Acadiana Animal Aid

PetSmart Adoption Event
2024-04-29 00:00 (America/Chicago) | LA
Meet adoptable cats and dogs at our local, Lafayette PetSmart store off of Johnston St. Our staff and volunteers will be there to answer and all any questions about our organization, the pets in our care and everything you need to know about bringing home your new family member.
Our dogs will be available in the store from 10am-1pm and our cats, 11am-5pm. Visit our website to see ALL pets that are looking for homes and fill out an adoption form to be pre-approved to adopt: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.

PetSmart Adoption Event
2024-04-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-13 10:00 - 17:00 | PetSmart, 5700 Johnston St. #10, Lafayette, LA, 70503, United States
Meet adoptable cats and dogs at our local, Lafayette PetSmart store off of Johnston St. Our staff and volunteers will be there to answer any questions about our organization, the pets in our care and everything you need to know about bringing home your new family member.
Our dogs will be available in the store from 10am-1pm and our cats, 11am-5pm. Visit our website to see ALL pets that are looking for homes and fill out an adoption form to be pre-approved to adopt: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.

April Showers Brings May Meowers
2024-04-26 09:00 - 19:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
It’s raining cats and kittens!
This April 26th is our monthly Feline Friday Adoption Event, where our cool cats stay open late to throw a party with you and this time, search through a field of roses to find your purrfect pet.
Our shelter is extending our adoption hours, 5-7pm, for this Friday to make that search more accessible and convenient! Check out our website (acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt) to see all available kitties.
If you can’t adopt, consider donating to our Kitten Season Donation Drive: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1FMIGS0ASRVZO?ref_=wl_share

Moncus Park: Adoption Event
2024-04-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Moncus Park, 2913 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA, 70503
Acadiana Animal Aid and Lafayette Animal Shelter & Care Center are partnering for a dog adoption day at Lafayette’s favorite park! Join us at Moncus Park on Sunday, April 21st, from 10am-1pm and meet lots of our community’s homeless pet population who are looking for families like yours. Adopt, foster and volunteer to help support the animals in our neighborhoods.
At noon, Moncus Park will also be having their ribbon cutting ceremony for their new large breed dog park! This new addition is a huge testament to the pet parents of Acadiana and showcases the bond between people and their dogs like no other. Help us celebrate in this joyful investment and show some love to man’s best friend.

Catahoula Wine Mixer
2024-04-20 15:00 - 19:00 | Rhythms on the River, 15 Degaulle Sq, Lafayette, LA, 70508, United States
The team behind Shreveport’s renowned Catahoula Wine Mixer is “on the road” and ready to bring a weekend of fun and flavor to Lafayette. The First Ever Catahoula Wine Mixer Lafayette is set to uncork in Lafayette, Louisiana, this spring!
The First Ever Catahoula Wine Mixer Lafayette will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Village of River Ranch, with an exclusive Chef’s Table Dinner to take place on Friday, April 19.
The Catahoula Wine Mixer is an outdoor event celebrating wine, cuisine, and culture from different regions of the world. Attendees will enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of regions including France, Italy, Latin & South America, and California. Each area will be transformed into its own festival, featuring a lineup of local top-notch chefs, curated wine pairings, and local entertainment to transport guests to different corners of the world.
Tickets at: https://shreveportevent.com/catahoula-wine-mixer-lafayette/?fbclid=IwAR1TPNldOftTxEMqlBl5Qrg1lGIazU4fVRE3X_6-VsLd2p5qzPOaEDIP57E

Puppy Yoga with ZenDog
2024-04-18 18:00 - 19:00 | ZenDog, 1002 Albertson Pkwy, Broussard, 70518, United States
We are partnering with ZenDog for a Puppy Yoga class!
Join us for a 1-hour beginner yoga class, to support our mission, until they all have a home.
Unleash your Zen with the help of some of the cutest adoptable puppies! Bring your own yoga mat and we’ll bring the puppy kisses! And stay tuned for the exact lineup of puppies

