Association Galia EN

13/09/2026

It’s a pleasure to go for a walk with him. He loves spending time playing and cuddling with people. He’s an older dog and not very energetic, but he does need his daily walks as he’s a bit overweight!! Monroe gets on well with other dogs. He’s attentive, eager to please and a quick learner. He behaves very well in the car. He has been assessed in a family setting and is calm there. With the right home environment and a little effort, he’ll make an excellent companion. He stands between 60 and 65 cm at the withers. Over the last five years, Monroe has enjoyed a happy life with a human who has sadly passed away. Monroe is alone again and urgently needs a new family. He would be ideal for an elderly person who could give him the love he so desperately needs and who would simply be able to take him for leisurely walks.

C'est un plaisir de se promener avec lui. Il adore partager des moments de jeu et d'affection avec les humains. C'est un chien âgé, pas très énergique, mais

07/08/2026

Sya is a small sized X Labrador
A little timid on the first meeting but she is curious and soon comes to the front of the box for some attention and a treat
She like a walk, she seems a bit firghtened of cats
She is a small sized dog that weighs about 11Kg
She is visable at the refuge
Do not hesitate to come and see her
Fontenay le Comte
N'hésite pas à venir la

Sya est une chienne de petite taille, croisée labrador Un peu timide à la première rencontre, mais elle est curieuse et vient vite vers la barrière pour av

05/08/2026

We are no longer taking in books for our permanent vide grenier stand in Fontenay. Many thanks to those that have contributed but no more please.

02/08/2026

Noopy is a gentle giant, he is ok chien, chats, enfants and clean in the house
He is calm but he is strong and pulls a little when he wants to go and sniff something
He is addorable and waiting for his chance to move back into a house with his own basket
He loves a bit of fuss and a cuddle
He is visible at the refuge
Are you the familly for him ?

Noopy est un gentil géant ; il s'entend bien avec les chiens, les chats et les enfants, et est propre à la maison Il est calme, mais il est fort et tire un p

13/07/2026

Good morning, everyone!
Bonjour to you all!

Why such a greeting, you might ask?

Because, thanks to our English and French volunteers, who have gone out of their way to ensure the animals’ comfort, our residents’ days at the shelter are a little less dreary.

From 6 am, in the cool of the morning, the first volunteers arrive. This allows the dogs to go out for a walk. Meanwhile, the kennels are cleaned, dogs are rotated so that some can go for a walk whilst others enjoy some ‘free time’ in the enclosure, and they are fed and given attention. The kennels are protected from the sun by sheets and towels that are sprayed with water, and large tarpaulins stretched over the open kennels. Inside, the doors are left open and the fans are on.
‘Pools’ are set up for those who don’t destroy them – they’re very much appreciated.

As for the cats, there’s plenty to do there too; the carers arrive a little later to make sure everyone’s okay – litter trays, fresh water, cleaning, treatments, care and cuddles. And our little Dune gets to go outside.

Around 4–5 pm, new teams arrive. Given the temperatures, there are no outings outside the shelter; the ground is too hot for their paw pads and they’d risk heatstroke on a walk. The dogs get a little relaxation time in the park. Our brave volunteers water the kennels and mop the floors.

And late in the evening, a few volunteers come back to let the dogs out for a walk, freshen up the kennels and give them some attention – the same goes for the cats.

This is what life is like at the shelter during this heatwave.

Without these volunteers who give up their time, none of this would be possible.

Thank you all for being there by our side, every day, whatever the weather – but even more so today, when it’s particularly difficult and despite the mounting fatigue.

🐾🐾❤️❤️❤️ ❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Association Galia – Fontenay-le-Comte (85)

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28/06/2026

Quelle semaine…
Cette semaine a été particulièrement difficile pour Galia et tous les bénévoles présents , quelle soit la météo, au quotidien. Nous avons malheureusement perdu deux de nos protégés :
Le petit Simba, puis, 24 heures plus t**d, notre beau Oliver
Par respect pour eux, nous avons choisi une crémation individuelle.
C'est un dernier hommage que nous leur devons, mais cette dépense imprévue n'était pas prévue dans notre budget. Si vous souhaitez nous aider, quelques euros suffisent.
Chaque don nous permettra d'offrir à Simba et Oliver le départ digne qu'ils méritent.
Merci du fond du cœur pour votre soutien
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Quelle semaine… Cette semaine a été particulièrement difficile pour Galia et tous les bénévoles présents , quelle soit la météo, au quotidien. Nous a

28/05/2026

Kenya is a dog who loves to run and play. She can’t wait to go for walks; once outside, she doesn’t pull on the leash and walks without any trouble.
She needs a little more training, but she’s attentive and eager to please. Kenya is looking for a family who will give her the time and patience she needs to become a loyal and affectionate dog.
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Kenya est une chienne qui adore courir et jouer. Elle est impatiente de partir en promenade ; une fois dehors, elle ne tire pas sur la laisse et marche sans auc

28/05/2026

Annabelle is a little bundle of joy: kind and gentle, she walks easily and doesn’t pull on her harness. She’s a young dog who still has everything to learn, but she listens to you and wants to please you. Annabelle is looking for a family that will continue her training and give her all the love and cuddles she needs. Could she be the dog you’ve been looking for? Come see her at the Fontenay-le-Comte shelter—you won’t be disappointed.. #

Annabelle est une petite bouille d'amour : gentille et douce, elle se promène facilement, ne tire pas sur son harnais. C'est une jeune chienne qui a encore tou

28/05/2026

Annabelle is a little bundle of joy: kind and gentle, she walks easily and doesn’t pull on her harness. She’s a young dog who still has everything to learn, but she listens to you and wants to please you. Annabelle is looking for a family that will continue her training and give her all the love and cuddles she needs. Could she be the dog you’ve been looking for? Come see her at the Fontenay-le-Comte shelter—you won’t be disappointed..

Annabelle est une petite bouille d'amour : gentille et douce, elle se promène facilement, ne tire pas sur son harnais. C'est une jeune chienne qui a encore tou