Useful Links
Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO): an organization created and dedicated to the rescue and aid of abandoned and homeless animals in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana and Mississippi, including: responding to the immediate needs of those animals in need of medical care, or who have been neglected, abused and deprived of love. ARNO promotes the foster, adoption and reunion of pets with caretakers, as well as spaying/neutering of all companion animals.
Benefits of Pets for Kids – The Essential Guide: personally contacted us to ask for our feedback about their comprehensive resource to the benefits of pets for children. It also covers what it takes to have a pet, why a pet is a healthy addition to any child’s upbringing, how to take care of pets, and pets for special needs children. It also includes plenty of other useful advice and information. However, we do NOT recommend rabbits for children.
Caring for Pets Teaches Children Responsibility: has a proper tone to discuss pet parenting to children (animals are NOT toys or accessories) and provides an age-appropriate task list for parents to use as a guideline. We do not recommend pet assure itself since we have never used them.
Expertise: personally contacted us regarding their safety guide, which includes chapters on common household hazards for pets, food safety for pets, pet-proofing, and natural disaster preparation for pet owners. Pretty invaluable information for new and expert pet parents.
Humane Society of Louisiana: a private 501(c)(3) animal protection charity founded in New Orleans in 1988. As leaders in the fight against cruelty to animals statewide, it works to prevent animal abuse and neglect in all its forms. It operates an animal sanctuary and offers diverse animal care and protection programs. Its educational programs and campaigns promote compassion for all animals.
From its campaign headquarters in New Orleans, it also operate volunteer chapters in more than a dozen Louisiana communities - primarily in rural areas with no any other shelters or rescue groups. With no government funding, the Humane Society of Louisiana relies solely on private contributions for support.
The charity is managed by a small staff and supported by hundreds of volunteers around Louisiana. It is not affiliated with or funded by any other national organization.
Jefferson SPCA: a 501(C)(3) non-profit, all volunteer organization committed to the animals of Jefferson Parish. Founded in 1980, the JSPCA has offered Low Cost Spay/Neuter vouchers and recently provided $75,000 to help fund the Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter "Be a Lifesaver" Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program.
The present direction is to focus on reducing the number of animals that enter the two Jefferson Parish Animal Shelters and the goal of being "Committed to making Jefferson Parish a Community where 'Every Pet has a Home.'"
Kismet Pet Adoptions: is a small local no-kill shelter dedicated to the welfare of displaced, abused and neglected animals. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, its mission is propelled by wonderful volunteers and supporters. There is no paid staff; everything is completely run by volunteers. It is fully committed to improving the quality of life for all of the animals we encounter daily through shelter, love, and compassion.
New Orleans Animal Welfare Society (NOAWS): NOAWS was formed to educate the public about living with animals and to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need. NOAWS assists with spay/neuter, shots, housing, food, medical treatment for sick animals, heart worm treatment and fostering.
Pet Safety Guide for New Orleans: created by ADT Security, it is a downloadable checklist that goes through each room in your home to ensure the safety of all animals, including humans, are protected. It also includes a list of supplies you will need.
Puppy Proofing Your House: sent to us from a mother wanting to teach her daughters about responsible pet ownership, it has some great tips and information on getting ready for a new furry family member.
St. Francis Animal Sanctuary (SFAS): the largest no-kill companion pet sanctuary in the Southeast United States. Chartered in Abita Springs, LA, SFAS serves Louisiana’s Northshore, the Greater New Orleans metro area, and Southern Mississippi.
The Simple Dollar: reached out to us to inform us about a guide they created to raise awareness around responsible pet ownership. They want potential pet parents to understand what it takes to provide pets with the level of care they deserve. It is intended for individuals and families and includes chapters on cost of having a pet- from typical everyday cost to emergency medical care. You can find the guide here:
Urban Dog Magazine: A full color quarterly magazine that celebrates the magic of the canine spirit. Best of all, it's local!
Note: We do not get any kind of monetary or in-kind payments or exchanges for promoting these links. We truly believe the information and mission of these organizations. For daily informative articles and/or funny pictures and videos, be sure to follow us on Facebook.
If you would like your company's information to be included on this page, please give us 4-6 weeks to respond to your request. As you can imagine, we get daily requests and need to verify. Thank you for your understanding.
