Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter - Westbank

The Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter holds lost animals for-owners-to reclaim, adopts out homeless animals to new owners, and quarantine dogs and cats that have bitten. In addition the shelter investigates complaints of cruelty or neglect of animals.

The adoption fee for dogs is $67 and includes vaccinations, required spay/neuter, heartworm test, and microchip. Puppies may require additional vaccination boosters with adopter's personal vet after adoption. The adoption fee for cats is $67 and includes vaccinations, required spay/neuter, FeLeuk/FIV test, and microchip. Kittens may require additional vaccination boosters with adopter's personal vet after adoption. The following is required as part of the adoption process: application questionnaire, contract, vet reference, and if renting, landlord info. Current or previous dogs must be/have been up to date on vaccines and heartworm preventative. Owners of cats must have their cat current on vaccines.