Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Animal Services And Adoption Center

3615 East Prien Lake Road Lake Charles, Louisiana 70615

Dogs & Cats

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Animal Services And Adoption Center animal shelter in Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles Shelters

(337) 721-3730 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Today
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Animal Services And Adoption Center in Lake Charles, LA

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Animal Services And Adoption Center is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, about 4 miles northwest of the city, and is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Operating as part of the Parish's Public Health Services department, the center is more than just an adoption facility—it envisions neighborhoods safe from irresponsible pet ownership and animals free from abuse and neglect. Beyond adoptions, the center offers resources such as breed rescue information, a spay/neuter voucher program, and animal licensing services. The center is led by Director Nathan Areno and Manager Claire Terracina.

Before you go

Adopting from this shelter

Adoption process

Animals cannot be held or reserved and are only available for adoption after a veterinarian examines them and clears them as healthy; the animal then goes to the first eligible person who meets all adoption requirements.

Service area: Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Animals served: Dogs & Cats