Our Orleans and Plaquemines Campus are closed today, January 21st through Wednesday, January 22nd.
UPDATED: TUESDAY, January 21, 2025
Louisiana SPCA Operations
Both campuses will remain closed to the public until Wednesday, January 22nd. We will provide updates on additional campus closures as we continue to monitor the winter storm.
- All staff and shelter animals are safe. We have dedicated animal care teams for both campuses on-site today through Wednesday, January 22nd to ensure all shelter animals tails are safe and warm.
- We are actively caring for 52 cats, 104 dogs, 1 rabbit and 2 chinchillas at our Orleans Campus
- We are actively caring for 4 cats and 30 dogs at our Plaquemines Campus.
- The Community Clinic and Adoption Centers for both campuses will be closed until further notice.
Fostered Animal Care
If you have an emergency foster in your care, thank you so much for your help!
- 29 of our shelter animals went into temporary foster homes (13 cats and 16 dogs).
- We anticipate a high number of new intakes after the storm, so if you can keep your foster through the weekend, it would be a tremendous help to the shelter.
- Resources for fostering can be found here.
Cold Weather Tip
Snow can be a rare treat in Louisiana, and we at the LASPCA want you and your pet to enjoy it safely with these cold weather tips.
- Bring your pets indoors, never leave them unsupervised outside when it’s cold, especially while snowing.
- Keep their potty breaks and snowy playtime short and sweet to protect your pet from cold-related injuries.
- Put a coat and sweater on your pet keeping them safe when outside especially if they’re a short-haired breed, older pet, or easily bothered by colder weather.
- Wipe their paws after coming from outside to remove excess frost or snow-melting salts.
- Make sure to refresh their food and water source.
- Provide them with extra blankets and towels to keep them warm and comfortable.
If your pet is suffering from any of the key symptoms below after being out in the cold, please contact your local veterinary office for help as they could be suffering from pet hyperthermia or frostbite.
- Burrowing
- Shivering
- Excessive Panting
- Vomiting
- Swelling or cracking of skin
- Fatigue
Stray Hold Period
The stray hold period for Orleans Parish has been extended by two days in observance of the MLK Day Holiday and Tuesday’s weather closure. We will continue to extend the stray period every day until our public reopening.
- Once a stray animal has been held past the stray-hold period for either parish, the Louisiana SPCA becomes the legal owner and can determine the best placement option for that animal, including adoption and transport.
- Orleans Parish: The normal stray-hold period in Orleans Parish is 3 days from the date of intake.
- Plaquemines Parish: The normal stray-hold period in Plaquemines Parish is 5 days from the date of intake.
Lost or Found Animals
If you have lost your pet or found a lost pet, file a Lost & Found pet report or call your local shelter immediately, especially if your pet isn’t microchipped! Post lost/found pet ads on sites like Nextdoor, Craigslist and lost pet groups on Facebook to keep safe during road closures.
Report Animal Complaints & Emergencies
If you believe an animal is in need of emergency medical attention due to distress from cold weather, Call 9-1-1 immediately.
- Our Humane Law & Rescue team will be actively working to address animal emergency calls as they receive them.
- HLR Officers will be positioned throughout the city and stationed at our Orleans Campus to address animal emergencies during this time.
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