SPA Haguenau

What SPA Haguenau does

SPA Haguenau (legally: SOCIETE PROTECTRICE DES ANIMAUX DE HAGUENAU & ENVIRONS) is a French non-profit animal protection association founded on April 6, 1960, headquartered at Route de Schirrhein in Haguenau, Alsace. The organization operates one of only four animal shelters serving the Bas-Rhin department, providing rescue, care, sterilization, and adoption services for abandoned or mistreated dogs, cats, and NAC animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents). Its operations are supported by an 8-person volunteer mistreatment investigation unit and a broader volunteer base handling daily shelter tasks, dog walking (after mandatory training), visitor reception, and pre-adoption home visits for dogs. Educational outreach extends to Alsatian schools, and the association has run cross-country solidarity events raising funds (e.g., EUR 9,404 from a single school event).

The business model is a hybrid of donation-based and fee-based revenue streams, with no public-sector funding. Revenue sources include one-time adoption participation fees (EUR 10-450 depending on species and age, covering identification, vaccination, and sterilization costs), annual memberships (EUR 20 regular / EUR 500 benefactor, with 66% French tax deduction), recurring animal sponsorship starting at EUR 10/month, micro-donations via HelloAsso and Teaming platforms, bequests and inheritances (exempt from succession rights), in-kind material donations, corporate mécénat (up to 60% tax deduction), and paid pet boarding services (EUR 15/day). Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the shelter, foster family placements for NAC animals, and partner channels including the CAT-Quart cat café in Haguenau and a German partner (Helferkreis) enabling cross-border adoptions. Marketing is digital-first, leveraging Facebook, Instagram, the website blog, and community events.

Despite 65+ years of operation and CNDA affiliation since 1981, the association is publicly flagging an "unprecedented financial crisis" driven by rising veterinary costs for animals with chronic and behavioral conditions. It has no proprietary technology, no government subsidies, and a volunteer-dependent operating model that constrains scaling potential.

Name

SPA Haguenau

Legal name

SOCIETE PROTECTRICE DES ANIMAUX DE HAGUENAU & ENVIRONS

Website

https://spahaguenau.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SPA Haguenau is a French non-profit animal shelter founded in 1960, based in Haguenau, Alsace, that rescues, rehabs, and rehomes abandoned dogs, cats, and small animals. It is funded through adoption fees, memberships, recurring sponsorships, donations, bequests, corporate mécénat, and pet boarding services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Shelter Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAIAA

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYAFAEALAB

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Animal Welfare, Boarding & Production Support Services (non-veterinary)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption services
• Animal rescue
• Pet boarding
• Animal welfare association

Headquarters

HQ city

Haguenau

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

Revenue model

1. Adoption fees: Participation fees for adopting animals (dogs, cats, NAC) that cover identification, vaccination, and sterilization costs borne by the association.
2. Membership subscriptions: Annual membership fees: 20 EUR for regular members and 500 EUR for bienfaiteur (benefactor) members. Provides voting rights and supports association governance.
3. Monetary donations: Cash donations via check, bank transfer, cash at shelter, and online through HelloAsso platform. Eligible for 66% tax deduction in France.
4. Animal sponsorship (parrainage): Monthly sponsorship starting at 10 EUR per animal, providing regular updates and photos. Supports care for elderly, ill, or non-adoptable animals.
5. Material donations: In-kind donations of blankets, towels, cleaning supplies, and pet food to support shelter operations.
6. Legs and inheritances: Bequest program allowing donors to include the association in their will. Association is recognized as general interest and exempt from succession rights.
7. Pet boarding services: Dog and cat boarding at 15 EUR per day (summer and winter). Requires annual membership. Food included; heated boxes in winter for dogs.
8. Corporate sponsorship and donations: Corporate philanthropy program offering tax benefits (60% reduction up to 2 million EUR, 40% beyond). Includes financial aid, material donations, and skills-based volunteering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SPA Haguenau is a non-profit animal shelter that rescues, shelters, and rehomes abandoned or mistreated dogs, cats, and NAC (rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents). It provides full adoption services including identification, vaccination, and sterilization, pre-adoption home visits for dogs, a pet boarding/pension service, monthly animal sponsorship, corporate philanthropy, animal mistreatment investigation, membership, bequests, and volunteer programs to the public in the Bas-Rhin region.

