ARNO (Animal Rescue New Orleans)
Animal shelter in New Orleans, Louisiana
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New Orleans, LA 70130Hours of Operation
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Adoptable Pets at ARNO (Animal Rescue New Orleans)
Ziggy
Domestic Mediumhair
Male, 11 mos
New Orleans, LA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
House-trained
House-trained
Story
Zinger
Domestic Mediumhair
Male, 6 mos
New Orleans, LA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Ugabooga
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 10 mos
New Orleans, LA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
House-trained
House-trained
Story
Stevie (In Foster)
Pomeranian
Male, 9 yrs 2 mos
New Orleans, LA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs special attention
House-trained
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs special attention
House-trained
Story
Rajah
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
New Orleans, LA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Potato Chip
Siamese
Male, 3 yrs
New Orleans, LA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
Declawed
Declawed
Story
Pantera
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
New Orleans, LA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Pursey
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
New Orleans, LA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
Story
Pappy
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 4 yrs 11 mos
New Orleans, LA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
1 - 9 of 80 pets available
Shelter FAQs
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.
The Greater New Orleans Area, including all parishes effected by Hurricane Katrina. Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard Parish, Metairie, Kenner, Algiers, etc.
Adoption steps
- Submit Application
- ARNO shelter is closed to the public. Once your application is approved we will do a meet and greet.
- Home Check
- All homechecks are through Facetime or Duo due to Covid
- Meet the Pet
- We set up a meet and greet once there is an approved application.
- Take the Pet Home
- When the pet goes home you would sign the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee.
Additional adoption info
If you are interested 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 choosing is right for you, your family, and/or your lifestyle.
4. You meet your approved pet(s)
5. Adopters sign a contract stating that the animal will 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 fees are:
Dogs
•Puppies under a year: $300
•Adult dogs (1-7 years): $250
•Seniors (8 years and older): $200
•Bulldogs and specific breeds: $350
Cats
•Adult cats (1 year and up): One for $125 or 2 for $200
•Kittens (under a year): One for $175 and 2 for $225.
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 choosing is right for you, your family, and/or your lifestyle.
4. You meet your approved pet(s)
5. Adopters sign a contract stating that the animal will 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 fees are:
Dogs
•Puppies under a year: $300
•Adult dogs (1-7 years): $250
•Seniors (8 years and older): $200
•Bulldogs and specific breeds: $350
Cats
•Adult cats (1 year and up): One for $125 or 2 for $200
•Kittens (under a year): One for $175 and 2 for $225.
Adoption application
