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Volunteer-based no-kill shelter founded in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the first no-kill shelter serving the New Orleans area.

Adoption fee From $125
Hours Public visits by appointment only with an approved application. Volunteer hours daily 9am-9pm.
Areas served Greater New Orleans area
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $125

Adult cats (1 year and up): $125 for one, $200 for two; Kittens (under 1 year): $175 for one, $225 for two

Requirements

An approved application is required before an appointment can be scheduled, there are no walk-in adoptions

How it works

Complete the online application, then schedule an appointment once approved

Location

Find Animal Rescue New Orleans

The area

Jefferson Parish at a glance

Population 430,920
Housing units 194,418
Est. households with a cat 56,818

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau. It is a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Adult cats (1 year+) are $125 for one or $200 for two. Kittens under 1 year are $175 for one or $225 for two.

How do I visit?

Public visits are by appointment only with an approved application. Volunteer hours are daily 9am-9pm.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Surrender information at animalrescueneworleans.org/lost-found-surrendering-pets/

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