This institution is an incredible resource that many people do not know exist. Despite what anyone might have told you, this is not a "kill shelter". A healthy young pitt bull is not going to be put down simply because it's a pitt bull. Large, clean, modern and staffed by carrying employees. It is an independent non-profit that has a contract with the city. All their financial, animal welfare, intake, adoption stats are online. I brought in a young high energy pitt I had rescued 5 minutes before closing. They were so kind. They allowed me to go to his pin which was in a large, cool, quite warehouse. Designed to avoid the barking chain event that occurs at small indy shelter when ever anyone opens the door. When you report a stray to 311, this is where they go. This is a well run institution. We need the indy shelters. We need it all. Foster/adopt a pet. Volunteer. read more

Louisiana SPCA - Passing off the pitt I rescued at intake. The staff we so kind and handled him so well. I'll be allowed to come visit him. - Animal Shelters Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

A fantastic place to find an animal as a pet. I haven't adopted one yet, but I enjoy the experience they take care of the cages and the animals very well. read more

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Love this place! People are so friendly here and take great care of the animals. My cat went here to get a few shots and was very comfortable and behaved great thanks to the great workers! Defintely recommend! read more

Louisiana SPCA - Animal Shelters Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

love this place the people are very nice they take great care of your pet they treat you with respect they took great care of my little baby dog Thank You spca. read more

Buddy rescued me when he was at the LSPCA. He's one of the family at almost 7 years old he has never been ill. The staff is great, they need help. Can you foster a pet or two for a while? read more

Please don't use this place especially if you find a stray and want to bring it in here. They will put it asleep quicker than you can say thanks. I recently fostered a dog from here a few months back and after a month I had to bring her back in because my neighbors were complaining about the constant barking while I was away at work. I called up and they told me to bring her back in. She was a puppy 7 months old and in great health. I was told by one of the foster coordinators originally when I took her that even if I can only keep her for a few days they chances of her getting adopted when she comes back are greatly improved. I kept an eye on the website after I dropped her back to see if they posted her photo for adoption but nothing. I emailed and asked how she's doing and got no response. A week later I eventually got a response only for them to tell me the dog was euthanized because of neurological problems. I was heartbroken. If I had have know this was gonna happen I'd have held onto her until someone or some other organization could put her up for adoption. I have lost all faith in this organization. I wish they told me they were gonna put her asleep and I would never have brought her back. PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND IF YOU DO DECIDE TO USE THIS PLACE JUST KNOW THAT THE DOG YOU BRING IN HAS A HUGE CHANCE OF EUTHANASIA !! This place needs to be more open about the fact that they are a kill shelter. read more

Took my dog there for her first puppy shots. It was very clean. The vet was very knowledgeable. The staff was very welcoming. I look forward to her next visit. read more

The staff is the best‼‼‼I have three dogs and I never bring them at the same time and they know each of my animals by name. I love bringing my dogs ther. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. Found a stray puppy and brought her here so she wouldn't be hit by a car or anything. They refused to take her and sent me to a different location, so I drove 20 mins there to find it was closed and there wasn't anyone there to take her. I drove all the way back to this location and they told me they still wouldn't take her and to go tie her to the door of the other location! It's 94 degrees out, what the heck is wrong with these people? Way to deter people from doing the right thing. Nobody wants to go out of their way to do help a poor animal only to be part of a game between these two locations. read more

This is a wonderful organization. Not only do they help facilitate adoptions, but they also offer reduced cost medical treatment for your pets. I recently brought our 4 cats and dog in for general wellness checkups. I normally couldn't afford to get them all taken care of at the same time, but their services afforded us great care. I even purchased heart worm, flea and other preventative medicine cheaper than anywhere online, even with a discount. I will definitely be referring all my friends here. It's on the westbank, but well worth the short trip across the river. read more

I am SO HAPPY that I bit the bullet and purchased a five week course to train my dog. We've got a long way to go but we have come so far already! Thanks to our awesome trainer Courtney Bayer, my reactive dog Anabelle and myself now have the tools and exercises to combat reactivity to other dogs so that our walks are easier, and maybe one day--we will be able to play with other dogs. I signed up for the Reactive Rover I class that deals with dog vs dog anxiety and aggressiveness. We were taught exercises and games that shift focus and mindset so that instead of having a negative experience, we can turn that association of seeing other dogs into a positive one. The one hour class meets once a week over five weeks. Each week you are sent home with homework so that you and your dog are prepared to take the next step in the next class. Tonight was our last class and we did something I never imagined we would do five weeks ago; we sat in a submissive position, quietly in view of other dogs for 30 minutes without incident. INCREDIBLE. Thanks a million to our trainer Courtney and her assistant. Now that we've completed this class, we want to take ALL the classes! read more

