saint-Tropez, France – November 28, 2025 – The Brigitte Bardot Foundation has relocated animals from its Saint-Tropez property to three shelters across France, amid ongoing concerns for the 91-year-old actress’s health following a recent hospitalization. The move impacts a significant number of animals currently under the foundation’s care.
The foundation operates shelters in Mare Auzou (Eure),Bazoches-sur-Guyonne (Yvelines),and Montpon-Ménestérol (Dordogne),and is now providing placement for animals-joining the 12,500 others already in thier care-as Bardot recovers from a period of weakness following a challenging summer heatwave. While the foundation declined to elaborate on the reasons for the relocation, characterizing inquiries as a “non-event,” the action occurs as bardot remains out of the public eye.
Bardot was hospitalized in Toulon in late September and returned to her home, Madrague, on October 17, described by sources as being “in a certain state of weakness after a difficult heatwave summer.” False reports of her death circulated online shortly after, prompting a direct response from Bardot herself on X (formerly Twitter) on October 22: “I don’t know who the idiot is who started this tonight fake news on my disappearance but know that I am fine and that I have no intention of bowing out.”
No updates regarding Bardot’s current health status have been released in the two weeks as her second hospitalization.The Brigitte Bardot Foundation, established decades ago by the actress, is a prominent animal welfare organization in France, dedicated to protecting and rescuing animals.The foundation’s work includes providing sanctuary, veterinary care, and advocating for animal rights.
