We are dedicated German Shepherd Dog owners who donate our free time to save homeless German Shepherd Dogs in Baton Rouge and the larger southern Louisiana area. We do it because we love the breed. We do it because there are too many wonderful German Shepherd Dogs who have been failed by their owners and left to die in the streets and at shelters. We do it because the dogs need our help.
Complete an adoption application. We will route the application to the appropriate place, even if you are interested in a shelter dog. The application will help us get to know and the kind of home you will provide. Then we'll give you a call and talk by phone. We are very flexible about many aspects of the application -- but there are a few things that we expect from adopters. We review adoption applications carefully, evaluating the unique circumstances of each prospective adopter. We'll talk to your vet reference to understand the kind of care you provide to your animals. We'll talk with you, and we'll visit your home. We'll try to get to know all that you would offer a dog before making a decision on your application. Not all applications are approved, but applicants offering great homes often find the approval process very easy and supportive. We do not place dogs in homes where they will be exclusively "outside" dogs. We want them to be part of your family. German Shepherd Dogs were bred to be with their human-shepherds and families, and they need human companionship. They bond very deeply with their people. They tend to develop behavior problems when left alone outside. Frankly, we think the Louisiana heat and humidity is too much for this heavy-coated breed in the summer too. You wouldn't want to sit outside in South Louisiana in August wearing a heavy fur coat, and neither do they. We ask that you commit to keeping the dog on heartworm preventative. It costs as little as $5 per month, and is available from your vet, online vendors, or even Walmart's pharmacy. In Louisiana, dogs who are not on heartworm preventative will get heartworm disease and may die from it. It's easy to prevent. We ask for a commitment to completion of a basic obedience training course with a trainer of the adopter's choice. (We're happy to offer trainer recommendations, if needed). We have found attending and completing a good obedience class has a profound effect on the quality of the bond between rescued dogs and new owners. It forms a solid foundation for a great life-long relationship.
Baton Rouge LA 70835 | 2.1 miles away
A.P.A.W.S. (Animal Protection And Welfare Society) is an all volunteer group of people who are dedicated to ensuring that all pet animals in and around the Baton Rouge area live in homes which provide for all of the animal's physical and emotional needs (including daily maintenance, medical care and nurturing) for the animal's lifetime.
Baton Rouge LA | 2.1 miles away
We are a non-profit agency that relies solely on donations and the dedication of our volunteers to achieve our mission of saving our strays. Adopting, fostering, volunteering and donating are the cornerstones of action to rescue the many animals in need, provide them quality care, and adopt them to loving owners.
Baton Rouge LA | 2.1 miles away
Rescutopia's Happy Tails Island is a foster based rescue that provides resources, education and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals through shelter overflow support, community intervention and outreach. We are a new breed of animal rescue.
Baton Rouge LA 70835 | 2.1 miles away
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Baton Rouge LA | 2.1 miles away
The Loveabulls Project is a 501c3 non profit located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Through years of advocating for the "pitbulls" in the public, open intake shelter in East Baton Rouge Parish, the team came to a realization of a distinct and desperate need for help in the neighborhoods and communities where the dogs were coming from. The Loveabulls Project seeks to help dog owners, especial
Baton Rouge LA | 2.2 miles away
Baton Rouge LA | 2.6 miles away
Magic Happens Rabbit Rescue is a small network of volunteers who rescue rabbits and occasionally other small pets. while centered in Baton Rouge, LA, our outreach extends even beyond state lines when needed. We offer education through classroom visits, event booths, and adoption screenings, but most importantly, we help unwanted animals find their new “furr-ever” homes. Our rabbits for adoptio
Baton Rouge LA 70808 | 3.6 miles away
Our mission is to rescue, re-home, or otherwise save as many dogs and puppies as possible from the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Our goal is to treat every heartworm positive dog that is adopted at the Dog Adoption House. Since starting in 2010, FOTA has found forever homes for more than 6000 animals from the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area shelters and FASS (Friends of the Animal
Baton Rouge LA | 4.4 miles away
Yelp!BR is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that is committed to ending euthanasia of healthy and treatable companion animals in the Greater Baton Rouge Area by: Addressing pet overpopulation and animal suffering through education and appropriate action; and To provide care to animals in need by enhancing adoption and foster rates.
Baton Rouge LA 70816 | 4.8 miles away
Cat Haven is leading Baton Rouge in becoming a no-kill community for cats and kittens by providing care, shelter, and adoption services, as well as advocating for routine spaying and neutering for population control. Cat Haven began in 1999 as an all-volunteer grass roots group in response to a community need for comprehensive rescue, foster, and adoption services for cats and kittens. Twenty-one
Baton Rouge LA 70817 | 6.6 miles away
The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS) is the first and oldest non-profit in the Greater Baton Rouge Area committed to the well-being of animals in the community since 1979. Our purpose is primarily operating as an educational resource for the community on responsible pet ownership, the humane treatment of animals, and the beneficial practice of spaying and neutering.
Baton Rouge LA 70814 | 6.8 miles away
Rescue abused, abandoned and homeless animals, place for adoption and promote SPAY/NEUTER
Baton Rouge LA | 6.8 miles away
We are a 501C3 non-profit foster home based dog rescue organization who are committed to saving the lives of homeless, neglected, and unwanted dogs and puppies through fostering, adoption, education, spay and neutering assistance. We specialize in small breed dogs and puppies, pregnant mothers, or mothers with neonates.
Baton Rouge LA | 7.8 miles away
Baton Rouge LA 70820 | 8.2 miles away
Companion Animal Alliance is the nonprofit Baton Rouge animal shelter formed in 2010 to increase the save rate of animals in our community. In partnership with the East Baton Rouge City-Parish, CAA operates the EBR Parish open-intake shelter, caring for nearly 8,000 animals each year including cats, dogs, horses, wildlife, and exotic animals. CAA has increased the save rate of animals to 86% annu