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ARNO (Animal Rescue New Orleans)

Animal shelter in New Orleans, Louisiana

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New Orleans, LA 70130

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Adoptable Pets at ARNO (Animal Rescue New Orleans)

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Ugabooga

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos

New Orleans, LA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with cats
House-trained
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Yakko

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr

New Orleans, LA

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Toto

Maine Coon

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo

New Orleans, LA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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House-trained
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Vulture

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 7 mos

New Orleans, LA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with cats
House-trained
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Stevie (In Foster)

Chihuahua/Pomeranian

Male, 8 yrs 10 mos

New Orleans, LA

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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
Story
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Tambi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos

New Orleans, LA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with cats
House-trained
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Timmy

Calico

Female, 3 mos

New Orleans, LA

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(when grown) -
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Good with cats
House-trained
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Ricky

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos

New Orleans, LA

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(when grown) -
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Good with cats
House-trained
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Skii

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos

New Orleans, LA

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(when grown) -
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Good with cats
House-trained
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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.
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Home Check
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

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.

Pets at shelters and rescues near ARNO (Animal Rescue New Orleans)

Trap Dat Cat

P. O. Box 850212, New Orleans, LA 70185

Southern Animal Foundation

P.O. Box 4164, New Orleans, LA 70178

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Zelda IN FOSTER

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos

New Orleans, LA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Kima

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos

New Orleans, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Harri and Karri

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

New Orleans, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story

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