General
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you
located?
What are your operating hours? -
I’ve lost my pet. Where
should I look for my companion?
I
found a pet. May I bring
him to you? -
Is the LA/SPCA’s low-cost veterinary
clinic open?
I can no longer keep my pet. Will you
take him?
I saw an injured
animal on the street in New Orleans. What do I do? -
I was bitten by an
animal, what do I do?
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I have a wild animal in my
yard. What do I do?
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Who picks up dead animals
seen on the road?
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I’d like to volunteer.
How do I begin?
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How long will the shelter
hold a stray animal?
Where are you located?
We are located at 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70114
(located on the Westbank in Algiers), at the corner of Mardi Gras
Blvd, and L. B. Landry.
Phone: 504-368-5191
fax: 504-368-3710
email:
info@la-spca.org
Here is a map and directions to
the Dorothy Dorsett Brown
Louisiana SPCA Campus
1700 Mardi Gras Blvd.
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What are your hours of operation?
Our new hours of operation :
Open to the public, stray animal drop off and Animal Control
Monday thru Saturday, 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Sundays, Noon - 5:00 P.M.
Adoption
Hours
Monday thru Saturday, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Sundays, Noon - 4:00 P.M.
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I’ve lost my pet. Where should I look for my
companion?
Visit the Louisiana SPCA at
1700 Mardi Gras
Blvd.
in Algiers, to file a lost report. Please bring a photo of your
animal to help us find your pet. (Photos cannot be returned)
Although we search the kennels often in an effort to match lost
reports with animals, it is important that you also come in
person to look for your pet.
Also follow these
suggestions to ensure your pet has every opportunity for a
reunion.
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I
found
a pet. May I bring him to you?
Yes, you may bring a found pet to the shelter seven days a week 10
am to 5 pm.
Please be sure to keep an eye open for fliers that the owner may
have posted on telephone poles and in shops. You can also put up a
few of your own, but keep the message simple, for example, "Found,
hairy black dog, call XXXXX". When the owner calls, ask him or her
to describe the animal in detail. It’s important that the owner be
the only person to claim the dog.
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Is the LA/SPCA’s low-cost veterinary
clinic open?
No, we still have not been able to reestablish our clinic since we
lost our Japonica Street shelter due to Hurricane Katrina. However,
we do have plans on the drawing board. Until the time our clinic
becomes reality, we are offering several programs to fill a need in
our community.
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I
can no longer keep my pet. Will you take him?
Yes, we will. The Louisiana SPCA does not turn away any animal
regardless of breed, age, physical condition or temperament. We are
an open-admission shelter offering shelter and care to all animals
in need.
Before you bring your pet to us, however, please exhaust all
resources in trying to find him or her a home yourself.
It is important to understand that when an animal is in our care,
there is no guarantee that the animal will be adopted out and he or
she may be euthanized. Despite the dedication of the community,
available resources and a caring group of staff and volunteers,
thousands of animals remain homeless due to pet overpopulation. It's
an ever present challenge and a harsh reality that shelters deal
with everyday.
Please see:
Why Must We Euthanize?,
Rosie’s
Story,
I Cried at Work
Today,
Twelve
Concepts
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I saw an injured animal on the street in
New Orleans. What do I do?
Please call us at 368-5191, ext 100, and let us know the animal’s
location. You can also make a report to
dispatch@la-spca.org.
If the
animal is in Jefferson Parish, please call their animal control
office on the eastbank at 736-6111 or westbank at 349-5111.
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I was bitten by an animal, what do I do?
Please call us at 368-5191, ext 100, and let us know the situation,
and the name and address of the animal’s owner, if known.
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I have a wild animal in my yard. What do I do?
Alligators are handled by Wildlife & Fisheries; they may be reached
at 504-568-5616. Raccoons and opossums are commonly seen in our
area. Since they have an equal right to be here, we ask that you
leave them be, but you can deter them by keeping your yard free of
debris and trashcan lids tightly closed. If you want the animal
removed nonetheless, you may call a private trapper. Animal Control
does not handle wildlife issues.
State licensed trappers:
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Who picks up dead animals seen on the road?
Waste Management used to pick up dead animals on
New Orleans' streets. Since Katrina this service has been discontinued.
Please call the City of New Orleans Hotline number which is:
658-2299 or “311”.
For the pick-up of dead animals on State Highways and the
Interstate, please call the Maintenance Department of The Dept.
of Transportation and Development.
Also consider Heaven's Pets:
Heaven's Pets
Cremation & Bereavement Center
5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. Ave. W
New Orleans, LA 70124
(Located within the Metairie Cemetery)
Phone: 504-482-PETS (7387)
info@heavenspets.com
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I’d like to volunteer. How do I begin?
The first step is to familiarize yourself with our
volunteer
opportunities and complete a volunteer application. Once your
application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by our
Volunteer Programs Coordinator.
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How long will the shelter hold a stray
animal?
The LA/SPCA is required under Louisiana law to hold all stray
animals for 5 full days. We do not count the day the animal came to the
shelter. After this stray period we are
then able to make a decision on whether the animal goes up for adoption,
transfers to another partner shelter, transfers to breed placement
partner, or is euthanized if the animal is not a candidate for
adoption or transfer. We make every effort to find every adoptable
animal a new loving family.
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