Terrebonne Parish Animal Shelter
Shelter dogs often sleep on the concrete in the kennels. With winter coming they get cold (especially the puppies and older dogs) sleeping on the concrete. Please help to provide them with a little comfort during their stay here. Donate a bed at a special wholesale price for a dog to sleep in comfort, please click here.
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We are now doing adoption days for dogs at PETSMART on every second weekend of each month from 10 am-2 pm. Also, we have cats on display at PETSMART every day during the week. Please stop by and save a life by adopting a pet.
Please check out our parish website for further details about adoptions and services provided by
The Terrebonne Parish Animal Shelter
Who We Are
We are the animal shelter for Terrebonne Parish. We pick up stray animals throughout the parish and we accept unwanted pets from Terrebonne Parish residents. Strays picked up by animal control have SEVEN days in our shelter. Owner surrenders are accepted Monday through Thursday and kept according to how much space the shelter has at that point in time. The shelter is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed 11:00 am - Noon for lunch) Monday through Friday and closed on major holidays.
Adopting a friend
Adoptions are based primarily on applications. We try to match the animal to the most suitable home. It then goes by first come (and approved), first adopt.
Spay/Neuter deposits are as follows:
Male Cats/Kittens are $15.00
Female Cats/Kittens are $25.00
Male Dogs/Puppies are $30.00
Female Dogs/Puppies are $35.00
This is only a deposit that will be credited towards the vet bill to have the animal spayed/neutered. New owners are responsible for the remainder of the vet bill at the time of spay/neuter. All adult animals must be spayed/neutered within 30 days of adoption and all puppies/kittens must be spayed/neutered when of proper age (5-6 months). The new owner must take the animal to the vet within 3 days of adoption for a vet check and vaccinations for the animal. Most of the animals have not been seen by a vet because the shelter has no veterinarian on staff.
Also, a $2.00 licensing fee will apply to each animal adopted.
Come Visit Us!
Map to our shelter
We are located in Houma, Louisiana. Plant Rd. is located in the 400 block of Grand Caillou Rd. If you are coming from I-10 (New Orleans), you exit onto I-310 South (Houma/Boutte). From I-310, merge right onto the Hwy 90 West exit to Houma. Stay on Hwy 90 West for approximately 30 minutes. Turn on the first Houma exit called Exit 210. At the stop sign, take a left and travel straight until the sixth red light (dead ends at Main St.). Turn left onto the twin bridges and go over the bridge. At the bottom of the twin bridge, take a right at the red light (Grand Caillou Rd.) Travel a couple of blocks and take a left onto Plant Rd. We are directly behind the CVS Pharmacy in the 400 block of Grand Caillou Rd.
Hurricane Preparation for Pets
Are Your Pets Prepared?
The separation or loss of a pet can have a profound impact on a family! We should make every effort to insure our pets are safe and with us. A written disaster plan, particularly in households with pets can lessen a disaster's impact and save lives!
Advanced planning is essential and could save your pet's life. The best recommended plan is to take your pet with you when you have to evacuate. REMEMBER- Public Shelters Do Not Allow Pets!
Acquire a pet carrier or cage for EACH dog, cat, bird or small animal. Make sure it is large enough for each pet to comfortably stand up and turn around inside. Exceptions can be made to house more than one animal per carrier but DO NOT mix different animal species together. Frightened animals may exhibit behavior changes.
Take time to familiarize your pet(s) in the carrier or crate until it feels secure and comfortable in it.
Vaccinate your pet(s) yearly. Consult your veterinarian for the neccessary vaccinations for each pet. Healthy pets have a greater chance of surviving the stresses of a storm. Infectious diseases can become a BIG threat following a disaster. Rabies exists in the wildlife and is fatal to people and animals.
Provide Identification! The better animals are identified, the greater the chances of reuniting them to their original rightful owners. Put current license and rabies tags on a properly fitted collar. Microchipping or tattooing is an excellent permanent ID. Using more than one ID can improve the odds. Consider placing an ID tag with an out-of-state contact name & address along with your local information on its collar. Don't forget to place ID on the carriers!
Photos! Take clear, color photos (frontal, left and right sides) and store with your pets license, health records and ownership papers in a waterproof carrier to take with you.
Make Your Pet Emergency Kit
Carrier or portable kennel for each pet.
Pet(s) ownership, registration, photos, health papers
A leash and properly fitted collars/harness to restrain each pet
Non-spill food and water dishes
Water in non-breakable containers, 14 day supply (double what your pets consumes on an average day)
Food supply (14 day) and manual can opener
Special medications, dosage and care instructions
Grooming equipment and hygiene items
Toys, blankets and special comfort items
Cleanser and disinfectant to properly handle wastes
Newspapers/litter, scooper, plastic bags for wastes
Pet First Aid Kit
Bring your pet(s) indoors when a hurricane warning is declared. Reassure your pet(s) with a soothing manner and voice. Remember your pets can feel your stress and emotional state.
Do not leave a dog with a cat even if they are normally friendly with each other. The storm can alter animal behavior and instincts will override any training.
If you must evacuate, take your pet(s) and their emergency kits along with you. IF IT IS UNSAFE FOR YOU TO REMAIN, IT IS UNSAFE FOR YOUR PET(S) AS WELL.
When a tropical storm is named, call ahead and make reservations at a motel/hotel located away from coastal and river areas. Ask the number of pets allowed and fees. Some motels/hotels will change their policies and accept pets in an emergency situation, but call ahead first.
Provide a Safe Environment! Clear an area free of debris. Use restraint measures to limit animals to "clean" areas and prevent injury to your animals (leashes, fencing). Domestic and wild animals will be confused because of the loss of their territoral markers. They will be attracted to poorly disgarded food, potenially becoming a threat to family and pets or becoming ill themselves.
If your pet is hurt or lost, listen to emergency broadcasts for the ANIMAL HOT LINE. Special community Bulletin Boards for animal relief information will be posted, when possible, during times of severly limited communications in your area.
National Lost Pet Hotline 1-900-535-1515
National Found Hot Line 1-800-755-8111
Weather Net
Animal Friendly Lodging Links
Terrebonne Parish Animal Shelter
131 Plant Road
P. O. Box 2768
Houma, LA 70363
Phone: (985) 873-6709
ADOPTION APPLICATION
Email:
vrobinson@tpcg.org
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
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