Acadiana Animal Aid

Halloween Adoption Open House
2023-10-28 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | LA
Find your BOO Saturday, October 28th, at Acadiana Animal Aid!
For a spooky, good time you can participate in Reverse Trick or Treating by bringing treats and goodies for our homeless pets! Walk through our shelter and visit each cat and dog at their kennel door, where you can drop a gift off in their treat buckets.
You can even adopt your favorite trick or treater, too! To learn more about our pets available for adoption, visit our website at acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.
Our pets will accept a variety of yummy treats for this Halloween season, including pill pockets, training treats, milkbones, catnip, and more! We will also accept donations to the shelter of needed items such as paper towels, laundry detergent, towels/blankets, dog and cat toys, etc.
All cats and dogs have reduced adoption fees for the month of October:
Adult cats and dogs: $25
Puppies and kittens: $50
Pets who have been in the shelter over 30 days: $0!
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration and we hope to see you there!

Feline Frightnight
2023-10-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
This month’s Feline Friday is a spooktacular Frightnight! Our cats can’t wait to bewitch you with their charm, bringing a touch of magic in the form of reduced adoption fees.
We welcome you to come dressed in costumes during our extended hours, between 5-7pm, for a purrfect Halloween-y experience. This is a CAT only event, so come visit us and consider giving a loving home to a kitty in need and let the enchantment begin!
Adult Cats: $25
Kittens: $50
Any cat with a length of stay in our shelter over 30 days: $0!
Visit our website to see all available cats: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt

Bark in the Dark
2023-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 | UL Lafayette Student Union – UL Ballroom, 620 McKinley St, Lafayette, LA, 70503, United States
Mark your calendars for an evening of compassion and impact! Acadiana Animal Aid’s Bark in the Dark, set to shine on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the UL Ballroom, is not just an annual gala; it’s a beacon of hope for our four-legged friends in need.
This extraordinary event unites the most dedicated philanthropists, visionary business leaders, and passionate animal welfare advocates from our community, all rallying together for a common cause: to support the life-saving mission of AAA. Each year, we rescue over 2,000 shelter pets, and Bark in the Dark is our opportunity to shine a light on their future.
Prepare to be captivated by great entertainment, indulge in a delicious sit-down dinner, and feel the adrenaline rush of our exhilarating live auction. But beyond the glitz and glamour, this gala holds something even more profound: the power to change the lives of Louisiana shelter pets who rely on us for their second chance. Your presence and generosity at Bark in the Dark will make a tangible difference, offering hope and a brighter tomorrow for those who cannot speak for themselves. Join us, be part of this transformational evening, and let’s make a lasting impact on the lives that matter most – the cats and dogs in municipal shelters throughout Louisiana.
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We have great sponsorship opportunities and would love for you to join us! If interested in becoming a Bark in the Dark sponsor, please contact Irma Kusuma at Irma@acadianaanimalaid.org.

Giles Subaru Dog Adoption Event
2023-10-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Giles Subaru of Lafayette, 6141 Johnston St, Lafayette,, LA, 70503, United States
This month we partnering with Giles Subaru of Lafayette! We will be at their location off of Johnston St. on Saturday, October 21st. from 10AM to 1PM but a fun afternoon full of slobbery kisses and rambunctious tail wags. Meet some incredible underdogs of Acadiana who need your help and support to help find their loving, adoptive homes.
Fill out an adoption form to get started at acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.
Thanks to Subaru’s generosity and sponsorship we are able to reduce our adoption fees for this event and for the whole month of October:
Puppies and Kittens: $50
Adult Cats and Dogs: $25
& ANY animal who has exceeded 30 days in our care will have completely waived adoptions

Dog Adoption Day at Chuy's
2023-10-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
We’re partnering with Chuy’s in Lafayette for a fun adoption event featuring many of our outstanding dogs! Have a burrito and come say hi at our tent outside of the restaurant to get to know some very special shelter dogs.
For the month of October, all adult dogs have a $25 adoption fee and puppies just $50! Visit our website to learn more and fill out an adoption form to start the process: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.

