Riverlands SPCA

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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. They were able to take 50+ cats from us, including a new mom and her 3 ten day old babies. Because of 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 will hold Cajun Country Adoption Days in February. Both are no kill shelters and we are glad our cats are safe. Thank you so much Ann and Kay and your staffs.

We have just been informed that we need to vacate the house we have been using as a shelter/sanctuary. We must be out by February 21, 2008. We need foster parents and adopters. please call the hotline at 985-652-7722.

We bid farewell to Sabine Carrender, one of our founding members and most recently our Executive Director who has moved out of state. We wish her our best in her new home. Thanks to her for many years of excellent service.

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.

We would also like to express our thanks to several people from different areas over the United States who sent donations as well as to our continued supporters. It means a lot to us and goes directly to the animals care.

We are sure this is not the end of animals coming in, we definitely can use your volunteer work if you are in our area. You also can help by sending a donation for medical care or a membership to :RIVERLANDS SPCA. P.O.BOX 223,LA PLACE, LA 70068. For more information for the New Orleans area contact Sherri at shersims@hotmail.com or for the Baton Rouge area contact Lisa at pepfarms@bellsouth.net.


Locations and Adoption Days:
PetsMart Elmwood Shopping Center
1000 S. Clearview Dr., Harahan
1st and 3rd Saturdays Noon - 3:00pm

Petco Pet Center
3520 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie
2nd and 4th Saturdays Noon - 3:00p.m.


Major events:

Our 9th annual Gala "Bark after Dark" with our Chairperson and special guest Angela Hill was held Friday, November 3, 2007, 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. We thank everybody who came to help and have a great time. Tickets were $50.00 and included a scrumptious buffet with an open bar. A silent auction was also held. Hope to see you there next year.

Ongoing activities:

The SNIP van has moved to Jefferson Parish. We are still able to make appointments for services. The SNIP program helps to spay and neuter pets of people on low income or government assistance. If you like to be a sponsor or find out more about the program, please leave your message at: 985-652-SPCA (7722)

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, who have been surrendered by their owner, abandoned or are at risk of being euthanized by a animal shelter. We are a No-Kill organization.

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!

The Riverlands SPCA now has a facility; generously donated to us by the Holmes family. 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: shersims@hotmail.com
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