FAQ
Proanima is a non-profit organization that has been working for the well-being of animals and residents since 2012. Its mission is to partner with residents and to help their animals through animal management services, sterilization programs, responsible adoption, and community support to reduce abandonment and improve the quality of life of animals.
– If you find a pet in one of our service areas , contact Proanima quickly: it is likely that its owner is looking for it.
– If you are the one who lost your pet, check the I lost my pet page to see the animals found in your area.
– For an injured animal or a wild animal in distress, Proanima can offer you tailored advice and direct you to the right resources.
Low-income residents of our area can enroll their cat in our low-cost sterilization program. We also offer sterilization of community cats as a sustainable and recognized solution to reduce the number of stray animals and promote better coexistence in communities.
Yes. Proanima offers adoption of cats, dogs, and exotic animals. View the profiles of our animals available directly on our website and sign up for our newsletter to receive news about our organization as well as profiles of some of our residents.
You can contribute in several ways: by making a donation, by becoming a volunteer, by temporarily welcoming an animal into a foster family, by participating in our programs or by becoming a sponsor. Every gesture of support helps us continue our mission to animals and residents.
No, we are not a public veterinary clinic. Our veterinary care is exclusively for the animals we house.
We offer sterilization programmes based on certain criteria, but routine or emergency veterinary care must be provided by an external vet.
Yes, unfortunately, we sometimes have to perform euthanasia, a decision that is always difficult for animal professionals. It is only considered when no other solution can preserve the animal’s health or well-being.
At Proanima, we welcome all animals from the areas we serve, regardless of their health or behavior. This mission involves managing numerous and diverse arrivals, ranging from adoptable animals to those who are seriously ill or dangerous. Every animal is part of our community, and we strive to offer them respect and dignity. However, the number of animals in shelters, and therefore the number of cases where euthanasia may be necessary, reflects broader challenges within the community. This reality is not just a matter for shelters; it concerns each and every one of us. While we do everything we can to offer solutions and maximize the chances for each animal, this is a collective problem that requires awareness and shared responsibility.
With Proanima’s arrival over the years, the efforts made have paid off with a drastic drop in euthanasias. Fortunately, today, no adoptable animals or animals transferable to a partner organization are euthanized. The euthanasia rate has reached a point of equilibrium where only community behavior slightly influences the number.
Every step, from the decision to the procedure, is carried out with the utmost respect for the animal. The decision is made collectively by a team comprised of members of management, adoption staff, behaviorists, and the veterinary clinic, in order to consider all possible options.
When euthanasia is deemed necessary, the animal receives the same treatment as an animal in a veterinary clinic. It is first given strong sedation to eliminate all pain and stress. It is then in a state comparable to surgical anesthesia. Before proceeding, we double-check its legal status and identification (collar, tag, microchip). Euthanasia is then performed by intravenous injection, followed by two separate certifying deaths.
Even after death, we treat each animal with dignity. The bodies are placed in a cold room until a specialized cremation company comes to collect them.