Mutts Gone Nuts
2023-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Heymann Performing Arts Center, 1373 S College Rd, Lafayette, Louisiana, 70503
We are partnering with the Heymenn Peforming Arts Center for a great evening of pet entertainment!
It’s pawsitively hilarious! Experience an unforgettable performance where canines and comedy collide! Witness the hilarious genius of Scott and Joan Houghton as they showcase the world’s most talented four-legged performers. With a USDA APHIS (Animal Welfare) registered cast of tailwagging entertainers, this show guarantees a barktastic experience.
Our team will be in attendance to offer insight into Acadiana’s very own local mutts within our community and how you can get involved!
PASA (Performing Arts Serving Acadiana) Subscribers enjoy priority reservations for the best seats, upgrade options, quantity discounts and exclusive presale opportunities for other upcoming PASA events.
Become a subscriber at tickets.heymanncenter.com/en/buyingflow/subscription/40
General sales will begin after season subscriptions conclude. Call 337-291-5555 for more info.
Don’t miss out, secure your tickets now!

Saturday Adoption Special
2023-09-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
It’s the last day of September and we are DROPPING our adoption fees! For this Saturday ONLY, any animals who have been in our care OVER 30 days have ZERO adoption fee while all animals with a length of stay UNDER 30 days are just $30!
Every cat and dog is fully up to date on vaccines, preventions, deworming, etc. as well as spayed/neutered and microchipped. Right now we are seeing a drastic increase in length of stay for our animals and our shelter needs help finding suitable homes for these amazing pets in need.
Visit our shelter September 30th, from 10am to 1pm, to meet and adopt your next family member: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.

Pumpkin Spice & Fees That Are Nice (Feline Friday)
2023-09-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
This month’s Feline Friday Adoption Event is catered around everyone’s favorite fall treat! The leaves are blowing and the cats are meowing, so get ready to fall in love!
We are extending our operating hours for CAT adoptions only on this very special day, giving you the opportunity to treat yourself to a loveable, purrtastic family member.
We have very, very nice fees offered this month to give everyone the best chance at finding homes. All adoption fees are either 50% off OR, for select kitties, are completely waived. Fill out an adoption form on our website to get started now and stop by Friday evening to meet the feline of your dreams: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.

Bring Love Home: AAA Dog Adoption Event
2023-09-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
This Saturday, September 23rd, BRING LOVE HOME!
Visit our shelter in Carencro to meet tons of adoptable dogs who can add more love into your life. All dogs have 50% off adoption fees OR, for those who have been in our care over 30 days, their fees will be completely WAIVED!
Meet and adopt a pup between 10am to 1pm!
If interested in meeting adoptable cats, be sure to visit our team over at the PetSmart off of Johnston St. from 11am to 5pm.
All AAA pets are up to date on vaccines, deworming, preventions, etc. and have been spayed/neutered as well as microchipped prior to adoption. Fill out an adoption form today at acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.

Kitty Litter-ature
2023-09-17 13:00 - 15:00 | LA
Grab the kids and join us on Sunday, September 17, 2023 for Kitty Litterature! Our Kitty Litterature program is a fun way for kids to practice literacy skills while socializing with the cats in our shelter.
This is a FREE event with limited admission so be sure to get tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kitty-litterature-tickets-706775914787
The event is broken up into TWO sessions:
1:00-2:00pm & 2:15-3:15pm
Each session will accommodate 15 people. Every child and adult must have their own ticket and every child must be accompanied by their parent/guardian. There are no group sign-ups.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉🐱

Adoption Open House (Best Friends National Adoption Weekend)
2023-09-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
Acadiana Animal Aid is hosting an Adoption Open House for Saturday, September 16th! In partnership with Best Friends Animal Society’s National Adoption Event, ALL pets will have either 50% off their adoption fee or, for select pets who have been in our care over 30 days, their fees will be completely WAIVED!
Visit our shelter to view over 100 cats and dogs who are looking for homes and families of their own. You can walk through our cat wing to visit with adorable, playful kittens in communal cat rooms, pass through the dog kennels and interact with adoptable canines in our play yards, or stop by the cat cottage where you can mingle with social, adult felines.
Fill out an adoption form on our website so our adoption team can help guide you through the adoption process, assist in matchmaking and discuss what to expect when bringing a new pet into your home: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.

