Tropical Storm Francine - Louisiana SPCA

Hurricane Francine Updates

Our Shelter and Community Clinic remained closed through Thursday, September 12

UPDATED: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Louisiana SPCA Operations

All staff and shelter animals are safe
Neither campus sustained damage, but remain closed to the public while our staff prepares for reopening
We anticipate being fully operational and open for public services on Friday, September 13th. This includes Community Clinic, Adoptions, owner surrenders, stray drop offs, and food pantry.
If you are in need of emergency resources for your pet, please call us as 504.368.5191
Check our social media channels and website for the latest updates

Lost & Found Animals

If your animal is lost, please complete a lost animal form and you can come to the shelter when we reopen on Friday, September 13
If you find an animal, please complete a found animal form and secure the pet for the duration of the storm. If needed, you can drop off strays when we reopen on Friday, September 13

Fostered Animal Care

If you have an emergency foster in your care (thank you so much!), please plan to keep the animal until at least Friday, September 13
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

Report Animal Complaints & Emergencies

Pet Evacuation Checklist

Food and water. Keep food and water in an airtight, waterproof container. Water should be in addition to the water you need for yourself and family.
Medicine and medical records. Keep an extra supply of medicine your pet takes on a regular basis in a waterproof container. All boarding facilities and veterinarian offices require proof of immunization before accepting animals.
Collar with ID tag, harness or leash. Your pet should wear a collar with its rabies tag and identification at all times. Include a backup leash, collar and ID tag.
Documents. Place copies of your pet’s registration information, adoption papers, vaccination documents and medical records in a clear plastic bag or waterproof container.
Crate or other pet carrier. Get a portable, secure and covered pet carrier in advance. Carrier should be large enough so that your pet can completely turn around, and lie down. Mark your name, address, phone number and an alternate contact on the carrier.
Sanitation. Include pet litter, newspapers, towels, plastic trash bags and household chlorine bleach. Do not use scented or color safe bleaches, or those with added cleaners. Use 16 drops of regular bleach per gallon of water.
Stay Informed. Know what emergency plans are being created and how you will evacuate.