Adopt

My name is Yakko!

Posted over 9 months ago | Updated 14 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Home Check

3

Meet the Pet

4

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Brown Tabby
Age
1 year old, Young
Sex
Male
Pet ID
12,513
Hair Length
short

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Gabby Douglas.
Tony Hawk.
Katy Perry in space for 11 minutes.
And me, Yakko.

What do we all have in common?

We all do incredible things in the air.

It all started when I was born. Even at just a few ounces old my limber legs could soar while other kittens were still in their wobbling stages.

People quickly discovered I have a gift– the power of flight.

Most sessions with a wand toy elude a few dashes, flared whiskers, and, if lucky, a catch of the elusive toy.

Not with me.

I flip, fly, and soar in the air, leaving onlookers stunned. My agile flips in the air impress anyone and everyone.

Cirque du Soleil keeps calling. Ultimately, I keep telling them that my passion for aerial arts is second to what I dream of most: a home.

I am only a year old and had spent all my life in the shelter environment. Up until recently, I underwent my latest challenge: leaving the shelter life behind and going to a foster home.

And how that switch has truly made me shine.

I still engage in somersaultic flips during wand toy time, yet now after playtime, I recuperate my energy surrounding myself with adoring folks. I will cheerfully sit in the room with you as you work on your computer, explore the mysteries of cardboard boxes, stretch my legs during nighttime zoomies, and feast on protein-filled wet food.

I enjoy the companionship of other cats and would love a partner that can engage with me during my peaks of activity while still welcoming me for a cuddle during an athlete's much deserved nap. My bravery knows no bounds, and I even quickly acclimate to dogs in the area.

You may think that my nimbleness leads me to seek out additional trouble– and you would be incorrect. A true gymnast is sportsmanlike both on and off the tumbling mat.

At the end of the day, every true athlete can only shine thanks to the support of his or her family. I am still humbly waiting for that crucial piece to fulfill both my gameplan and my heart. So please, do me the honor of being part of "Team Yakko" and I'll promise you you'll feel like a gold medal winner.

Since I've been waiting for a home since 2/5/2025, my lucky family will receive 3 months of Revolution flea, tick, ear mite, and heartworm prevention– a $79 value!________________________________________________

If you would like to meet one of our adoptables or learn more about them, please submit an application at https://animalrescueneworleans.org/adoptfoster/.

**Note: Our shelter is open by scheduled appointment only after your application is approved. One of ARNO's volunteer adoption counselors will be in contact with you to notify you of your approval status as well as arrange that appointment. Please see the link above to apply.

Adoption Fees:

Dogs:

Puppies under 1 year – $300-$350
Adult dogs (1 – 7 years) – $250
Seniors (8 years and older) – $200
Bulldogs, Standard Poodles and Dachshunds $350


Cats:

Adults (1 year and older) – 1 for $125 / 2 for $200
Kittens (under 1 year) – 1 for $175 / 2 for $225

For all animals that have not been spayed or neutered a $100 deposit will be required in addition to the adoption fee. The deposit is refundable upon completion of the spay / neuter surgery.

For additional frequently asked questions, see here at https://animalrescueneworleans.org/adoption-faqs/

For more information email: adopt@animalrescueneworleans.org.

Please visit our facebook for more information about adoption specials, and adoption events. Events are a great way to meet multiple animals at a time!
Shelter
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ARNO (Animal Rescue New Orleans)

Contact info

Pet ID
12,513
Contact
Phone
Address
New Orleans, LA 70130

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

ARNO shelter is closed to the public. Once your application is approved we will do a meet and greet.

2.

Home Check

All homechecks are through Facetime or Duo due to Covid

3.

Meet the Pet

We set up a meet and greet once there is an approved application.

4.

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.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We are closed to the public. Please fill out an application to get pre-approved so you can be scheduled to meet our babies! If a dog is in foster, once the application is pre-approved we bring the dog in for a meet and greet. Please go to www.animalrescueneworleans/adoptfoster/ to fill out an application!

More about this shelter

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.

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