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ARNO (Animal Rescue New Orleans)

Animal shelter in New Orleans, LA

Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) is an organization created for and dedicated to the rescue and aid of abandoned and homeless animals in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. ARNO's response includes, but is not limited to, immediate medical needs, as well as rescue of those animals who have been neglected, abused and deprived of loving care. ARNO promotes the foster, adoption, and reunion of pets with their original caretakers, as well as spaying/neutering of all companion animals.

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New Orleans, LA 70130
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Adoptable pets at ARNO (Animal Rescue New Orleans)

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Veruca

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
New Orleans, LA
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Trapper

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 2 yrs
New Orleans, LA
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Teddy

Chihuahua

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
New Orleans, LA
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Skylar

Dachshund

Female, 12 yrs
New Orleans, LA
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Sadie

Dachshund

Female, 5 yrs
New Orleans, LA
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Panda

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr
New Orleans, LA
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Shelter FAQs

The Greater New Orleans Area, including all parishes effected by Hurricane Katrina. Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard Parish, Metairie, Kenner, Algiers, etc.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Home Check
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

If you are interested in fostering or adopting a pet, we require:

1. A completed adoption application that will be reviewed, along with references from your current and past veterinarian.

2. A home visit/yard check is scheduled with you

3. Once the app. is approved, there is a final review to make sure the pet you are choosing is right for you, your family, and/or your lifestyle.

4. You meet your approved pet(s)

5. Adopters sign a contract stating that the animal will be kept healthy through regular visits to your veterinarian, continue on heartworm & flea medication for the rest of the pet's life, and that if you ever have to surrender the pet they will only be returned to ARNO or their agent.

6. Contract also states that if you fail to comply with any or all of the contract ARNO has the right to take possession of the pet.


7. Adoption fees are:

Dogs
•Puppies under a year: $300
•Adult dogs (1-7 years): $250
•Seniors (8 years and older): $200
•Bulldogs and specific breeds: $35

Cats
•Adult cats (1 year and up): One for $125 or 2 for $200
•Kittens (under a year): One for $175 and 2 for $250.

Adoption application

https://animalrescueneworleans.org/adoptfoster/

https://animalrescueneworleans.org/donate/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near ARNO (Animal Rescue New Orleans)

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PSP

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Gray, LA
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Solar

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 mos
Covington, LA
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Snow White

Labrador Retriever/Boxer

Female, Puppy
Slidell, LA
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Ella IN FOSTER

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
New Orleans, LA
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EmmaLouise

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Covington, LA
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Jackson (BLIND)

Dachshund

Male, 9 yrs 1 mo
New Orleans, LA

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