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. 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 commitment to saving our region’s pets runs deep – in 2023, we saved nearly 2,000 cats and dogs through local and out-of-state adoptions and transport.
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.
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.
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. As a partner to the Pet Food Pantry, 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 and nutrition.
2023 By the Numbers:
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!
Beth Guidry
Executive Director
Jamie Clark
Shelter Operations Director
Dr. Katie Crabbe
Veterinarian
Dr. Liz Van Bebber
Veterinarian
Tori Teer
Assistant Director
Krista DeGuelle
Development Coordinator
Savannah Arnaud
Canine Care Manager
Angela Cormier
Feline Care Manager/Vet Tech
Megan Emmer
Adoption Coordinator
Taylor Fontenot
Adoption Coordinator
Simone Bordelon
Adoption/Behavior Coordinator
Katie Howerton
Foster Coordinator
Kaylee Aucoin
Adoption Coordinator
Raymie Landry
Vet Tech
Elizabeth Cole
Vet Tech
AnnaGrace Johnson
Volunteer Coordinator
Ellen Plonsky
Administrative Assistant
Kim Gates
Facilities Manager
Morgan Parris
Lead Caretaker
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.