Louisiana Animal Shelters

175 Shelters

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    Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter - East Bank
    Shelter Organization
    1 Humane Way
    Harahan, LA 70123

    Located in Jefferson Parish

    504-736-6111
    Details
    Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter - Westbank
    Shelter Organization
    2701 Lapalco Blvd
    Harvey, LA 70058

    Located in Jefferson Parish

    (504) 349-5111
    Details
    Jefferson SPCA
    P.O. Box 10983
    Jefferson, LA 70181

    Located in Orleans Parish

    504-734-7387
    Details
    Jefferson SPCA
    P.O. Box 10983
    Jefferson, LA 70181

    Located in Orleans Parish

    Details
    Jena Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    Box 26
    Jena, LA 71342

    Located in LaSalle Parish

    318-992-2146
    Details
    LA Baby Mommas Rescue Group
    Rescue Organization

    Shreveport, LA 71103
    Details
    LADAWG Louisiana Domestic Animal Welfare Group
    60 Tortoise Street
    Slidell, LA 70459

    Located in St. Tammany Parish

    985-641-0929
    Details
    Lafayette Animal Aid
    P.O. Box 298
    Carencro, LA 70520

    Located in Lafayette Parish

    337-896-1553
    Details
    Lafayette Animal Control Center
    613 W. Pont Des Mouton
    Lafayette, LA 70507

    Located in Lafayette Parish

    337-291-5645
    Details
    Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    934 Highway 3185
    Thibodaux, LA 70301

    Located in Lafourche Parish

    (985) 446-3532
    Details
    Lake Area Partnerships for Animal Welfare
    P.O. Box 4964
    Lake Charles, LA 70606

    Located in Calcasieu Parish

    337-478-7294
    Details
    Lake Arthur Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    P.O. Drawer Ak
    Lake Arthur, LA 70549

    Located in Jefferson Davis Parish

    318-774-2211
    Details

    Animal Shelters in Louisiana

    Louisiana has 175 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 42 counties. The mix is fairly even between rescue organizations and animal shelters. Baton Rouge has more than any other Louisiana city, followed by Shreveport and Alexandria. There is no shortage of choice in Louisiana — old dogs, shy cats, and a fair few who will pick you first.

    Louisiana has 175 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.

    A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

    Baton Rouge has more than anywhere else in Louisiana, followed by Shreveport, Alexandria and Natchitoches. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.

    St. Tammany Parish, Jefferson Parish and East Baton Rouge Parish counties have the most, though listings reach 42 of Louisiana's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.

    Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.

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