Peyrelevade: a Chatipi in a medical-social establishment – Inauguration on 13 November
On Thursday 13 November at 2pm, the EEAP MAS du Pays de Millevaches, a Jacques Chirac Foundation establishment, the local association Arist’o Chats and One Voice will inaugurate a new Chatipi in Peyrelevade (Corrèze). Located in the heart of the sensory garden of the facility which welcomes children, teenagers and adults with disabilities, this space aims to protect stray cats while promoting the bond between animals and residents. The goal is for residents to be able to come and see the cats, help feed them, and for the Chatipi space to serve as a support for therapeutic projects and new educational activities related to animals. The inauguration will be attended by Florian Curbelié, director of the EEAP MAS du Pays de Millevaches, Sarah Cadusseau, president of the Arist’o Chats association, and Mathilde Perrot for One Voice.
A concrete and caring initiative
While already involved in animal-assisted therapy, the EEAP MAS wanted to respond in a caring way to the presence of stray cats on its site. Thanks to the support of One Voice, the Arist’o Chats association and its own teams, the establishment has created a safe and sustainable space for these vulnerable animals, integrating their presence into the daily lives of the residents.
The Chatipi thus becomes a regenerative place, where animals play a soothing and mediating role, reducing anxiety, stimulating communication, developing attention and social bonds, and creating landmarks in a familiar and reassuring environment. The young residents can observe the cats, care for them, feed them and interact with them.
For their part, the felines accept it because it is designed for their well-being. It is a project with a strong affective, sensory and emotional impact.
An effective three-way partnership
This project is the result of a close partnership: EEAP MAS kicked off the project with the creation of the concrete foundation and the installation of the hut. The fitting-out was carried out in conjunction with the Arist’o Chats association which will be in charge of trapping the cats and transporting them to the veterinary clinic, as well as providing long-term health monitoring. EEAP MAS will be responsible for maintaining the hut and feeding the cats on a daily basis. It will also cover the animals’ long-term veterinary costs. One Voice has provided funding for the hut, cat flaps, boards, educational trail and initial care (sterilisation, tagging, health tests) for fifteen cats.
In addition, the Refuge Animalier Bortois, which has provided significant support to help the EEAP MAS manage stray cats, will be present at the inauguration. It is a partner of another Chatipi which is due to be inaugurated in Neuvic on the same day, in the morning.
An educational dimension
An educational circuit on the condition of homeless cats will be set up near the Chatipi to raise awareness among children, families and visitors of the problem of feline straying. This initiative aims to change people’s perceptions of these often-invisible animals and to strengthen public involvement in animal welfare. The objective is to confront children, families and visitors with the reality of stray cats while promoting an approach based on respect and kindness towards cats.
📍Inauguration
Date: Thursday 13 November 2025
Time: 2pm
Venue: EEAP MAS du Pays de Millevaches – 12, route du Puy Chabrol, 19290 Peyrelevade.
The inauguration will be followed by a light refreshment