PetSmart Puppy Palooza!
2023-09-09 10:00 - 13:00 | PetSmart, 5700 Johnston St. #10, Lafayette, LA, 70503, United States
Join us for a PUPPY PALOOZA PARTY! Saturday, September 9th, we will be bringing a dozen or MORE puppies to the Lafayette PetSmart off of Johnston St.
Yep, ALL dogs in attendance will be puppies!
All adoption fees are 50% off and any special dogs who have been in care over 30 days will have their adoption completely waived. All dogs are up to date on vet care, microchipped and spayed/neutered and ready to go home with you that same day.
Start the by filling out an adoption form on our website at acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.
We will also have cats available for adoption as well, so mark your calendars and come meet some furry friends!

Adoption Day Sponsored By Tito’s Vodka
2023-08-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Tchoup’s MidCity Smokehouse, 117 S College Rd, Lafayette, 70503, United States
We will be at Tchoup’s Midcity Smokehouse for a dog adoption day sponsored by Tito’s Vodka! Tito’s will be sponsoring ALL adoption fees for this event, offering drink specials and we’ll even have some giveaways! Meet your match at this fun filled day and embrace the connection with your new family member.
Apply to adopt at acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt

Whiskers & Wisdom: Back 2 School (Feline Friday Event)
2023-08-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
This Feline Friday, adopt a study buddy!
ALL cats have a 50% off adoption fee as part of our Back to School special. These cats make some of the best educational tutors for courses pertaining to kindness, empathy and love.
Our cats won’t eat your homework, are wifi compatible, AND they come with our most popular lap warming function! Every student deserves a feline friend.
Visit our shelter for a Friday evening cat adoption event like no other, with our operating hours extending from 5-7pm.
Apply to adopt on our website: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt

PetSmart Adoption Event
2023-08-12 10:00 - 17:00 | 6154 Johnston St. Lafayette, LA 70503, 6154 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA, 70503, United States
Meet adoptable cats and dogs for our Saturday, PetSmart adoption event! All pets will have 50% off their adoption fees, while still including quality, up to date vet care. You can get the process started early and be pre-approved to adopt by filling out an online application: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.
Our dogs will be in attendance from 10am-1pm and ours cats, 11am-5pm. Take home your new family member same day with matchmaking made easy through the help of our adoption team!

Back to School Adoption Special
2023-08-07 09:00 - 2023-08-31 17:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
Starting August 7th, we are reducing ALL of our adoption fees to 50% off for the rest of this month! Adopt a teacher’s pet for this school year and you’ll be guaranteed an A+.
They’re already packing their lunch and studying hard. All pets come with their vet records, microchip identification and a thirst for knowledge. All you have to do is sign their permission slips, aka adoption contract 😉
Enroll Today: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt
HALF OFF FEES:
Adult Dogs: $102.50
Puppies: $112.50
Adult Cats: $22.50
Young Adult Cats: $42.50
Kittens: $50

Blind Date Adoptions
2023-07-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
Visit our shelter on Saturday, July 29th, for a special take on matchmaking!
Put your trust in the process and fill out a quick questionnaire about yourself, your lifestyle, and the qualities you look for in a dog. Our adoption coordinators will pair you off with 2-3 puppy or dog candidates. You’ll get to spend some time with them in one of our fenced yards, and if you happen to feel a spark? Embrace the connection and bring home your new, match made in heaven!
All adoption fees are reduced for the month of July, to just $50 puppies and $25 adult dogs. Apply ahead of time on our website: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.

