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Cat-only 501(c)(3) operating since 1998, running education, adoption, foster, rescue, and affordable spay/neuter programs. Operates a thrift store and adoption center in the New Orleans area plus a sanctuary in Picayune, Mississippi.

Adoption fee From $150,
Hours Call (504) 454-8200 before visiting to confirm current hours.
Areas served Greater New Orleans and southeast Louisiana
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $150,

Cats: $150, waived for the Seniors for Seniors program. All cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, and treated for fleas.

Requirements

Contact my landlord, veterinarian, references, and other contacts I provide.

How it works

Start with the adoption application at https://spaymart.org/adoption-application/, then contact SpayMart at (504) 454-8200 or info@spaymart.org to arrange meeting a cat.

Location

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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 — 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?

Cats are $150, waived for the Seniors for Seniors program. All cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, and treated for fleas.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact SpayMart at (504) 454-8200 or info@spaymart.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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