Find your local Humane Society or private animal shelter in Louisiana.
This page is devoted to helping you find your local Louisiana Humane Society shelter. Most of these websites give you pictures and descriptions of their dogs and cats, so you can see if they have the dog or cat you’re looking for. However, most websites are not kept up-to-date, so there may be more dogs available for adoption than you see in the pictures. And the picture you fall in love with may already be adopted by someone else. Please call ahead if you want to avoid disappointment.
How to Add Your Shelter to the List…
If your Louisiana Humane Society or Animal Shelter is not listed below, use the form at the bottom of this page to add your listing.


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Photos and descriptions of dogs and cats in need of homes. Pictures from the annual Krewe of Mutts Mardi Dog Parade, online newsletter, and volunteer opportunities. Located in Baton Rouge.
Frequently asked questions, photographs of pets in need of homes, information on local animal ordinances, and tips for caring for a pet.
No-kill shelter provides animal news and information on adoptions, foster homes and volunteering.
Includes photos of animals available for adoption, information about spaying and neutering myths, volunteer opportunities, and newsletters. Located in Carencro.
Information on the shelter’s services including pet adoptions, low cost spay/neuter, and humane education. Directions to the shelter, a virtual tour, membership information, and a library on animal issues. Located in Chalmette.
Information on the shelter’s services including animal control, pet adoptions, low cost spay/neuter, volunteering, & humane education. Located in New Orleans.