Animals collected by DOGGY OASIS INTERNATIONAL shelters are abandoned animals
(directly in a shelter or out of a pound if the owner has not come forward) and removed for
abuse.

Since December 2019.

We welcome visitors by appointment, every day, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM. As the shelter is located in Matiti, it is essential to schedule a visit in advance to ensure that our team is available to receive you. Le refuge étant situé à Matiti, il est impératif de convenir d’un passage afin que l’équipe soit disponible pour vous recevoir.

We are located in Matiti on the road leading to the quarry. 

We can send you a geolocation link via email or WhatsApp, or explain the route to access the sanctuary.

Thanks to the foundation located in the USA, which provides most of the funding, and to our President, Katarina LEQUEUX NALOVIC, who is an oncology surgeon in the USA and finances the parent foundation located in the USA.

You need to notify us before coming by calling us, leaving a message if we don't answer, or sending a written message (SMS or WhatsApp). We will let you know which day it will be possible to participate in the walk and at what time.

Before the first walk, you will need to sign a mutual commitment agreement, a hiking regulations document, a visit regulations document, as well as a right to image document. We recommend wearing high-top shoes or boots.

Young children are not allowed during the walks. We work our dogs in a pack, which can be dangerous for children. Additionally, the walks are long and require good physical condition. 

For volunteering, please notify us before coming by calling, leaving a message if we don't answer, or sending a written message (SMS or WhatsApp). We will inform you of the available volunteering days. We greatly appreciate any help you can provide!

We are not just an adoption platform. Dogs are put up for adoption amer they have been socialized with the pack, reacquainted with humans, trained, and exposed to different environments outside the shelter. 

They have also participated in mediation sessions with children, elderly individuals, people with motor or physical disabilities, and sick individuals. 

Above all, they have received a lot of attention and love!

We do not euthanize any dogs in our shelter. All our dogs eventually find homes, either directly through our association or through transfers to animal shelters.

Yes, but the dog must be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies. 

Abandonment fees will be required: 

• 90 € For a neutered dog 
• 150 € for an unneutered dog

You need to report it to the municipal police and file a complaint. 

Evidence will be required. Remember to gather it.

You can also contact the DAAF (Directorate of Food, Agriculture, and Forestry) or animal protection associations: ASPAG Gigi, AAG, PAG.

You can take it to a veterinarian to check if it's identified. 

If it's identified, the veterinarian will try to contact the owners.

You can report it to the municipal police.

If you can't find the owners and it's not microchipped, you can keep it while trying to find its owner. Put up ads in veterinary clinics, on social media, at local businesses, in WhatsApp groups...

If you can't find the owner, you can adopt the dog and have it identified in your name, vaccinated, and neutered to prevent reproduction. Alternatively, you can offer it for adoption on social media. We advise ensuring that it's placed with caring individuals. Follow up, regularly check on its well-being for a period of time...

You can also take it to the pound, but since the pound is overwhelmed with abandoned or unidentified dogs, the dog you drop off will likely be euthanized, like hundreds of others each month. 

You won't be able to drop it off at the shelter because we don't have authorization to take in unidentified and non-rabies vaccinated dogs.

Until recently, the majority of our dogs were adopted in mainland France. Since August, local adoptions have increased significantly!

We meet prospective adopters on-site to get to know them and listen to their expectations, especially regarding their plans for their dog. Prospective adopters will then have a 7-day reflection period. 

On the day they come to pick up their future dog, they will need to provide us with an ID, proof of address, and a fee of €350 for local adoptions or €450 for adoptions in France.

It's a financial contribution requested for the adoption of the dog. 

This contribution helps us cover a small portion of the expenses incurred for the dog.  

When they leave with their adopters, the dogs are microchipped, vaccinated, neutered, tested for tropical diseases, and treated for parasites (fleas, ticks, and worms). 

Adoptions in France are slightly more expensive because there's an additional cost for transporting the dog. We have a dedicated employee who handles adoptions on the mainland and will be your contact there.

We accept payments by check, cash, and credit card.

No, you will need to sign a pre-adoption agreement first because there is a legal reflection period of 7 days between the selection and the adoption to ensure you are certain of your choice. 

This period allows us to avoid impulsive adoptions.

A leash, a collar, and a sheet to protect the car. 

The shelter provides food for the first two days.

Our dogs are examined by a veterinarian a few days before departure. However, we recommend that you don't wait too long before scheduling a first appointment with your vet so that they can meet your dog, conduct an initial assessment, and provide you with deworming and parasite prevention treatment.

It's essential to observe your dog carefully to understand their needs. Some may want to go for a walk immediately, while others may prefer to stay calm for a while. Don't force it; instead, offer the walk.

Even though our dogs are accustomed to walking freely, it's important to remain vigilant during the first few weeks after their arrival. This will allow your dog to build trust with you, and you can work the recall training safely.

Our dogs stay at the sanctuary for a long-time enjoying walk, rest, social interactions, training, and exploring their new environment. Once rescued and well-rested, they show us that they are ready to leave and receive special attention. The duration of this period varies for each dog. Our dogs are not sad to leave the sanctuary, and those who still need to stay are not currently available for adoption. A compatible and loving family home is what we can wish for them the most.

Before departing, our dogs are prepared for the journey. They visit the veterinarian to ensure there are no health issues incompatible with the trip, and that everything is in order. We desensitize our dogs to transport crates so that they are as stress-free as possible during the flight.

The travel is not traumatic but remains a unique event that can generate stress. Upon arrival, our dogs need a few days to rest and recover from the trip.

When adopting a dog from us, we provide you with a welcome guide that includes various specific tips on initial purchases, feeding, and more. Your dog may not have eaten or drunk for several hours, so it's a good idea to have a water bowl ready for them. For adopters near the city of Orly, feeding your dog can wait until you return home. For adopters with a long journey back, we recommend preparing a small bowl of kibble so that your dog can have a meal before heading back.

Yes, we do sell the transport crates that are suitable for your dog's size and comply with IATA standards. The price varies depending on the size. 

Furthermore, your dog will have traveled for several hours in this very crate, which is infused with familiar scents for them and often regarded as a safe haven. We recommend to future adopters that they leave the transport crate open at home for some time, so that the dogs can rest in it or take refuge if they feel the need.