La Patte sur le Coeur

Founded in 2006, La Patte sur le Coeur is a non-profit association based in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France working on animal welfare, nature & wildlife conservation.

La Patte sur le Coeur is a French animal protection association registered under the 1901 law, based in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. It works to control stray cat populations through capture, sterilisation and identification, provides food and veterinary care to free-roaming cats, runs adoption efforts for sociable cats and kittens, and rehomes dogs from its partner shelter. It also raises awareness among animal owners about sterilisation and identification and works to reduce abandonment. The association is recognised as being in the general interest and is supported by local authorities and national animal welfare bodies.