocacy, and shelter operations. Comparable in mission (rescue, adoption, anti-cruelty) and nonprofit funding model, though focused more on advocacy campaigns.

Broad incumbents

• Société Centrale Canine (SCC): French kennel club governing pedigree dog registration and breed standards. Adjacent rather than directly competing — manages dog identification (similar to Animaux-Secours' microchipping) but does not operate rescue shelters.
• Confédération Nationale des SPA de France: Umbrella organization coordinating independent French animal protection associations. Represents and supports shelters like Animaux-Secours, providing policy advocacy and shared services — broader in scope, not a direct operator.
• Fondation 30 Millions d'Amis: Major French animal welfare foundation recognized as public utility since 1995. Funds shelter operations and provides veterinary subsidies (notably the 800€ senior adoption aid Animaux-Secours uses). Operates more broadly as a grantmaker and policy advocate rather than direct shelter operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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