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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Louisiana

140 of the 460 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we track in Louisiana are shelter and rescue services. Full listings for every city are on the Louisiana page.

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460locations statewide

Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

New Orleans 13

  1. Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO)

    160 Brookhollow Esplanade, New Orleans, LA 70123

    Call Website All New Orleans

  2. Villalobos Rescue Center

    4531 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117-4628

    Call Website All New Orleans

  3. Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO)

    271 Plauche St, New Orleans, LA 70123

    Call Website All New Orleans

  4. Jefferson SPCA

    4421 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-1308

    Call Website All New Orleans

  5. Zeus' Rescues

    2520 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115-6305

    Call Website All New Orleans

  6. Rolling River Ranch And Rescue

    1000 S Clearview Pkwy, New Orleans, LA 70123-2323

    Call Website All New Orleans

  7. Villalobos Rescue Center

    4501 N Galvez St, New Orleans, LA 70117

    Call Website All New Orleans

  8. Nola Kitten Nursery

    New Orleans, LA

    Call Website All New Orleans

  9. Animal Rescue New Orleans

    271 Plauche St, New Orleans, LA 70123-4125

    Website All New Orleans

  10. Pit-bulls and parolees/ pit-bulls need homes

    4525 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117-4628

    Call All New Orleans

  11. Take Paws Rescue

    2730 Banks St, New Orleans, LA 70119

    All New Orleans

  12. Meow Town

    4421 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-1308

    All New Orleans

  13. Villa Lobos Rescue Center

    3800 Desire Pkwy, New Orleans, LA 70126-5508

    Call All New Orleans

Lafayette 8

  1. SpayNation for Dogs & Cats

    1640 N Bertrand Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506

    Mon-Thu 10am-2pm

    Call Website All Lafayette

  2. The Doghouse

    2845 Verot School Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508

    Mon-Fri 6:30am-6:30pm, Sat 7am-1pm, Sun 9am-10am

    Call Website All Lafayette

  3. Wild Cat Foundation

    1640 N Bertrand Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506

    Mon-Thu 10am-3pm

    Call Website All Lafayette

  4. Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center Lost & Found Pets

    Lafayette, LA

    Mon-Fri 8am-12pm

    Website All Lafayette

  5. For The Birds of Acadiana

    220 Cambridge Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503

    Call Website All Lafayette

  6. Lafayette Animal Shelter & Care Center

    410 N Dugas Rd, Lafayette, LA 70507-3012

    Call Website All Lafayette

  7. Don's Exterminating Co. Llc

    504 Industrial Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70508-3329

    Call All Lafayette

  8. Louisiana Department Of Wildlife And Fisheries (region 4)

    200 Dulles Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506-3006

    Call All Lafayette

Baton Rouge 7

  1. Cat Haven

    11130 N Harrells Ferry Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

    Call Website All Baton Rouge

  2. Capital Area Animal Welfare Society

    6357 Quinn Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70817

    Call Website All Baton Rouge

  3. Friends of the Animals Dog Adoption House

    8476 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

    Call Website All Baton Rouge

  4. Magic Happens Rabbit Rescue

    6857 Siegen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809-4528

    Call Website All Baton Rouge

  5. Companion Animal Alliance

    2550 Gourrier Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70820-3328

    Mon 12pm-6pm, Tue 10am-6pm, Wed-Sun 12pm-6pm

    Call All Baton Rouge

  6. Northside Humane Society

    8660 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70815-8128

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-2pm

    Website All Baton Rouge

  7. East Baton Rouge Parish Animal

    2680 Progress Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70807-3140

    Call All Baton Rouge

Shreveport 5

  1. Caddo Parish Animal Shelter

    1500 Monty St, Shreveport, LA 71107

    Call Website All Shreveport

  2. Pet Savers

    4380 Noyes Dr, Shreveport, LA 71119

    Call Website All Shreveport

  3. Shreveport Bossier Animal Rescue

    431 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71104

    Call Website All Shreveport

  4. Chimp Haven

    710 Spring St, Shreveport, LA 71101-3684

    Call All Shreveport

  5. Humane Society Of Northwest Louisiana

    2544 Linwood Ave, Shreveport, LA 71103-3720

    All Shreveport

Covington 4

  1. Forgotten Felines Rescue

    19352 N 2nd St Ste 2 & 3, Covington, LA 70433

    By appointment only