Louisiana SPCA - We did it! No visual barriers on the last day as we sit in a "down/stay" position in view of other dogs. - Animal Shelters Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

My Bailey got spayed on Feb 28,2023. Low cost spay and neuter through LASPCA is the best way to go. Your pets are in good hands and they always call a day or so after to ensure your fur baby is doing ok. Best part of all, is knowing you not going to have puppies to worry about in the future. read more

Disclaimer first: I would totally give 5 stars for the way the staff treats my dogs. Unfortunately they do not treat their human friends with the same amount of love and respect. I have visited the LASPCA on several occasions. They are my primary location for veterinarian services. I have two dogs, Bayla and Tiberius. EVERY time I go, there is an issue. There have been scheduling conflicts, incorrect billing, incorrect information given to me over the phone versus when I arrived, and services rendered to my animals that I did not authorize but of course had to pay for. And to top it off most of the time these issues are dealt with like an "oh well, sucks for you" attitude from the front desk staff. If you plan to use the SPCA's services be sure to get EVERYTHING in writing and call a few times before arriving to make sure that everyone is on the same page. That long journey across the river to their location is not worth the hassle or headache if you're not prepared. I will continue to support the LASPCA with my donations and vet services because I love animals. I just hope they can get it together for us fellow Homo sapiens! read more

Pros: The boyfriend and I visited during a visit to Louisiana and I'd have to say this place is pretty unique to other pet adoption centers I've seen in Florida and California. They have four puppies right now!! One of them is a brindle puppy while the rest are all black and their breeds are a German Shepherd and Pit Bull mix so these babies are going to get BIG. They're priced at $210 right now. Dogs that have been there a long time are $25 and are labeled the "under-dogs". The other dogs are $90. It's not a traditional-looking animal shelter because the dogs have their own rooms, not cages which I think is a huge testament to how well they treat their dogs here. When you visit, they have a play area in the middle of the center that allows you and your family to meet them. They also allow you to bring your pet into the center if you already have one at home and would like to see the doggies' interact. The employees who work here are very caring of the pets and they are so nice. Cons: It's not that big of a facility and it's a kill shelter. The employee told me that they only kill if the dog is really terrified or overly aggressive. read more

Really really well very informative. Had patience with my little Emma, and really really show the care.

Adopted two kitties from here. Fast and easy process. I bring my adult cat here for his vet care. Sometimes it's difficult to get a quick appointment but for routine visits it's easy enough to schedule online. Picking up my kitty's flea meds are as easy as walking in and grabbing. Usually no wait at all. I really like using this Location. read more

*** READ!**** Rude. Rude. Rude. Unfortunately to say I have adopted a dog with misleading information. I did sign an acknowledgment form that the dog I rescued had a upper respiratory infection. I signed. Next day brought my fur baby to the vet and turns out had the infection still and heart worms. The soca originally said that they usually don't , bug would treat my animal. 3 months later with numerous voicemails and contact information left during operation hours I have yet to get a response. As of today 7/22/2020 I have called 23 times no answer and have sent an emai read more

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I stubble to this very new, huge, clean facility. After parking and heading to the entrance, you will see a long stretch of glass rooms for kittens and cats. Once you make a left turn to the reception table, you will enter a double glass door to the pets "condo". You will get to meet some sweet fur babies that just need a good home. Some share a "condo" but has their own sleeping bed and some stays by themselves. I would love to take a dog home once I can handle the responsibility it takes to take car of them. They dogs seems happy but bored. They got so excited to see my 18month nephew and wanted to play. read more

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The Louisiana SPCA moved to their current modern headquarters after Katrina. I have fond memories of their old location down on Japonica Street (it is where I got my one of my childhood pets), but this location is much better. The SPCA offers very reasonable veterinary services by appointment only. They also have a variety of dogs and cats for adoption. The SPCA also has a contract with the city to pick up strays. This is a great organization. read more

The SPCA does amazing work. Period. As the proud Mom to a very silly rescue lab/pitt/chow/racoon mix, I really appreciate all the hard work that the LA/SPCA does. And, yes, I put my $ where my heart is. This location is their fancy post-K digs which are much nicer (and not destroyed) then the old Japonica street facility. But I miss the old theme song. So check out their online stores: http://www.la-spca.org/shop/home.htm and give them support. read more

