How do I find a lost dog in New Orleans?
Visit Your Local Shelter
- ARNO Warehouse.
- LA SPCA.
- Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter.
- Plaquemines Parish Animal Control.
- The St. Bernard Parish Animal Control shelter.
Can I keep a stray dog in Louisiana?
If you find a pet or stray there are two options available to you. You can either keep the animal and commit to help finding it’s owner OR bring the animal to the official animal shelter in the parish where you found it.
How long before a stray dog is legally yours Louisiana?
A stray-hold period is a pre-determined amount of time that an animal shelter must hold an animal before assuming legal custody. This window of time is designed to give the pet parent time to find their lost pet. In New Orleans, the stray-hold period is 3 days.
How long do you have to claim a lost dog in Louisiana?
Stray dogs are to be held for four days (with no identification) in order to give owners a chance to claim their pets. After the four day hold period we may place the dog as available for adoption or send it to a rescue group. In cases where the animal is suffering euthanasia may be necessary.
How do vets chip your dog?
The microchip is implanted between the animal’s shoulder blades under the skin with a needle and special syringe. The process is similar to getting a shot (except with a larger needle). After the microchip is placed, the pet must be registered with a microchipping company, often for a one-time fee.
What dogs are illegal in Louisiana?
Breed Specific Laws in Louisiana
| City | Ordinance | Ban/Dangerous or Vicious |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | News article | Restricts: pit bulls |
| Westwego | Section: 8-119 | Restricts: pit bulls |
| White Castle | Section: 4-3 | Pit bulls, rottweilers, doberman pinschers and German shepherds declared “dangerous” |
| Winnfield | Section: 4-45 | Bans: pit bulls |
How many dogs can I own in Louisiana?
(10) No more than twelve adult dogs shall be housed in the same primary enclosure.