Meow Luau
2023-07-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
Join us for a day of aloha-filled fun, complete with tropical decorations and an island-inspired theme for our MEOW LUAU!
Our shelter is the purrfect destination this summer to find a bundle of joy to join your family. Our shelter will be extending our hours for this Friday for CAT adoptions only!
This month, in partnership with Bissell Pet Foundation, is an Empty The Shelter promotion with reduced adoption fees for ALL pets. Kitten adoption fees are $50 and any cat over 5 months old is $25.
You can apply to adopt ahead of time at acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.

17th Annual Taste of Acadiana
2023-07-19 18:00 - 20:00 | CAJUNDOME & Convention Center – Festival Ballroom, 444 Cajundome Blvd, Lafayette, LA, 70506, United States
Join us at the Cajundome Convention Center to experience delicious food from over 30 restaurants in the Acadiana area. This family friendly event will feature music and lots of prizes, with proceeds benefiting Acadiana Animal Aid shelter pets! Your attendance will support the day to day care of homeless animals in our community and throughout the state, ensuring they all have full bellies too!

Tickets can be purchased at the following locations:
The Gallery Apartments on Guilbeau Rd
Audubon Lake Apartments on Kaliste Saloom
At the Apartment Association office in the Oil Center
🐈‍ Through Ticketmaster
Please call 337-993-3354 for further information.

AAA PetSmart Adoption Event
2023-07-15 10:00 - 17:00 | 6154 Johnston St. Lafayette, LA 70503, 6154 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA, 70503, United States
It’s our regularly scheduled off-site adoption event at the Lafayette PetSmart off of Johnston St! We will have dogs AND cats available in the store to meet and adopt that same day.
Our adoption fees are reduced for Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty The Shelter event, with $50 puppies and kittens and $25 adult pets over 5 months old.
Dogs: 10AM – 1PM
Cats: 11AM – 5PM

Empty The Shelters! National Adoption Promotion
2023-07-06 09:00 - 2023-07-31 17:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
We’re joining forces with Bissell Pet Foundation and over 300 organizations across the country to EMPTY THE SHELTERS! For the rest of this month we are reducing our adoption fees to $50 kittens/puppies and $25 adult cats and dogs. This summer we have been operating at max capacity almost daily, but you can help change the course of their future!
Every single day they wait in the shelter matters. Apply now to schedule a meet and greet at acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt and visit our shelter to find the perfect fit your family.

Kitty Palooza
2023-06-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
We’re kicking off a big adoption weekend with a Friday evening event JUST for cats! Visit our shelter between 6:00-8:00PM for our very own Feline Fest.
Dogs adoptions will be CLOSED.
You’ll be able to meet kitty performers like Rhianna, Pink Floyd, Red Hot Chilli Pepper, The Ronettes, Styx, Soundgarden, Black Sabbath, TLC and SO many more! ALL cats will have 50% off adoption fees and for any kitty who has been available over 30 days, it’s a “choose your own adoption donation.”
Apply to adopt one of these rockstar cats on our website at acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt to be pre-approved.

Adoption Weekend: Adopt A Pet As Unique As You
2023-06-30 09:00 - 2023-07-02 17:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
Acadiana Animal Aid is teaming up with Best Friends Animal Society for their National Adoption Weekend! From June 30th through July 2nd, we want to help you find a dog or cat that is as unique as you.
For a limited time we will be reducing our adoption fees to 50% across the board on ALL available pets! In addition, for any animal that has been available for over 30 days, you get to “Name Your Donation,” and adopt at whatever fee you feel most comfortable giving.
Start the matchmaking process by filling out an adoption application at acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Friday, June 30th: 9AM – 5PM (shelter)
Saturday, July 1st: 10AM – 2PM (shelter) / 11AM – 5PM (petsmart)
Sunday, July 2nd: PetSmart Cats Only! Shelter will be closed.