I am so thankful and appreciative of this organization. They do so much to help out the community!! Last summer we had some problems on my block with aggressive and sick cats terrorizing the kitties who lived on our corner. We called the SPCA, they promptly sent out an officer who lent us a trap, even gave me a few cans of food to use as bait. We caught the mean kitties and relocated them. read more

Love the LA SPCA. We went down last weekend with the hopes of picking up a doggie and walked out soon after walking one on a leash. The website they have is helpful and informative. The pictures and descriptions of the adoptable dogs was very similar to what we experienced when went down there. You can ask to have the dogs let out and put into a one-on-one area where you can interact with them a bit more than "through the bars" of their kennels. All I have to say is: if you like a pup - then stay nearby. One of the two dogs we looked at (and the one we decided against because of his young age) was gone just after we put him back. Another cutie got scooped up as we were in the process of trying to find someone to help us adopt ours. It was wonderful to see them getting new families and how excited they were! Everyone at the SPCA made the adopt easy. Bonuses: he had one round of DHPP, bordetella, & rabies vaccinations + one negative heartworm test + had already been neutered and microchipped by them! Another bonus is that they gift 1 year of microchip pet finder service. We were also able to get a low cost leash and collar (necessary to leave the premises). They didn't give us a hard time when we didn't have either of those items. It must happen a lot since there were a few other people doing the same thing. They also have an online store where many things are low cost as well. Life with Justin (soon renamed Genki) has been wonderful! His behavior has been close to that described by his vet evaluation. I had been wanting a dog for many years and am so happy that we finally were able to stop in. He was in the first kennel and the first to run up to us to say hi. Wonderful crew over at LA SPCA and wonderful experience all around. We'll probably use their very affordable obedience training classes in the future. Remember, adopt don't shop! read more

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Dr Smith was wonderful with my kitty, she diagnosed her skin issues quickly and gave me suggestions for her future care. I highly recommend Dr Adrianna Smith, and the clinic at the SPCA. read more

Omg I love you guys and thank you for taking care of my Weezy . The volunteers are wonderful and the building is beautiful . I will be seeing y'all again on Tuesday when I bring milo in . Keep up the great work !! read more

Louisiana SPCA - Weezy loves y'all !! - Animal Shelters Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

They provide great services for your pet but you'll get treated like an idiot if you have an issue with one from them. Have taken my dog here several times and was always treated respectfully. HOWEVER, we wanted to adopt an indoor cat as a pal for our pup, told the ladies what we were looking for and they suggested a kitten. I picked one out, paid the $100!, and was told that if it wasn't a good fit, bring him back within 2 weeks and try another. Sounded good. I am NOT a cat expert and don't claim to be, but I've lived with cats all my life and NEVER had one scratch us like this, bite us constantly, tear up everything except his toys and go after us when we slept. I called LASPCA after a week and a half and asked what they thought and was told "we have training resources on our website". That's it. It was like saying, hey just keep working on it until you're past that magical 2 week mark and you have to pay to give the terror back. After a month of being scared to walk in my house for fear that this little guy would jump out and bite us at every turn, I finally paid the $30 surrender fee and returned him (side note: they should just call it a restocking fee like companies used to before we all decided that was a scam and stopped paying it). I was trying to explain to the intake woman what our behavior issues were with the cat and every time I said something she blew me off and said things to me like "well that's what cats do" and "that's normal cat behavior" in the most condescending tone as if I had said the cat was purring or meowing. It was infuriating that no matter what I said and even showed her the fresh scars from that morning she just shrugged and said "that's why we recommend adopting two together". Seriously? I told her we already had an animal for him to play with but she wasn't hearing it. Sometimes people can be jerks and guess what, some times animals are jerks. I just wanted to be clear about his issues so they wouldn't give him to someone with younger children. She said "that's why we have training." FOR REAL LADY?! You have training but you wouldn't train them BEFORE you adopt them out, or provide that help once someone calls saying they have problems, but you will when they get returned. See any holes in that logic? No? Gotcha. Either way, this technique of making the human feel like their an incompetent jerk because they couldn't get a cat to stop hurting them and their kids reminded me a lot of those parents with horrible children who blame the teachers for their child misbehaving in school. Even if I were just stupid and couldn't figure it out, why try to make me feel bad because I'm not a professional cat whisperer? read more

I've been trying for weeks to get records of a cat that they have previously cared for. My cat was neutered and received vaccines there. I have lost the paperwork and am in need of a copy. No one seems to care not is timely behavior a norm. The phone has been sending me straight to voicemail. No one had called back at all. There is little response via email. I have no idea how place is operating. I will be taking my cat to a new vet as they are not competent. I read more

