Many households for people in difficulty and homeless people do not accept dogs. A Chenil in Montpellier now welcomes the four-legged companions of homeless people.
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In the nearby Arênes district, dogs are kings, with individual boxes and space to play.
In Montpellier, this solidarity kennel is full with 90% occupation. PArce that homes for their masters often refuse animals.
Yannick benefits from the kennel services and for him, it is very reassuring.
My dog is even more confused than me by my situation, by what happened to me. I found myself on the street with her. With a 13 -year -old dog, it’s not easy. It is a first for her and for me.
Yannick, beneficiary of the solidarity kennel.
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“My dog lives it much better thanks to the kennel and it allows me to go about my administrative, professional occupations in all serenity” testifies Yannick, beneficiary of the solidarity kennel.
This represents more freedom for people in difficulty, however, the place is not designed for long stays. Here, maintaining the link between the animal and its owner is very important.
“I have known many people in difficulty who were ready to spend all their resources for the well-being of their dog. He is really a companion in everyday life. It is even more than an animal for these people, it is a goalkeeper at night, he is a friend, for some couples, he is a child “ specifies Sébastien Cervero, volunteer at the association Coallia de Montpellier.
In the kennel, 4 employees are very caring. Dogs are fed for free, they have a veterinary follow-up, there is even a behaviorist who helps social workers, to better approach the homeless and their companions.
“There are no aggressive dogs. We need to make a somewhat neutral approach to show them that we do not come to steal business, so there are postures to have as not to arrive from the front, arrived rather 3/4, not necessarily reaching out and observing the dog’s reactions“Specifies Meryl Sanchez, behavioral educator.
Today, Coallia, the association that manages the Solidarity Chenil, is in search of grants.
Its desire is to welcome the 4 -day 4 -leg companions.
Written with Jean-Michel Escafre.
