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A nonprofit SPCA in New Orleans, Louisiana, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. It serves Greater New Orleans, with a second location in Plaquemines Parish (455 F Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse). Adoption fees: Kittens (under 1 year): $75; Adult cats: $25. Adopt two kittens and the second fee is reduced by 50 percent. Adopters 65 and older can adopt a pet aged 6 or older for $25. Every animal is spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm tested, and adoptions include Hill's Science Diet food and one month of MetLife pet insurance.

Adoption fee From $25
Hours Public intake and adoption hours Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Hours recently changed following a city funding cut, so call 504-368-5191 to confirm before visiting.
Areas served Greater New Orleans, with a second location in Plaquemines Parish (455 F Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse)
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $25

Kittens (under 1 year): $75; Adult cats: $25. Adopt two kittens and the second fee is reduced by 50 percent. Adopters 65 and older can adopt a pet aged 6 or older for $25. Every animal is spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm tested, and adoptions include Hill's Science Diet food and one month of MetLife pet insurance.

How it works

Start with the adoption application at https://www.louisianaspca.org/adopt/animals/, then contact Louisiana SPCA at 504-368-5191 or info@laspca.org to arrange meeting a cat.

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The area

Orleans Parish at a glance

Population 371,853
Housing units 195,552
Est. households with a cat 50,019

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 — 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?

Kittens under 1 year are $75; adult cats are $25. Adopting two kittens gets 50% off the second fee. Adopters 65+ can adopt a pet 6 or older for $25.

What is included in the adoption fee?

Every animal is spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm tested. Adoptions include Hill's Science Diet food and one month of MetLife pet insurance.

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