    Call Website All Covington

  2. Northshore Humane Society

    20384 Harrison Ave, Covington, LA 70433

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-2pm

    Call Website All Covington

  3. PetSuites Northshore

    975 Hwy 190 East Service Rd, Covington, LA 70433

    Mon-Fri 6:30am-7pm, Sat-Sun 7am-5pm

    Call Website All Covington

  4. Thoroughbred Retirement Network of Louisiana

    77602 Highway 21, Covington, LA 70435-4020

    Call Website All Covington

Metairie 4

  1. The Dog Stop

    3201 Transcontinental Dr, Metairie, LA 70006

    Mon-Fri 6:30am-7:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm

    Call Website All Metairie

  2. Pampered Pets Bed and Breakfast

    6213 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70003

    Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 7:30am-11am, Sun 3pm-5pm

    Call Website All Metairie

  3. Metairie Humane

    6213 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70003-4332

    Call Website All Metairie

  4. Howl O Weenie

    6213 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70003-4332

    Website All Metairie

Slidell 4

  1. Magnolia Paws Board and Train

    517 J F Smith Ave, Slidell, LA 70460

    Mon-Sun 9am-5pm

    Small-dog area
    Call Website All Slidell

  2. Slidell Animal Control

    2700 Terrace Ave, Slidell, LA 70458

    Call Website All Slidell

  3. Animal Assistance League

    2700 Terrace Ave, Slidell, LA 70458

    Call Website All Slidell

  4. Heartland Ranch & Rescue LLC

    60180 Donya St, Slidell, LA 70460

    Call All Slidell

Denham Springs 3

  1. City of Denham Springs Animal Control

    447 Lamm St, Denham Springs, LA 70726

    Call Website All Denham Springs

  2. Lisa's Dog House

    23575 Country Manor Ave, Denham Springs, LA 70726-6884

    Call Website All Denham Springs

  3. Melly's Clip-N-Dip

    30945 La Highway 16, Denham Springs, LA 70726-1256

    Call Website All Denham Springs

Hammond 3

  1. Tangipahoa Parish Animal Services

    15487 W Club Deluxe Rd, Hammond, LA 70403

    Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

    Call Website All Hammond

  2. Tangi Humane Society

    46219 River Rd, Hammond, LA 70401

    Call Website All Hammond

  3. Saints Spca

    43075 S Range Rd, Hammond, LA 70403

    Call All Hammond

New Iberia 3

  1. Iberia Parish Animal Shelter

    2017 Seaway Access Rd, New Iberia, LA 70560

    Call Website All New Iberia

  2. Angel Paws Adoption Center

    1314 Troy Rd, New Iberia, LA 70563

    Call Website All New Iberia

  3. Animals of IPAC

    2017 Seaway Access Rd, New Iberia, LA 70560-9616

    Call All New Iberia

Opelousas 3

  1. St. Landry Parish Animal Control

    255 Hangar Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570

    Call Website All Opelousas

  2. Green Oaks Aussies

    4388 LA-182, Opelousas, LA 70570

    Call Website All Opelousas

  3. Martin's AKC Labrador Retrievers

    201 Lee Martin Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570-1499

    Call All Opelousas

Pineville 3

  1. Pineville Animal Control

    1967 Monroe Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360-2101

    Call Website All Pineville

  2. Pineville Animal Shelter

    1700 Jefferson Highway, Pineville, LA 71360

    Call Website All Pineville

  3. cenla animal clinic

    1967 Monroe Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360

    Call All Pineville

Ruston 3

  1. 4 Paws Rescue

    290 Rodeo Rd, Ruston, LA 71270

    Tue-Sat 11am-3pm

    Call Website All Ruston

  2. Ruston Animal Control

    1212 McAllister St, Ruston, LA 71270

    Mon-Thu 9am-4:30pm, Fri 9am-11am

    Call Website All Ruston

  3. Ruston City Animal Control

    1901 McDonald Ave, Ruston, LA 71270

    Call All Ruston

Bossier City 2

  1. Bossier City Animal Control

    3217 Old Shed Rd, Bossier City, LA 71111

    Call Website All Bossier City

  2. Hand In Paw Friends

    1337 Whitehall Dr, Bossier City, LA 71112

    Call All Bossier City

Crowley 2

  1. City of Crowley Animal Shelter

    220 Jack Mitchell Ave Rd, Crowley, LA 70526

    Call Website All Crowley

  2. Acadia Parish Animal Control

    1534 W 2nd St, Crowley, LA 70526

    Call All Crowley

Ferriday 2

  1. Concordia PAWS Adoptable Dogs

    1212 1st St, Ferriday, LA 71334-2846

    Call Website All Ferriday

  2. Concordia Paws

    1212 1st St, Ferriday, LA 71334-2846

    Call All Ferriday

Harvey 2

  1. Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services

    2701 Lapalco Blvd, Harvey, LA 70058

    Call All Harvey

  2. Westbank Animal Shelter

    2701 Peters Rd, Harvey, LA 70058-1816

    Website All Harvey

Lake Charles 2

  1. The Dog Stop - Lake Charles

    3507 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605

    Mon-Fri 6:30am-7:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm

    Call Website All Lake Charles

  2. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Animal Services And Adoption Center

