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St. John the Baptist Parish Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Laplace, LA

We are a local Animal Control Agency dedicated to providing our Parish with a quality Animal Shelter and Services. All of our employees love animals and are dedicated to treating them with love and compassion while they are in our care. We also do our very best to find them Adoptiove Homes or a safe place with approved Rescue Groups.

Contact —
Email animalshelter@stjohn-la.gov
Phone (985) 651-7387
Website
Address
488 W. 2nd St.
Laplace, LA 70068
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488 W. 2nd St.

Laplace, LA 70068

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Adoptable pets at St. John the Baptist Parish Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on Shelley's adoption status with email updates.
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Shelley

Husky/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Laplace, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Jellybean's adoption status with email updates.
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Jellybean

Husky/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 10 mos
Laplace, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

Labrador Retriever/Feist

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Laplace, LA
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Shelter FAQs

We serve residents of St. John the Baptist Parish with Animal Control functions. We pick up unwanted stray and companion animals and provide as safe enviornment where they can be placed for adoption or held safely until their owner comes to claim them.

Additional adoption info

The St. John the Baptist Parish Animal Shelter has an Adoption Application that we require be completed and approved prior to any adoption. We also require a $80.00, $100.00 or $130.00 Adoption Fee for our animals. Our shelter provides Immunizations (including a 3 year rabies vaccine) , a Health Exam, Spay/Neuter, Microchip and Microchip Registration with all Adoptions. The 130.00 adoption fee covers animals that receive Heartworm Testing. (Heartworm testing is for dogs over 6 months of age) The 80.00 fee is for all cats and kittens. The $100.00 fee is for puppies under 6 months that are too young for a Heartworm Test or Adults that already have a current Heartworm Test provided by a former owner. All services are provided by our local Veterinary Hospitals.

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https://www.facebook.com/p/Friends-of-the-St-John-Parish-Animal-Shelter-100064698156592/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near St. John the Baptist Parish Animal Shelter

River Region Animal Rescue

176 West Airline Highway-Unit 67, Building #3,
Kenner, LA 70062

Gulf Coast Doberman Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 231051,
New Orleans, LA 70183

Sherwood South Animal Hospital

3803 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

We'll also keep you updated on Milo's adoption status with email updates.
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Milo

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, 8 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Rizz's adoption status with email updates.
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Rizz

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Gray, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Sitka's adoption status with email updates.
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Sitka

Italian Greyhound/Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Topeka's adoption status with email updates.
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Topeka

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Julie's adoption status with email updates.
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Julie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
New Orleans, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Flora's adoption status with email updates.
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Flora

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Baton Rouge, LA

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