Product overview

SPA Haguenau operates as an animal shelter offering a comprehensive range of animal welfare services. The organization provides animal adoption services for dogs, cats, and small animals (NAC), alongside a boarding/pension service for temporary pet care. Key programs include an animal sponsorship initiative for elderly or ill animals, a membership program for supporters, volunteer opportunities, corporate philanthropy partnerships, animal abuse reporting and investigation services, and a bequest program for legacy giving. The organization is funded primarily through memberships, donations, and bequests, with no government or departmental subsidies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animal Adoption Services Core service facilitating the adoption of abandoned or surrendered animals including dogs, cats, and NAC (rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents), with identification, vaccination, and sterilization included and pre-adoption home visits for dogs.
• Animal Boarding/Pension Service On-site boarding facility offering temporary care for cats and dogs at €15/day, with heated kennels in winter, daily walks for dogs, social interaction for cats, and food included; requires annual membership.
• Animal Sponsorship (Parrainage) Monthly sponsorship program (minimum €10/month) for elderly, ill, or unadoptable animals, with regular updates and photos of the sponsored animal and a 66% fiscal receipt for tax deduction.
• Corporate Philanthropy / Mécénat d'entreprise Corporate philanthropy program with 60% tax reduction up to €2 million (40% beyond), accepting financial aid, material donations, and skills-based volunteering from businesses.
• Animal Abuse Reporting and Investigation Online reporting system for animal cruelty or neglect combined with a dedicated team of 8 volunteer investigators who pursue legal action against perpetrators.
• Annual Membership Program Annual membership with regular (€20/year) and bienfaiteur (€500/year) tiers, providing 66% tax deduction and voting rights in the association's governance.
• Volunteer Program Structured volunteer program covering daily shelter tasks, visitor reception, cat companionship, dog walking (after mandatory training), animal abuse investigations, and pre-adoption home visits.
• Bequest / Legacy Program Testamentary giving program allowing supporters to include the association in their will; the association is recognized as a public benefit association exempt from inheritance taxes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 53 animals requisitioned from abuse cases in 2019
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Confédération Nationale Défense de l'Animal (CNDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational confederation gathering nearly 270 animal protection associations. SPA de Haguenau has been a member since 1981, providing national representation and shared values. The confederation collects donations on behalf of member associations and advocates for animal rights.
• Restaurant Le Coq en PâteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant managed by Jaime Madeira that organized a gourmet solidarity event donating all proceeds to the SPA de Haguenau. Example of community business partnership for fundraising.
• Helferkreis (German partner)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman partner organization based in Hagenau (Germany) that helps care for animals and find foster/adoptive families across the border in Germany. Enables international placements for shelter animals.
• Le CAT-Quart (bar à chats)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst cat café in Haguenau located at 20 rue de la Torture. Hosts cats from two local associations including SPA de Haguenau to facilitate adoptions.
• Fourrière Animale de HaguenaucoreOthersMunicipal animal pound responsible for lost and found animals. SPA de Haguenau transfers animals at end of legal holding period. Two distinct entities with different legal mandates.
• Animalis VendenheimminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet store chain location that hosts SPA de Haguenau collection events for material donations (food, supplies). Located at 5 rue du Commerce, 67550 Vendenheim.
• Groupement Ornithologique du Refuge Nord-Alsace (GORNA)minorOthersWildlife rescue organization that cares for injured or sick birds and small mammals, rehabilitating them for release into natural habitat.
• La Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux (LPO)minorOthersNational bird protection organization working daily for bird and wildlife protection, habitat preservation, and environmental education.
• L'Ecole des Chats Libres des Vosges du NordminorOthersCat protection association founded in 1999 in Niederbronn, focusing on reducing cat overpopulation through sterilization campaigns and promoting responsible adoption.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/spahaguenau
• Instagraminstagram.com/spa.haguenau.environs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spa-haguenau

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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