    5500A Swift Plant Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70615-4121

    Call All Lake Charles

Livingston 2

  1. Livingston Parish Animal Shelter

    13525 Florida Blvd, Livingston, LA 70754

    Call Website All Livingston

  2. Wings of Hope, Inc

    20591 Abe Hoover Rd, Livingston, LA 70754

    Call Website All Livingston

Monroe 2

  1. Humane Society Adoption Center

    920 Freight Dr, Monroe, LA 71203

    Tue-Sat 10am-3pm

    Call Website All Monroe

  2. River Cities Humane Society for Cats

    5302 Desiard Street, Monroe, LA 71203

    Call Website All Monroe

Ponchatoula 2

  1. Kat Vet Spay Neuter and Rescue

    158 W Pine St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454

    Call Website All Ponchatoula

  2. Stephanie's Pet Cottage

    130 W Beech St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454

    Call Website All Ponchatoula

Rayne 2

  1. Haseya's New Beginning Animal Rescue

    1321 Section Street, Rayne, LA 70578

    Call All Rayne

  2. Rayne Animal Shelter

    1321 Section Ave, Rayne, LA 70578

    Call All Rayne

Roseland 2

  1. Angel's Angels: A Canine Rescue

    66243 Highway 1058, Roseland, LA 70456-2115

    Call Website All Roseland

  2. Raven Woods Animal Sanctuary

    66239 LA-1058, Roseland, LA 70456

    Call All Roseland

Walker 2

  1. Greyhound Pets Of America

    11266 W Anne Dr, Walker, LA 70785

    Call Website All Walker

  2. City of Walker Animal Control

    9152 Comar Dr, Walker, LA 70785

    Call All Walker

Alexandria 1

  1. Alexandria Animal Shelter

    200 Animal Shelter Rd, Alexandria, LA 71301

    Call Website All Alexandria

Bastrop 1

  1. Bastrop Animal Shelter

    6878 Mer Rouge Rd, Bastrop, LA 71220

    Call Website All Bastrop

Belle Chasse 1

  1. Paws

    9596 Belle Chasse Hwy, Belle Chasse, LA 70037-1755

    Call All Belle Chasse

Benton 1

  1. The Bark Haus

    534 LA-162, Benton, LA 71006

    Mon-Sun 7:30am-6pm

    Call Website All Benton

Bogalusa 1

  1. Dreamers Farm and Equine Rescue

    56209 Highway 439, Bogalusa, LA 70427-7545

    Call All Bogalusa

Boyce 1

  1. Bayou Roots Pet Bed and Breakfast

    4802 Highway 121, Boyce, LA 71409-8759

    Call All Boyce

Bush 1

  1. Angels Grove Ranch and Horse Rescue

    81270 Katie Ln, Bush, LA 70431

    Call Website All Bush

Carencro 1

  1. Acadiana Animal Aid

    142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA 70520

    Call Website All Carencro

Colfax 1

  1. Grant Parish Sheriff's Office Animal Control

    485 Richardson Dr, Colfax, LA 71417

    Call Website All Colfax

Columbia 1

  1. Saving Paws of Caldwell

    (Mailing address PO Box 1623 Columbia, LA 71418), Columbia, LA 71418

    Call Website All Columbia

Cottonport 1

  1. Avoyelles Animal Welfare Society

    1170 Prison Rd, Cottonport, LA 71327

    Call All Cottonport

Deridder 1

  1. Humane Society of West Louisiana

    19301 Lake Charles Hwy, Deridder, LA 70634

    Call Website All Deridder

Elmwood 1

  1. Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter

    1 Humane Way, Elmwood, LA 70123

    Call Website All Elmwood

Folsom 1

  1. Big Sky CARES

    82060 Highway 25, Folsom, LA 70437-3026

    Sat 11am-4pm

    Call Website All Folsom

Franklin 1

  1. St. Mary Parish Animal Shelter

    10905 LA-182, Franklin, LA 70538

    Call Website All Franklin

Gonzales 1

  1. Rescue Alliance

    12484 Highway 44, Gonzales, LA 70737-2253

    Call Website All Gonzales

Grand Cane 1

  1. De Soto Parish Animal Control

    404 Liberty Ln, Grand Cane, LA 71032

    Call Website All Grand Cane

Grand Isle 1

  1. Island Cats

    142 Hebert Ln, Grand Isle, LA 70358-9796

    Call Website

Grant 1

  1. The Paw Haven

    423 Hamilton Cemetery Rd, Grant, LA 70644

    Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm

    Call Website All Grant

Gray 1

  1. Terrebonne Parish Animal Shelter

    100 Government St, Gray, LA 70359-3303

    Call Website All Gray

Greenwood 1

  1. Canine Country

    9525 Locust Hill Rd, Greenwood, LA 71033

    Mon-Fri 7:30am-7pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 4:30pm-6pm

