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.