To date, Animal Aid for Vermilion Area, a non profit 501(c)3 animal rescue organization established in 1995, located in South Louisiana, has helped rescue thousands of animals. AAVA has worked through numerous natural disasters, including hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the floods of August 2016. In the aftermath of Katrina, they helped unite people with their pets and saved cattle from drowning and starving. AAVA also helped pass the Pet Evacuation Bill that keeps service animals and pets from being left behind during a disaster. AAVA has been helping animals and their owners for over 20 years, and one of their goals is to rescue and rehome as many animals as possible from the local Animal Control facility, a high kill pound with no adoption program. While all pounds are always full of dogs and cats for adoption, we are facing a particular challenge: this is a kill pound with no adoption program.
You must be 21 years of age or older. The adoption fee for dogs in the state of Louisiana is $150 for dogs and $75 for cats. The fee covers up to date vaccinations and preventions, spay/neuter, heartworm treatment if needed, deworming, as well as a microchip that is registered to you by us. Should you want to donate more, it will be gratefully accepted! A securely fenced yard is required for most dogs. If your yard is not fenced, please provide a description of your property when completing the application. Dogs must be indoor only homes. NO EXCEPTIONS! The use of chains and runners are not permitted. Dogs being kept outdoors only, or in outdoor kennels, are not permitted. You must fill out our online adoption application for dogs or cats. A background check will be conducted. This may include a home check, a veterinarian check, personal references, etc. All of your animals must be spayed/neutered, on monthly heart-worm prevention, and up to date on all vaccinations. You must uphold state laws. If you rent, a letter from your landlord showing approval may be required. Cats will not be declawed. Indoor homes only. Indoor/outdoor homes considered on case by case basis, depending on the cat and location of the home. You must sign and abide by our adoption contract. You must agree to provide lots of tender loving care.
Kaplan LA 70548 | 10.1 miles away
Vermilion Parish Rabies Control Officers respond to all complaints called into the office. Most calls are for stray dogs and cats, however, calls are also received on animals such as raccoons, skunks and opossums. When responding to a call an Animal Control Officer must enforce the Parish Ordinance. Animal Control houses care for all animals picked up within the parish, including animals that are