    Call Website All Greenwood

Haughton 1

  1. Dogwood Hills Farm & Stables LLC

    8798 Tall Pines Rd, Haughton, LA 71037

    Call All Haughton

Houma 1

  1. Rescue Revolution

    258 Grande St, Houma, LA 70363

    All Houma

Jena 1

  1. Town of Jena Dog Pound

    452 E Bradford, Jena, LA 71342

    Call Website All Jena

Kaplan 1

  1. Vermilion Parish Rabies Animal Control

    11303 Pioneer Rd, Kaplan, LA 70548-6675

    Call Website All Kaplan

Laplace 1

  1. St John Parish Animal Shelter

    488 W 2nd St, Laplace, LA 70068

    Call All Laplace

Leesville 1

  1. Vernon Parish Animal Shelter

    272 Obanion Rd, Leesville, LA 71446-5951

    Call Website All Leesville

Loranger 1

  1. Wagger Watchers Bed & Barkfast, LLC

    24378 Highway 40, Loranger, LA 70446-1950

    Call All Loranger

Luling 1

  1. St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter

    921 Deputy Jeff G Watson Drive, Luling, LA 70070

    Call Website All Luling

Madisonville 1

  1. Feral Cat Consortium

    4 Summerhaven Ct, Madisonville, LA 70447-9787

    Call All Madisonville

Many 1

  1. Sabine Parrish Animal Shelter

    520 McDonald Dr, Many, LA 71449

    Call Website All Many

Mathews 1

  1. Pawsome Suites

    4919 LA-308, Mathews, LA 70375

    Call Website All Mathews

Maurice 1

  1. The Dog Howse

    5967 Lormand Rd, Maurice, LA 70555

    Call All Maurice

Minden 1

  1. Brookes Doggie Bed & Breakfast

    286 Freight Entrance Rd, Minden, LA 71055

    Call All Minden

Napoleonville 1

  1. Villalobos Rescue Center - Life 4 Paws, Inc.

    5541 Highway 1, Napoleonville, LA 70390-2502

    Call Website All Napoleonville

Natchitoches 1

  1. Natchitoches Animal Shelter

    450 Fairgrounds Rd, Natchitoches, LA 71457

    Call All Natchitoches

New Roads 1

  1. Pointe Coupee Parish Animal Services

    9636 Morganza Hwy, New Roads, LA 70760-4327

    Call All New Roads

Oil City 1

  1. Ark La Tex Horse Rescue

    14401 State Rte 538, Oil City, LA 71061

    Call All Oil City

Plaquemine 1

  1. Iberville Parish Animal Control

    59815 Bayou Rd, Plaquemine, LA 70764

    Call Website All Plaquemine

Pollock 1

  1. Cenla Alliance For Animals

    8484 US-165, Pollock, LA 71467

    Call All Pollock

Port Allen 1

  1. West Baton Rouge Parish Shelter and Animal Control

    3183 Ted Denstel Rd, Port Allen, LA 70767

    Mon-Thu 7:30am-3:30pm, Fri 7:30am-10:30am

    Call Website All Port Allen

Rayville 1

  1. The Delta Humane Society of Louisiana

