Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter

P.O. Box 1079 Metairie, Louisiana 70004-1079

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Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter in Metairie, LA

Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter is located in Metairie, Louisiana, within Jefferson Parish, about 20 miles north of New Orleans. It operates alongside 8 other animal shelters and rescues in Jefferson Parish, all working within the same part of the state. Animal shelters and rescue organizations like this one generally play a role in supporting the well-being of animals in their community, including sheltering and finding homes for animals in need. Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter serves the Metairie area as part of this broader network of animal welfare organizations in Jefferson Parish.

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