Riverlands SPCA

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Phone: 985-652-7722


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February 2008

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Humane Societies of Saline and Pulaski counties near Little Rock, Arkansas. After we had to relinquish our "cathouse" nearby, we were in urgent need of someone to take our cats. These groups accepted 50+ cats from us, including a new mom and her 3 ten day old babies. Thanks to their generous offer we were able to not only take our cats but 15 cats from the St. John Parish Animal Shelter, 10 other cats came from the community and were cats left behind during Katrina. They held Cajun Country Adoption Days in February, and only two cats remain to find homes. We thank Ann and Kay and your staffs.

We continue our efforts to provide low-cost spay/neuter. Through community efforts there are several programs available. We are also able to assist people with feral cats. If you are in need of this service please call or e-mail us and we will match you with the best program to meet your needs. See schedule of activities. Or just contact us.

We welcome volunteers and donations. (BOX 223,LA PLACE, LA 70069). For more information for the New Orleans area contact Betty at bevrtt@att.net. For the Baton Rouge area contact Lisa at pepfarms@bellsouth.net.


Locations and Adoption Days:
PetsMart Elmwood Shopping Center
1000 S. Clearview Dr., Harahan
Saturdays as scheduled Noon - 3:00pm

Petco Pet Center
3520 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie
most Saturdays Noon - 3:00p.m.


Major events:

Our annual fundraiser "Bark after Dark" with Chairperson Angela Hill (WWL TV) will be October 24, 2008, at Bull's Corner Restaurant in La Place. This event provides us with much needed funds (about 1/3 of our budget) for the medical care of our animals. Tickets are $50.00 and include a scrumptious buffet, a Silent Auction, and a Balloon Blast. Live music will be provided by We3. Hope to see you there.

Ongoing activities:

Who We Are

Riverlands SPCA is a non-profit, 501 ( c ) 3 rescue and adoption agency located in La Place, LA. We foster and place cats and dogs which have been surrendered, lost, or abandoned.

The Riverlands SPCA was founded in 1993, and placed in the last few years approximately 250+ (500 in 2003) animals per year with the help of the PetsMart stores in Baton Rouge and Metairie and other resources. In 1997 we brought the SNIP van to La Place, which assists people on low income and government assistance to spay and neuter their pets at low cost or for free. Additionally in 1998 we started an area Feral Cat Assistance program. This program traps, spays/neuters, returns about 200 cats a year, where there is a food source available. Some feral kittens are often removed and tamed and then put up for adoption. This program has a big impact on the cat over population in our area.

We are a volunteer organization, no officer or director receives any compensation. We have increased the number of activities and are in desperate need of volunteers. You can help by being a foster parent for a needy cat or dog until a loving permanent home is found. Additionally we need help by transporting animals to veterinarians or adoption sites, for fundraising activities, adoption counseling and publicity efforts.

Adopting your new friend

RSPCA's adoption fee is $85, which includes Heartworm testing for dogs, FELV/FIV testing for cats and kittens, initial vaccinations, deworming and spay or neuter. If a dog received a heartworm treatment or other extensive medical care we ask for an extra $75 donation.

Note: It costs RSPCA between $85 and $100 to prepare an animal for adoption, not counting, foster care, food, sickness etc. A donation towards vet care is always greatly appreciated - call us about how you can sponsor a pet!

PLEASE NOTE: All animals are fully vetted and observed for temperament and behavior. We are unable to guarantee future health, temperament, or final adult size of any animal.

Come Visit Us!

We maintain adoption days at the PetsMart and Petco stores in Metairie. Please look under news for the next scheduled day.

(985)652-SPCA (7722)


Riverlands SPCA
P.O. Box 223
LaPlace, LA 70069
Phone: 985-652-7722

Email: bevrtt@att.net
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