    70 Pecan Dr, Rayville, LA 71269

    Call All Rayville

Sorrento 1

  1. Cara's House

    9894 Airline Hwy, Sorrento, LA 70778

    Call Website All Sorrento

St Francisville 1

  1. West Feliciana Animal Humane Society

    9946 W Feliciana Pkwy, St Francisville, LA 70775-7500

    Call Website All St Francisville

St Gabriel 1

  1. Reproductive Biology Center

    5995 Lsu AG Rd, St Gabriel, LA 70776-4501

    Call All St Gabriel

St Martinville 1

  1. St. Martin Animal Shelter

    1004 Industrial Park Rd, St Martinville, LA 70582-6757

    Call All St Martinville

Sunset 1

  1. Acadiana Humane Society

    924 Napoleon Ave, Sunset, LA 70584

    Call Website All Sunset

Thibodaux 1

  1. Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter

    934 Highway 3185, Thibodaux, LA 70301-6464

    Mon-Thu 7:30am-5pm

    Call Website All Thibodaux

Vidalia 1

  1. City of Vidalia Dog Pound

    501 Sycamore St, Vidalia, LA 71373-4245

    All Vidalia

Violet 1

  1. Friends of the Animal Shelter of St. Bernard

    5455 E Judge Perez Dr, Violet, LA 70092-2991

    Call Website All Violet

West Monroe 1

  1. Friends of Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter - OPAS

    417 Well Rd, West Monroe, LA 71292-0133

    Mon-Tue 7am-4pm, Thu-Fri 7am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm

    Call Website All West Monroe

Westlake 1

  1. Sulphur Animal Control

    3410 Bayou Dinde Rd, Westlake, LA 70669-8101

    Call Website All Westlake

Westwego 1

  1. Spencer's River Road Doghouse

    27 Cynthia St, Westwego, LA 70094-2103

    Call All Westwego

Winnfield 1

  1. Winnfield Animal Shelter

    508 S Bevill St, Winnfield, LA 71483

    Call All Winnfield

Zachary 1

  1. The Animal Center

    19700 Old Scenic Hwy, Zachary, LA 70791

    Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 7:30am-1pm

    Call All Zachary
Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

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Good to know

What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.

How long is a dog in heat?

A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across Louisiana to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 140 dog parks in Louisiana to plan future visits once the cycle ends.

How long does a dog stay in heat?

Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout Louisiana. Our guide lists 140 dog parks in Louisiana for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.