Animal Helper

All of our animals are in foster homes in the Greater New Orleans area. All of our animals have been temperament tested prior to entering our organization. We are an all breed rescue. We have teamed up with a local high-kill shelter in the area. We are working with them to reduce their euthanasia rates. Other animals are found roaming the streets as strays. Occasionally we accept owner surrenders but this is rare.

How to adopt or foster

How to Support Us

Like everything else, our vet bills are increasing every day. We are also rescuing more animals with medical needs; people surrender or abandon them particularly when finances are tight. We have rescued many lately from a high-kill shelter with heartworms that were scheduled to be euthanized. Heartworm treatment is very costly.

Are you special enough to foster?

We need very special people to foster; those who can love and let go, just like letting the kids go to college. You can do so much by giving an abandoned animal a chance to regain their faith in humans in a loving environment before going to a permanent home. We cover veterinary care and can provide food and supplies while you foster. You provide the most necessary elements: love and patience to get our friends back on their four feet. We are always in need of foster parents.

But if your ark is already full...

We are looking for assistance with photographing our animals. We also need assistance grooming our long hair dogs.

If one of our website pets just tugs at your heartstrings, you can sponsor an adoptable animal with a monetary donation. Any donation, no matter how small, can go a long way to helping with food and vet bills. We give all of our animals the best vet care available, which quickly adds up.

Animal Helper can always use donations. We are a small group of volunteers and rely on donations to cover our rescue costs. All donated funds are applied directly to fund our rescue efforts. The donations assist in the costs of medical care, supplies, training and rehabilitation of animals in our care. There are many ways to help out! We use the donations for the animals in foster care and for feeding stray & feral animals still on the street. You can specify which one you would like your donation to go towards, if you have a preference.

Wish List

• Currently we are in great need of Blue Buffalo dog food, Pro Plan dog food, & all other premium natural brands for our fosters.
• We also are in need of premium canned dog food for our foster Phantom.  He has very few teeth and is not able to eat dry food.  This is very costly.
• We are also in need of Doxycycline and Tramadol for our dogs going through heartworm treatment.
• We use many people drugs like Cephalexin, Ketoconazole, Prednisone, Enalpril, and many others. Please ask us before throwing away any unused people drugs.
• Any dog/cat medicines that your animal no longer needs.
• Flea preventative (Advantage, Frontline, Comfortis, etc)
• Dasuquin pills and Polygycan & Adequan injections (supplements for our orthopedic dogs)
• Syringes for shots
• Dog shots: Bordetella, 8-in1 or 7-in-1 shots
• CapStar
• Heartworm prevention (all brands including ivermectin)
• Simple Solution
• Puppy Pads
• Collars, harnesses, & Leashes
• Pinch collars
• Dog clothes, bandanas, costumes, etc.
• X-pens
• Wire & plastic kennels/crates
• Dog toys
• Dog treats
• Bones: Sterilized or flavored and can have filing also. These are great for our heavy chewers.
• Bowls that attach to cages
• Metal hooks (carabineers) to ensure cage doors stay shut or attach buckets to kennels
• Plastic zip ties
• Bedding for fosters: cat & dog beds, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, pillows, rugs, bath mats, etc.
• Sheets & pillow cases are used to cover cat traps
• Dog shampoo
• Belly bands
• Puppy & kitten replacement milk
• Plastic grocery sacks
• Dog houses
• Old Pillows, can be used as dog beds
• Grooming supplies: brushes & clippers
• Baby gates
• Paper towels
• Any brand of wet/dry dog & cat food for strays
• And any other animal supply not listed.  If we are not able to use it, we will find someone that can!

We will always gladly accept monetary donations or gift cards to Wal-mart, Petco, PetSmart, Target, and www.revivalanimal.com . Donations can also be made directly to our vet. Please email us for coordination of pick-up or drop-off for donations. Donations can always be dropped off at Puppy Love Daycare in Metairie, LA from 7:30 am until 6:00 pm Monday thru Friday.

Special Thanks

We'd like to thank Angela Portera at Puppy Love for all of her donated services. Also we'd like to thank all of the wonderful staff at Lakeview Veterinary Hospital.

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