Petco Adoption Event
2023-06-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Petco North, 3215 Louisiana Ave #100, Lafayette, LA, 70501, United States
Treat Dad to an extra special, pawsome gift this Father’s Day with many of our available cats and dogs! OR become a Cat or Dog Dad seamlessly, through our convenient adoption process and some amazing pets in need of homes.

We’ll be at the Petco off of Louisiana Ave. from 10AM to 1PM, facilitating adoptions for you and your family. You’ll be able to take home a fully vetted, new companion same day! Apply on our website ahead of time to be pre-approved: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt

Kitty Litter-ature
2023-06-11 13:00 - 14:00 | LA
Kitty Litterature is back! Bring your kids to enjoy an hour of fun at Acadiana Animal Aid where they’ll spend time reading to cats!
This quarterly program is a fun way for kids to practice literacy skills while mingling with our purrfect kitty cat listeners.
Due to the overwhelming popularity of this program, tickets will be required for this FREE event: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/kitty-litter-ature-tickets…
PLEASE READ:
This event is limited to 20 people. Every child and adult must have their own ticket.
There are no group sign-ups. Every child must be accompanied by their parent/guardian.
We can’t wait to see you there!

PetSmart Adoption Event
2023-06-10 10:00 - 17:00 | 6154 Johnston St. Lafayette, LA 70503, 6154 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA, 70503, United States
Meet our adoptable dogs and cats at PetSmart this Saturday! Our dogs will be in attendance from 10am to 1pm, while our cats will be at the store for 11am to 5pm. ALL animals who have been available in our care for over 30 days will have reduced adoption fees of just $30.

We’ve got puppies, kittens, small and large adults, and everything in between! Visit our website to view all available pets and get an adoption application in for pre-approval: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.

Spring Fling Adoption Event
2023-05-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
If your heart is fluttering, join us for a special spring fling adoption event at our shelter! These cats and dogs are ready to hop out of the shelter and into your homes and what better way to embrace love than by adopting a pet?
Tour our shelter halls and kennels and get to know some inspiring pups and kitties for a springtastic day!
Apply ahead of time to be pre-approved at acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt

PetSmart Adoption Event
2023-05-13 10:00 - 17:00 | PetSmart, 5700 Johnston St. #10, Lafayette, LA, 70503, United States
Help us #ClearTheShelter this Saturday! Our cats and dogs are going to be out and about at PetSmart with REDUCED adoption fees, thanks to our partnership with The Bissell Pet Foundation.
All adult dogs and cats are $25 and puppies and kittens just $50.
You can meet our dogs in the store between 10am and 1pm, while our cats will be there from 11am to 5pm.
Fill out an adoption application on our website to get started on bringing your new family member home: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt

May Adoption Open House
2023-05-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
Join us for our monthly adoption open house, where we invite you to tour through our shelter and make a heartwarming connection with a shelter pet in need. When you choose to adopt you’re not only saving a life by freeing a kennel space for another homeless pet, but you’re spreading a message that promotes empathy, compassion and love.
Visitors can walk through our kennels and interact with a variety of animals of different ages, sizes, personalities, temperaments and lifestyles. Speak with our adoption team to find the best fit for you and your home.
You can apply ahead of time to be pre-approved at acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt
All adoptions include spay/neuter, up to date on all vaccinations/preventions/deworming, microcrhipped, etc.

Meet Your Match at Moncus Park
2023-04-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Moncus Park, 2913 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA, 70503
Our dogs are going on a field trip to Moncus Park! They’ll be available to meet and adopt on April 29th, between 10am and 1pm! Find the crowd of volunteers and all of our on leash dogs wearing their adoptable bandanas, right beside the Farmer’s Market. Adoptions can be processed same day so that you can take your new best friend home with you after a fun filled day in the park!
Fill out our adoption application online or in person at acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.
All adopted dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on all vaccinations/preventions/dewormed, microchipped and given a vet exam.
