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The Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter is an all-volunteer (501)(c)(3) nonprofit organization and public charity. Our mission is to assist the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter to reduce euthanasia rates by providing the following programs, including but not limited to: home fostering, behavioral training and socialization, offsite pet adoptions, adoption and follow-up counseling, and spay/neuter assistance. Please note that all animals in our care are pulled from the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter.
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Upcoming Events
Adoption Day -September 18th, 10am-2pm, Jefferson Feed, 4421 Jefferson Hwy. Stop by and find your BFF (best furever friend).Pet Fest 2010 - Lombardi Pet Party!! November 14th at Lafreniere Park, 11am-4pm. Visist the Pet Fest Website for details.
We currently have the following programs in place:
Monthly Pet Adoption Days - Animals from the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter are brought to offsite locations each month by our volunteers. Many people find a visit to the shelter too stressful, so offsite Pet Adoption Days provide potential adopters an alternative place to meet the shelter animals.
Volunteers help maintain the Cat Adoption Center, known as Meow Town at Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center, which features felines from the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter. Since Meow Town was established at Jefferson Feed in May 2003, 599 felines have been adopted.
The Kitten/Cat Fostering Program - Volunteers are needed to foster orphan kittens younger than 6 weeks, mother cats with litters younger than 6 weeks, and adult cats that may need more care than the shelter can offer. Volunteers take these animals into their home and provide the care and love they need. FJAS pays for food and veterinary expenses - volunteers are responsible for their care which includes socialization of the animal, vet visits, transportation to spay/neuter surgery, and bringing the animal to Pet Adoption Days. To date, 1878 felines have graduated from our Kitten Fostering Program to be placed in loving homes.
The Dog/Puppy Fostering Program - Volunteers are needed to foster shelter dogs/puppies that may need more care than the shelter can offer. Food and veterinary expenses are paid for - volunteers are responsible for their care which includes socialization of the animal, vet visits, transportation to spay/neuter surgery, and bringing the animal to Pet Adoption Days.
Shelter Dog Socialization - This program provides shelter dogs with socialization, exercise and training.
Special Events - Annual Pet Fest in the fall and the Krewe of ARFus Pet Parade at Mardi Gras
Other Opportunities - Opportunities pop up now and then that we may need a volunteer for - fundraisers, mailings, spay/neuter efforts, etc.
P.O. Box 1079
Metairie, LA 70004-1079
Email: fjaskittens@yahoo.com