I just love how easy & convienent it was to adopt. The staff was very friendly & super helpful. The dogs were VERY WELL KEPT. They even send you home with a bag of dog food :) read more

Wanted to give a quick shoutout to Kay in the Humane Law/Client Care department for their excellent service in helping me return a lost kitty home today. Kay was quick and efficient and kept me updated through each step of the process in scanning the cat's microchip and contacting the owner, and when it became clear that the cat would have to stick around the shelter while Kay went down a rabbit hole of owner transfers that were never updated on the microchip, Kay reassured me that the cat would be well taken care of while they tracked down the current owners to return little Simon the cat home. Excellent customer service from Kay today. :) read more

I adopted my beloved Nelson from the LaSPCA, everyone was so kind and supportive which meant a lot, especially since I was adopting a one-eyed, heartworm positive, senior dog. I couldn't have made a better decision in my life. Nelson is my heart, I couldn't imagine life without him. read more

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Great Place , Great Vets/Dr. , Great Staff. My Dogs (Rottweilers-Duke & Baby)and I , Love Them

I love the LA-SPCA. The staff here have to deal with the best and the worst in people. I've been there when someone was joyfully adopting a new pet, and I've been there when someone dropped off their 8 year old dog that they raised from puppy hood and was now just an "inconvenience" that they wanted out of the house. The SPCA often does promotions for adoptions, that decrease adoption prices for some of the pets. They are also incredibly helpful with finding lost pets. If you adopt a new pet, they include a folder of paperwork with tips and tricks for potty-training, removing common plants that are poisonous, avoiding sharing poisonous foods, etc. It is unfortunate that there are so many animals rolling in that they can only hold strays for three days now. I wish they were better funded - but you can help! Just check out their events and eat at one of the listed restaurants or even donate money online! read more

Had a MUCH better experience this time around. Different dog, I brought her into the community clinic to get a microchip. Protip: the SPCA has the cheapest prices in town for a microchip. Cheaper than your vet, cheaper than any clinic, etc. $20 for an a la carte microchip with registration. Totally worth it for a little more peace of mind. Your info is stored in a database, with a year of free changes. After that, I think its $15-20 for a one time change and $50 for a lifetime of changes. I had made an appointment, signed in, waited about five minutes. The nice lady took the time to sit down with my nervous pup and took her in her arms to the back. She was in and out in five minutes, and they gave me some informational paperwork. In fifteen minutes, I was in and out, easy. The only downside is that this place is kind of impossible to find if you don't know the neighborhood! read more

I cannot possibly say enough good things about the Louisiana SPCA and other animal shelters around the country. So many potential pets are abused and neglected daily, left to die in the streets, confused and scared... I'm just so grateful that the LA/SPCA does such vital work in saving these animals and giving them a chance to join a loving family. We recently became the proud parents of Chester, a feisty little kitten who loves biting feet and driving his feline brother Cheeto crazy. He also loves falling asleep on laps and necks. Without the SPCA we would never have had a chance to bring him into our lives. A huge thank-you to all the wonderfully helpful staff at the SPCA. Thank you for all your hard work in saving animal lives and enriching human ones. For potential pet owners: I know that beautifully-bred Akita puppy at the pet store looks almost too good to pass up. I know it's hard to resist that pure-bred Siamese kitten you saw on sale from a breeding expert. But before you head over to pay for these pampered pets, swing by the SPCA first and take a look at all those animals that someone out there didn't want to take care of. Think about how much it might mean to that puppy or kitten to go from being discarded to being adored. Give shelter adoption a chance. read more

I have adopted quite a few cats from the SPCA in my life. This is a great organization that does it's part to help the animal community. They do free/discount neuters, spays, chips and vet care for any animal that needs it. They care for strays around town by putting out food and doing the trap and neuter routine. Basically everything they do is in the best interest of animals. I don't think I could add anything to what Jane S. has already said. She covers it all! read more

