About Acadiana Animal Aid
Acadiana Animal Aid (AAA) is the region’s leader in animal transport, adoption, and education. We provide a safe place to land for animals at risk of euthanasia before they take off to their adoptive homes.
50 Years of Saving Lives
For 50 years, AAA has played a vital role in saving animals from impoverished, resource-deprived communities. We transfer in pets at risk of euthanasia from municipal shelters throughout the state, provide veterinary and daily care, and create pathways to their futures. AAA is known locally and nationally for its transport program, a lifesaving strategy to reduce the 40% euthanasia rate of shelter pets in Louisiana.
Our VALUES
Our Mission & Vision
Acadiana Animal Aid is dedicated to saving the lives of unwanted, stray and neglected companion animals with a focus on those most at risk of euthanasia at our local municipal shelter, and numerous other municipal shelters throughout the state.
We work daily to accomplish our vision in saving the lives of companion animals until they all have a home.
Our Organization
Founded in 1974 & Chartered As A 501(C)3 Non-Profit Animal Welfare Organization Acadiana Animal Aid is funded by donations, fundraisers, and adoption fees and is governed by a Board of Directors.
Guiding Principles
Acadiana Animal Aid is the largest local animal welfare organization in the area that is leading the way in inspiring a healthy community through compassion for animals.
We strive to not only rescue and find homes for these companion animals, but, also, to be an integral part of inspiring our community through education, volunteer, foster, transport and adoption programs. We strongly believe in serving as a resource for our community, which includes providing opportunities for them to be responsible, loving pet owners that have access to affordable care.
2024 By the Numbers
1930
Shelter Pets Saved
1781
Adoptions
194
Volunteers
267
Foster Families
1003
Pets in Foster Homes
That′s 54% of all pets!
7203
Volunteer Hours
Board Members
Kyle Kellner
President
Sandy Giles
Vice President
Emily Hamner
Secretary
Bob Giles
Jimmy Guidry
Melanie Landry
Carl Rachal
Alex Stuller
Meet The Team
Jamie Clark
Executive Director
Tori Teer
Assistant Director
Krista DeGuelle
Fundraising & Development Director
Dr. Katie Crabbe
Veterinarian
Dr. Liz Van Bebber
Veterinarian
Savannah Arnaud
Canine Care Manager
Angela Cormier
Feline Care Manager/Vet Tech
Katie Howerton
Foster Coordinator
AnnaGrace Johnson
Volunteer Coordinator
Ellen Plonsky
Administrative Assistant
Megan Emmer
Cat Adoption Coordinator
Taylor Fontenot
Dog Adoption Coordinator
Brock Sonnier-Spielvogel
Cat Adoption Coordinator
Kelly Phan
Dog Adoption Coordinator
Morgan Parris
Lead Canine Caretaker
Brooke Yant
Vet Tech
Elizabeth Cole
Vet Tech
Kaylee Aucoin
Vet Tech
Bill Fender
Facilities Manager
Spencer Ferrall
Facilities Manager
Acadiana Animal Aid rescues nearly 2,000 animals each year, with a 99% save rate. Companion animals remain available for adoption as long as necessary and are never euthanized for space.
The save rate, calculated in accordance with the nationally recognized Shelter Animals Count Database Project, reflects the many options for pets that come to the shelter besides adoption, such as animal transfers and animals who are returned to their owner. Acadiana Animal Aid conducts daily and monthly physical inventories and spot audits, to ensure our data is accurate.
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