NOAH'S ARK

An Eden for animals

Keen to support those who help animals every day, our brand has, since its launch associated At Noah's Ark Refuge ❤️

Our team has chosen to support this wonderful association to the best of our ability, because of the ideology it defends, which is perfectly in line with... our brand values : to protect and support life, without distinction of species.

Thus, the Ark collects, cares for, and then places all types of animals that have suffered mistreatment or have been victims of abandonment.

NOAH'S ARK, A LAND OF ASYLUM WITHOUT VIP PASS OR SPECIES DISTINCTION

Installed in Ernolsheim Bruche in Alsace, the refuge was founded in 2004 by Hugues Lentz, who has since been joined by several volunteers who lend a hand in taking care of the residents.

Originally created primarily to house farm animals, the sanctuary now provides year-round care for no fewer than 100 animals from all walks of life: cows, pigeons, cats, goats, geese, pigs, horses, ducks, donkeys, emus, and even Llamas!

During their stay, animals who are fit enough to leave the shelter receive the necessary care for their well-being until they are healthy enough to Animals suffering from health too fragile to leave the shelter remain with the team, in a sanctuary-like setting.

THE OPERATION OF THE SHELTER AND ITS ANNUAL NEEDS

How many volunteers support the shelter on a daily basis?

"In order to provide care for the residents, feed them and clean their living space, 4 people offer their time to L'Arche twice a week. In winter, several groups of disabled people also help them to take care of the place."

How many animals live at the shelter?

"Their number varies from week to week depending on arrivals and adoptions, but on average there are no fewer than a hundred animals in the sanctuary."

What are the shelter's needs?

"Pitchforks, brooms, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, hay racks, buckets, brush cutters – the equipment needs are numerous! But Donations help us primarily to care for our residents. (animal transport, medication, neutering, deworming, fly control, etc.). Every donation is a huge support for our team and especially for our animals who need daily care."

How does the municipality support the shelter?

"The municipality lends us a hall free of charge for the Christmas party every year, and provides land for the animals, for eco-grazing. For food, the vegetable factory in Breuschwickersheim (a very Alsatian village name!) gives us its peelings and unsold produce twice a week to help feed the animals."

- The shelter team

HOW TO SUPPORT THE ARCHE VOLUNTEERS ?

As with humans, feeding animals represents a significant expense. The same applies to the straw needed to maintain the stalls and the veterinary care provided.

The financial assistance constituted by the share of profits paid back from the sale of our shoes, is but a small glimmer among the myriad of stars supporting the association. Thus, L'Arche raises its funds from host families, members who support it, and the municipality, which help to cover the association's expenses.

If you would also like to help the shelter, here is a list of actions you can take to support them:

Becoming a foster family for one of the residents :

Noah's Ark is constantly looking for new families with the desire and ability to adopt one or more animals.

If you think you could welcome an animal into the Ark's community, please don't hesitate to contact the association for get more information and submit your adoption application to them.

Offering your time and becoming a volunteer within the association :

If you would like to participate occasionally or regularly in the upkeep of the stalls and enclosures for the boarders, you are the Welcome to join the shelter team. Volunteers meet there every Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning to offer care for residents.

Be careful, a good dose of energy, a good pair of boots or an old pair of COGs - stealthy product placement 😉 - are necessary.

Sponsor an animal or make a one-time donation :

Do you want to help but lack the facilities or time to lend a hand to the shelter teams? You also have the option of sponsoring an animal to contribute, according to your means, to the cost of its care.

All The donation is an invaluable help to the shelter.

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