Monaco’s commitment to animal welfare reached a new milestone as Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene inaugurated the Principality’s new state-of-the-art animal shelter in Peille.

On Monday 16th September, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene officially opened Monaco’s new animal shelter. The Princely Couple unveiled the commemorative plaque, with local and Monaco authorities in attendance. Abbé Pasquale Traetta performed the blessing of the facility.

The 1,675m² shelter, located in a protected natural area, will house up to 40 dogs and 50 cats, reflecting Princess Charlene’s dedication to animal welfare as the new President of Monaco’s Society for the Protection of Animals (SPA).

The project was first launched in September 2020 when Prince Albert and Princess Charlene laid the foundation stone. The SPA, which has been active in Monaco since 1903, had long sought a modern space that would allow them to care for animals in an environment prioritising well-being and respect for nature​

See more photos from the inauguration in the gallery below. Photos credit: Eric Mathon, Prince’s Palace…

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