Louisiana Animal Shelters

175 Shelters

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    Morehouse Humane Society
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 87
    Bastrap, LA 71220

    Located in Morehouse Parish

    318-324-9784
    Details
    Must Luv Dogs Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    Post Office Box 1381
    Zachary, LA 70791
    Details
    Natchitoches Humane Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    P.O. Box 37
    Natchitoches, LA 71457

    Located in Natchitoches Parish

    318-357-3885
    Details
    Natchitoches Humane Society
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 615
    Natchitoches, LA 71458

    Located in Natchitoches Parish

    318-352-8018
    Details
    Natchitoches Humane Society
    Humane Society

    Natchitoches, LA 71457
    Details
    Ninna's Road to Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    By Appointment Only
    Benton, LA 71006

    Located in Bossier Parish

    318-617-8670
    Details
    Ninna's Road to Rescue
    Rescue Organization

    Benton, LA 71006
    Details
    NOLA Chinchilla Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    520 Phyllis Dr
    Avondale, LA 70094

    Located in Jefferson Parish

    504-912-9143
    Details
    Olla Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    404 Pine Street
    Olla, LA 71465

    Located in LaSalle Parish

    318-495-5161
    Details
    Opelousas Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    450 West Park Avenue
    Opelousas, LA 70571

    Located in St. Landry Parish

    318-948-2550
    Details
    Ouachita Humane Society, Inc.
    Humane Society
    920 Freight Drive
    Monroe, LA 71203

    Located in Ouachita Parish

    318-387-9553
    Details
    Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    417 Well Road
    West Monroe, LA 71292

    Located in Ouachita Parish

    318-325-0756
    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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