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St. John the Baptist Parish Animal Shelter

We are a local Animal Control Agency dedicated to providing our Parish with a quality Animal Shelter and Services. All of our employees love animals and are dedicated to treating them with love and compassion while they are in our care. We also do our very best to find them Adoptiove Homes or a safe place with approved Rescue Groups.

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Website
https://www.sjbparish.gov/Services/Animal-Shelter
Phone
(985) 651-7387
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Email
animalshelter@stjohn-la.gov

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488 W. 2nd St.,
Laplace, LA, 70068

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Adoptable pets at St. John the Baptist Parish Animal Shelter

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Skeeter

Shih Tzu

Male, 10 yrs 6 mos
Laplace, LA
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Beans

American Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos
Laplace, LA
Just Adopted
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Briar

American Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos
Laplace, LA

Shelter FAQs

We serve residents of St. John the Baptist Parish with Animal Control functions. We pick up unwanted stray and companion animals and provide as safe enviornment where they can be placed for adoption or held safely until their owner comes to claim them.

Additional adoption info

The St. John the Baptist Parish Animal Shelter has an Adoption Application that we require be completed and approved prior to any adoption. We also require a $80.00, $100.00 or $130.00 Adoption Fee for our animals. Our shelter provides Immunizations (including a 3 year rabies vaccine) , a Health Exam, Spay/Neuter, Microchip and Microchip Registration with all Adoptions. The 130.00 adoption fee covers animals that receive Heartworm Testing. (Heartworm testing is for dogs over 6 months of age) The 80.00 fee is for all cats and kittens. The $100.00 fee is for puppies under 6 months that are too young for a Heartworm Test or Adults that already have a current Heartworm Test provided by a former owner. All services are provided by our local Veterinary Hospitals.

Adoption application

https://www.facebook.com/p/Friends-of-the-St-John-Parish-Animal-Shelter-100064698156592/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near St. John the Baptist Parish Animal Shelter

Nola furry friends

617 S,Claiborne Ave,
New Orleans, LA 70113

Humane Society of Louisiana

PO Box 740321,
New Orleans, LA 70174

ARNO (Animal Rescue New Orleans)

New Orleans, LA 70130

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TIPITINA

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Mandeville, LA
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Huey

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
New Orleans, LA
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Finn*

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Baton Rouge, LA
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Shadeaux

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Violet, LA
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Jazzie

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Violet, LA
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TIA

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Lacombe, LA

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