First and foremost let me say this before I go on. I am a huge cat lover, huge, I have 2 cats right now and plan on adopting a handful more as the future goes on. I came in today for the promotion they had for 14$ adoptions. I got there around 1:30, they close at 4:00. I had looked online at the cats for adoption prior to coming in and when I got there I noticed that ALL of them were still there. I automatically thought that was strange that none of them had been adopted after such a busy day already. I went into the adoption center where the woman at the counter told me they weren't doing anymore adoptions that day... I honestly couldn't believe it. She said they wouldn't have enough time to process the adoption and that all of the volunteers were busy and couldn't assist me with looking at the cats, even though they didn't close for another three hours. So she pretty much told me no... I even went on to tell her that there was already a cat I had my eye on and that I would just take him. She incessantly told me no. I'm telling you that I was in utter shock. She didn't even say "all the volunteers are busy so it might be an hour, or we are backed up with paperwork so come back in a bit", just a flat out no... Your job is to get as many animals out of this shelter as possible and you turn away a potential home for a cat. It immediately made sense as to why all the cats were still there. I am so heartbroken for these hopeful animals and I was so mad. I left and on my way out I saw many of the employees/volunteers just hanging out, goofing off, doing nothing. I am a passive person and do not get very angry but there were still tons of cats, and people wanting to adopt. I just don't understand what could have been more important. I mean for heavens sake she herself could have gotten up and helped me. I will never be back here again unless it is to complain in person. read more

It's an okay place to adopt an animal, but I DO NOT recommend using the Louisiana SPCA Community Clinic, AT ALL. The clinic cares more about numbers than actual animal care. You'll wait in the waiting area for an hour to have a five minute appointment where the vets don't listen to you because they're trying to get you in and out as quickly as possible so they can inflate their numbers of "animals treated". Then after your appointment, you'll wait another half hour to be called up to pay. You'll spend nearly two hours there to only be seen by an actual veterinarian for less than 5 minutes, and vet techs for *maybe* seven minutes. Don't try calling to make an appointment or calling for a quick question or calling for anything - the clinic itself will never answer the phone. It's understaffed and overworked, and it's very obvious that there are management issues. Everyone working in the clinic looks absolutely miserable, which makes customer service the lowest priority. Staff either doesn't know dog breeds or they simply don't care - my thirty pound dog is listed as a breed that averages at 65 pounds. Trying to purchase heartworm preventative is an absolute nightmare. It seems like a great deal to buy 6 months and get a month free, until you realize when it's time to purchase again, they'll only let you buy 5 months (taking out the discount price for a six month supply) unless you get another heartworm test, which costs a fair penny more. The Community Clinic touts its services as "low cost" and "affordable", but most veterinarians in the metropolitan New Orleans area offer better services for less money. Don't waste your time or money at the Louisiana SPCA Community Clinic. read more

I was impressed with the size, cleanliness and modern design of the facility. There were plenty of room in each of the dog kennels and each of them had food, water and toys. There are areas specified for fetch and another for play. The kennels are enclosed air conditioned rooms with windows with raised dog cots as opposed to having concreate and metal kennels. There were about 8 dogs there when I went. The one I went to visit had already been adopted. There are toys, collars, leashes, tshirts, etc for sale. Also litter boxes, etc for cats. The cat rooms were very large and clean. Like one reviewer said there was a 32" TV with ocean scene playing in one of the rooms. There were only 4 cats there. 1 rabbit that I saw. My issue was that while I was there only one person offered to help me. And she looked at the computer screen. I feel like someone should've been walking with me while looking at the dogs and telling me more about them and getting a feel for what I wanted in a pet. I walked around aimlessly for a little while before I relaized where to go. No one in the cat area ever helped me. There was a puppy there that shredded it''s toy, I told a volunteer and she did nothing. The next volunteer that walked past went right in and picked up all the pieces and accidently caught the dog's foot in the door. read more

We are so happy with our senior cat and appreciate the LASPCA staff's help in securing him. He's a great addition to our family and has been a real joy to have around. This is a great place to adopt an animal and also to get necessary services like vaccinations and spaying or neutering. read more

I would recommend the SPCA to anyone. I adopted her with heart worms and the vet could not have been kinder. She spent hours with me explaining the process. Best place ever. Charlene Landry read more

This is a wonderful facility and I'm happy to have not only volunteered here, but also adopted from here. The front desk crew is friendly, patient, and loves the animals. I had a lovely experience adopting my dog from this shelter, not something I could always say about the animal shelters here in California. (See my review of San Francisco Animal Care and Control for that story.) The facility itself is clean, easily accessible from US-90 on the West Bank. I was surprised by the number and variety of available dogs here! In CA, we usually have mostly chihuahua mixes and pitbull mixes. Not that there is anything wrong with pits and chis, I have one of each myself :), but you usually don't see many other breeds as well like you do here. The available dogs are socialized and friendly and the cats are love bugs. The best thing to do is to go down to the shelter to have a look-see. They have a great website, but there are more animals actually there. They do such a great job adopting animals out that they are constantly rotating animals into the kennels. I love and admire all of the outreach and community programs they offer here. Excellent PR and publicity. LOVE LOVE LOVE them here. read more