SoliVet, a service offering support to vulnerable people and their pets

Ben Schmidt on 8 October 2025

Helping people and their pets stay together while accessing social support

Ajudant les persones i les seves mascotes a romandre juntes mentre accedeixen a recursos socials

SoliVet is an initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable people who live on the streets alongside their pets.

Often, having an animal makes it difficult to access shelters or social housing, forcing many people to choose between a roof over their heads or staying on the streets with their pet. SoliVet works to ensure that these individuals can access various social resources without having to be separated from their animals.

The organization takes a holistic approach, addressing multiple areas of intervention. On one hand, it provides specialized training for social service staff so they can better assist and support people with animals. On the other hand, it ensures veterinary care for animals housed in the centers, maintaining their health and proper sanitary conditions.

Additionally, since January 2024, SoliVet has launched Paw’sitive Job, the first charitable canine residence linked to a socio-labor integration workshop. This pioneering project combines animal care with training and employment opportunities for people in vulnerable situations.

Characteristics of innovation

Bank of innovations, Link with the community, New model of intervention, Poverty and exclusion, User empowerment

Location

Lyon

Partners / Funders

Genesis

SoliVet was founded in 2020 by veterinarian Théo Noguer with the goal of improving the living conditions of vulnerable people and their pets.

Implementation Level

SoliVet has helped train a large number of professionals who have contributed to improving the quality of life for vulnerable people and their peta.

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SocialTV turns any TV into an easy-to-use tool for calls, reminders, and interactive content

SocialTV is a technological tool that brings physical, psychological, and emotional care to the elderly through the television, an accessible device that is part of their daily lives. The tool leverages this channel to provide personalized care without requiring prior technological knowledge or the need to leave home.

Through a simplified remote control, elderly users can intuitively access different functionalities: video calls with family members, viewing photos and videos, accessing an activity calendar, and participating in audiovisual workshops designed to stimulate cognitive and physical abilities with the support of various professionals.

The system connects the elderly person, their family members, and the social professionals from the municipality or organization that runs the initiative. Professionals can schedule regular video calls, manage personalized content, and conduct workshops to promote the emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being of the users. At the same time, family members can collaborate by sharing audiovisual memories and helping organize the user’s agenda.

SocialTV improves the quality of life of elderly people and promotes closer, more personalized care with the aim of combating unwanted loneliness. Thanks to its ease of use and person-centered approach, it promotes digital inclusion and the overall well-being of the elderly.