Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Resources and Library
Whether you're looking for general pet-care guidelines, hints on finding animal-friendly rental housing, information on spaying or neutering, dog obedience, or advice on coping with the death of your beloved companion, below are links to pet care that may be helpful.
Spay/Neuter Help -
Southern Animal Foundation on Magazine St. is offering low/cost spay/neuter - $10 for cats (includes FVRCP and Rabies Vaccine) and $20 for dogs (Vaccine Package for dogs is additional $40).
Also, the Dorothy Dorsett Brown Mobile Spay/Neuter Center at the Louisiana SPCA (1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. in Algiers) offers low cost spay/neuter. For more information, click here.
Do you need a trap to trap-neuter-return ferals? We can help you!! We have traps you can borrow - we require a $40 cash deposit which is returned to you when the trap is returned to us. E-mail us at fjaskittens@yahoo.com for information. Help us end pet overpopulation.
Dog Behavior Workshop and Dog Obedience - interested in a dog behavior workshop or dog obedience courses. The Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Department offers them - click here for more information
ASPCA's Pet Care Information
Best Friends Library of Pet Care Tips for the seasoned rescuer or first-time pet owner.
HSUS Pet Care Information
HSUS Cat Care Information
HSUS Dog Care Information
How to Introduce a New Cat
How to Introduce a New Dog to Your CatHow to Introduce a New Dog to Your Resident Dog
PetEducation.com by Drs. Foster & Smith.
Want your cat to safely enjoy the great outdoors? Cat fences and cat enclosures are great opportunities to let your cat enjoy the outside safely. Follow the links below for more information:
Affordable Cat Fence
The Cat's Den Cat Enclosures
Purr..fect Fence
Alley Cat Allies - Do-it-Yourself Cat Fence
Cat Fence-In Cat Containment System
SafeCat Outdoor Enclosure
C&D Pet Products Cat Enclosure
Need information on Feral Cats? Visit Alley Cat Allies or The Feral Cat Network.
Make sure you are prepared for a disaster - hurricanes, flooding, fires, tornadoes, etc. Visit the ASPCA's website for disaster preparedness information.
Jefferson Parish Municipal code can be found here. Chapter 7 pertains to Animals.
Visit Pets911
P.O. Box 1079
Metairie, LA 70004-1079
Email: fjaskittens@yahoo.com