Questions?

Information on lost Katrina animals is here.   

See a few success stories, photos of animals that were returned to their families.

Places to Report Pets in Need of Rescue

Places to List Lost/Found Animals

● www.Pets911.com (Note: If you post here first, you can post a picture of your pet, then reference the link in the sites listed below which do not accept photos.)

● www.petfinder.com (no photos, don't forget to check the found pet listings)

● www.dogdetective.com (can post photo, includes fee based notifications to member shelters, animal control facilities)

● Flickr site for missing animals from Gustav      SEND PHOTOS

● NOLA animal forum Also post on your NOLA neighborhood forum (no photos on these two links)

● Craig’s list for New Orleans (no photos, but this is a must post and you also need to look at any found reports -ignore any spam e-mails you get requesting money, they are scammers from overseas)

 

How to search for your lost pet:

1. Post your pet’s description and photo on the above web sites and mailing lists.

2. Call the animal control facilities and humane societies in your area and adjacent areas immediately and keep in touch with them daily.

http://www.lacainfo.org/a_c_c__organizations.htm

http://muttcats.com/shelters/louisiana.htm

see also the list below

3. Post a lost poster with one or two good pictures of your pet that show their identifying characteristics (unusual coloring, markings, etc.) (See sample poster below).

Even if you can't locate a photo, you may have a photo on your cell phone or in photos taken by friends and family during get-togethers. Many places offer photo scanning and you will want a digital version for uploading.

This poster should be posted at neighborhood grocery stores, convenience stores, hardware stores, churches, and on the blocks surrounding your home. You can also make postcards with this poster or mini flyers, six to a page, with your pet’s picture, identifying characteristics and contact number and distribute them to homes in the area.

Please note that what you need in large letters is LOST DOG (or CAT) along with a big photo. Surprisingly people can't always tell if it is a dog or cat while driving past. Put any other info in small print. Anyone who is going to help you will stop and look at the sign and copy the info, so do not use valuable space making the phone number and other details big enough to read from a car.

4. Go to www.whitepages.com. Click on the tab for reverse address. Type in your street without including the house number. This will pull up a list of every home on the street, together with names and phone numbers. Repeat this for surrounding streets in a 5 mile radius for cats and a 7 mile radius for dogs. By phoning around, you can often find someone who has seen your pet and can pinpoint a location and the date/time they were seen there.

5. Knock on doors and talk to children you see on the street. They see a lot and notice animals. Please note that there is some debate about offering a reward. On the one hand it may , on the other hand, someone may keep a sighting secret because they want the reward.

Here is a sample poster:  

LOST CAT

I have been missing since ______.

Last seen at the corner of ___ & _____.

“Rusty”: Neutered male, rust orange tabby with white tuxedo markings.

AVID microchip, gold heart tag & two-toned collar with gold leaves.

Front declawed, one-inch rounded white slipper on left front paw,

two-inch white boot on right front paw, gold spot on chin.

 

If you think you know my family

Please phone [Name] at (xxx) xxx-xxxx

Resources for Finding People

• Government resources in Texas

Louisiana Pet Shelters & Animal Control Facilities (Non-emergency)

List of Louisiana Pet Shelters in addition to those below

Orleans Parish:
LA/SPCA 504-368-5191

• Video Shelter Dogs evacuated. Is one yours?
• Video Shelter Cats evacuated. Is one yours?

ARNO  504 571-1900    Read about ARNO "After Gustav"

Jefferson Parish:
The Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter operates the two parish animal shelters at:
#1 Humane Way in East Jefferson   (504) 736-6111
1869 Ames Blvd. in Marrero

For St. Bernard Parish:
504-228-1093 is the number for SBP Animal Control but they are NOT able to pick up animals yet.

Alexander - Animal Control;  200 Animal Shelter Rd, Alexander City, La 71301;  318-473-1229, (fax) 318-473-1227

St. Tammany Parish Dept of Animal Services;  25026 Hwy 36,  Abita Springs, La 70434;  985-809-0183, (fax) 985-809-0284

East Baton Rouge Animal Control Center ;  2680 Progress Rd, Baton Rouge, La 70807;  225-774-7700

Bossier City Animal Control;  3217 Old Shed Rd, Bossier City, La 71111;  318-741-8496

Acadia Parish Animal Control;  1534 West Second, Crowley, La 70526;  337-788-1073

City of DeRidder;  200 S. Jefferson St, DeRidder, La 70634;  337-462-8900

Denham Springs Animal Shelter; 600 C Bowman -- Denham Springs, LA 70726 -- (225) 664-4472

City of Donaldsonville;  225-473-4247

Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control;  15487 Club Deluxe Rd, Hammond, La 70403;  985-543-0215, (fax) 985-230-0337

Terrebonne Parish Animal Shelter;  131 Plant Rd, Houma, La 70363;  985-873-6709, (fax) 985-580-8150

Roicy Duhon Animal Control;  613 W. Port DesMouton, Lafayette, La 70507;  337-291-5645

Calcasieu Parish Animal Services & Adoption Center ;  5500 - A Swift Plant Rd, Lake Charles, La 70607;  337-721-3730

St. John Parish Animal Shelter;  380 Elm Street, LaPlace. La 70068;  985-651-7387

Vernon Parish Animal Control ;  272 J. L. OBanion Road P. O. Box 1548 Leesville, LA 71446
337-392-9613

LA/SPCA;  Mardi Gras Blvd, New Orleans, La 70114;  504-368-5191 ext. 100, (fax) 504-762-3394 ( you can now COME to the shelter to file a lost (or found) report in person.  We'll then walk them through to look for their pet.  Gustav Hours are 8:00AM-4:00PM, 7-days-a-week )

St. Landry Parish Animal Control;  255 Hanger Rd, Opelousas, La 70570;  337-948-6184, (fax) 337-942-4945

Ruston Animal Control;  P. O. Box 2069, Ruston, La 71273;  318-251-8685

Caddo Parish Animal Services;  1500 Monty St, Shreveport, La 71107;  318-226-6624

Avoyelles Animal Welfare Society;  668 Branch St, Simmesport, La 71369;  504-453-9021

Slidell Animal Control;  2700 Terrace Ave, Slidell, La 70458;  985-646-4267, (fax) 985-646-4239

Ascension Parish Animal Shelter;  9894 Airline Hwy, Sorrento, La 70778;  225-675-6557

St. Martin Parish Government;  1004 Industrial Park Rd, St. Martinville, La 70582;  337-394-1220

City of Sulphur;  3400 Bayou Dinde Rd, Sulphur, La 70663;  () 337-527-4577, (fax) 337-882-1365

City of Sulphur Animal Control;  500A N. Huntington, Sulphur, La 70663;  () 337-527-4577, (fax) 337-882-1365

City of Tallulah/Madison Parish Animal Conrol;  204 N. Cedar St, Tallulah, La 71282;  () 318-574-0964

Town of Vinton;  1200 Horridge St, Vinton, La 70668;  () 337-589-7453, (fax) 337-589-6127

Town of Walker;  P. O. Box 217, Walker, La 70785;  () 225-665-3910

Westlake Police Dept;  701 Johnson St, Westlake, La 70669;  () 337-433-4151

City of Winnfield Animal Control;  P. O. Box 509, Winnfield, La 71483;  () 318-628-2193, (fax) 318-628-4111

 

Places to Report Pets in Need of Rescue