Helen is one of the funnest dogs around. She loves to be loved, walked, and played with. She chases her tail, and adores being sprayed by the hose. Helen is deaf in both ears, but you would never know. She makes everyone smile. If you want Helen to make you smile too email adoptfromarno@yahoo.com
The shelter is open to the public from 3 - 7 pm seven days a week. Dog adoption fees are $150 per dog and cats are $75 to $100 per cat. These fees help us with cost of spay / neuter, shots, microchips, HW treatment if necessary, other medical expenses and food. Directions to Animal Rescue New Orleans can be found on our website at www.animalrescueneworleans.org
Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) is an organization created for and dedicated to the rescue and aid of abandoned and homeless animals in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. ARNO's response includes, but is not limited to, immediate medical needs, as well as rescue of those animals who have been neglected, abused and deprived of loving care. ARNO promotes the foster, adoption, and reunion of pets with their original caretakers, as well as spaying/neutering of all companion animals.
Pets are introduced to their potential foster or adoptive parents once an application is fully approved, and by appointment only.
Our Adoption Process...
If you are intereted in fostering or adopting a pet, we require: 1. a completed adoption application that will be reviewed, along with references from your current and past veterinarian 2. a home visit/yard check is scheduled with you 3. once the app. is approved, there is a final review to make sure the pet you are chosing is right for you, your family, and/or your lifestyle. 4. you meet your approved pet(s) 5. adoptors sign a contract stating that the animal wil be kept healthy through regular visits to your veterinarian, continue on heartworm & flea medication for the rest of the pet's life, and that if you ever have to surrender the pet they will only be returned to ARNO or their agent 6. contract also states that if you fail to comply with any or all of the contract ARNO has the right to take possession of the pet 7. Adoption fee is a minimum of 150.00, depending on what our vet costs are for the individual pet.
We Serve the Following Cities, Towns, and/or Counties...
The Greater New Orleans Area, including all parishes effected by Hurricane Katrina. Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard Parish, Metairie, Kenner, Algiers, etc.