Benefits of Pets for Kids – The Essential Guide: personally contacted us to ask for our feedback about their comprehensive resource to the benefits of pets for children. It also covers what it takes to have a pet, why a pet is a healthy addition to any child’s upbringing, how to take care of pets, and pets for special needs children. It also includes plenty of other useful advice and information. However, we do NOT recommend rabbits for children.
Caring for Pets Teaches Children Responsibility: has a proper tone to discuss pet parenting to children (animals are NOT toys or accessories) and provides an age-appropriate task list for parents to use as a guideline. We do not recommend pet assure itself since we have never used them.
Expertise: personally contacted us regarding their safety guide, which includes chapters on common household hazards for pets, food safety for pets, pet-proofing, and natural disaster preparation for pet owners. Pretty invaluable information for new and expert pet parents.
Humane Society of Louisiana: a private 501(c)(3) animal protection charity founded in New Orleans in 1988. As leaders in the fight against cruelty to animals statewide, it works to prevent animal abuse and neglect in all its forms. It operates an animal sanctuary and offers diverse animal care and protection programs. Its educational programs and campaigns promote compassion for all animals.
From its campaign headquarters in New Orleans, it also operate volunteer chapters in more than a dozen Louisiana communities - primarily in rural areas with no any other shelters or rescue groups. With no government funding, the Humane Society of Louisiana relies solely on private contributions for support.
The charity is managed by a small staff and supported by hundreds of volunteers around Louisiana. It is not affiliated with or funded by any other national organization.
Jefferson SPCA: a 501(C)(3) non-profit, all volunteer organization committed to the animals of Jefferson Parish. Founded in 1980, the JSPCA has offered Low Cost Spay/Neuter vouchers and recently provided $75,000 to help fund the Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter "Be a Lifesaver" Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program.
The present direction is to focus on reducing the number of animals that enter the two Jefferson Parish Animal Shelters and the goal of being "Committed to making Jefferson Parish a Community where 'Every Pet has a Home.'"
Kismet Pet Adoptions: is a small local no-kill shelter dedicated to the welfare of displaced, abused and neglected animals. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, its mission is propelled by wonderful volunteers and supporters. There is no paid staff; everything is completely run by volunteers. It is fully committed to improving the quality of life for all of the animals we encounter daily through shelter, love, and compassion.
New Orleans Animal Welfare Society (NOAWS): NOAWS was formed to educate the public about living with animals and to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need. NOAWS assists with spay/neuter, shots, housing, food, medical treatment for sick animals, heart worm treatment and fostering.
Pet Safety Guide for New Orleans: created by ADT Security, it is a downloadable checklist that goes through each room in your home to ensure the safety of all animals, including humans, are protected. It also includes a list of supplies you will need.
Puppy Proofing Your House: sent to us from a mother wanting to teach her daughters about responsible pet ownership, it has some great tips and information on getting ready for a new furry family member.
St. Francis Animal Sanctuary (SFAS): the largest no-kill companion pet sanctuary in the Southeast United States. Chartered in Abita Springs, LA, SFAS serves Louisiana’s Northshore, the Greater New Orleans metro area, and Southern Mississippi.
The Simple Dollar: reached out to us to inform us about a guide they created to raise awareness around responsible pet ownership. They want potential pet parents to understand what it takes to provide pets with the level of care they deserve. It is intended for individuals and families and includes chapters on cost of having a pet- from typical everyday cost to emergency medical care. You can find the guide here:
- http://www.thesimpledollar.com/pet-cost-calculator/
- http://www.thesimpledollar.com/pet-cost-calculator/#the-lifetime-cost-of-a-pet
- http://www.thesimpledollar.com/pet-cost-calculator/#average-initial-and-lifetime-pet-costs
- http://www.thesimpledollar.com/pet-cost-calculator/#emergency-medical-care
Urban Dog Magazine: A full color quarterly magazine that celebrates the magic of the canine spirit. Best of all, it's local!
Note: We do not get any kind of monetary or in-kind payments or exchanges for promoting these links. We truly believe the information and mission of these organizations. For daily informative articles and/or funny pictures and videos, be sure to follow us on Facebook.
If you would like your company's information to be included on this page, please give us 4-6 weeks to respond to your request. As you can imagine, we get daily requests and need to verify. Thank you for your understanding.