$25 per person, tickets at: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdonate.stripe.com%2FfZe15j0w3bPobXG14u%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0KxvbEx5oCfkas0pCr9-26aAslSUwMosQnluIM0-vs9qCMIj5TfjybOyY&h=AT0ariLVTdHKF26nZ4AB0GEP3P1WZb6z0_CBYjkk4vRYGeagadX4PyJZFrbwb8yx4S-4zutiJDQ6_3g33s2Ki2C_xaQZ905ApEFYuPr-7q4U2QNKQc0n0SnX_2OX2q82c4_qWy52hK0Z0JRpxElsJA

PetSmart Adoption Event
2024-03-30 10:00 - 17:00 | PetSmart, 5700 Johnston St. #10, Lafayette, LA, 70503, United States
Cats, dogs, kittens and puppies, all available adoption! Meet us at PetSmart twice a month on Saturdays for a big adoption event. Our staff and volunteers will be stationed inside of the store with a variety of pets, all spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines/preventions/dewormings, and microchipped.
Dogs: 10AM-1PM
Cats: 11AM-5PM
Fill out an adoption form to be pre-approved at acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.

Feline Friday: Hop Into Love
2024-03-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
Join us for this month’s Feline Friday adoption event, where we extend our operating hours for cat visitations! Our cat department will stay open on March 22nd until 7pm so that you can visit us after work to find that special kitty for you.
All cats are up to date on veterinary care including spay/neuter, vaccines, prevention, dewormings, etc.
Visit our website to view all available cats and fill out an adoption form to get started: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.

PetSmart Adoption Event
2024-03-09 10:00 - 17:00 | PetSmart, 5700 Johnston St. #10, Lafayette, LA, 70503, United States
Twice a month we bring adoptable dogs AND cats to the PetSmart off of Johnston St. to help find them loving homes. Instead of driving out to our shelter in Carencro, we come to YOU, at the center of Lafayette to show off some of our most well behaved, amazing pets who are taking their second chance and running full force into your heart. These animals have been abandoned and neglected, but we’re here to show them what a human’s love to can do. Open your heart and home and choose ADOPTION! Your decision will make a difference for one special pet but an everlasting impact for all homeless animals within our community.
Dogs: 10AM-1PM
Cats: 11AM-5PM
Fill out an adoption form to be pre-approved at acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.

Black Beauty Adoption Sale
2024-03-06 09:00 - 2024-03-30 17:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
For the month of March we are reducing adoption fees on ALL primarily black dogs in our care! Black dogs are notoriously looked over and left behind in shelters at a rate greater than most other coat patterned dogs. Help us give these underdogs the very best opportunity at finding a home!
Visit our website to view all currently available dogs and fill out an adoption form to schedule an appointment: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt

PetSmart Adoption Event
2024-02-17 10:00 - 17:00 | PetSmart, 5700 Johnston St. #10, Lafayette, LA, 70503, United States
Love is in the air! Join us at PetSmart for a heartwarming adoption event filled with love, companionship and the chance to find your perfect match. Our adoption team are knowledgeable and well versed on how to find the right fit for you AND our shelter pets, so get started by filling out an adoption form: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.
Our dogs will be in store from 10am-1pm and our cats, 11am-5pm.
All animals are spayed/neutered, up to date on all basic vet care and microchipped.

PetSmart Saturday Adoption Event
2024-01-27 10:00 - 17:00 | PetSmart, 5700 Johnston St. #10, Lafayette, LA, 70503, United States
Meet AAA adoptable dogs and cats at the PetSmart off of Johnston St. on Saturday, January 27th! Our adoption coordinators will be available in the store with dozens of animals looking for homes like yours.
Fill out an adoption form on our website to get the process started: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.
All animals have been seen by a vet, spayed/neuter, up to date on vaccines/preventions/dewormings and are microchipped.
Cats: 11AM – 5PM
Dogs: 10AM – 1PM

Krewe De Minou: A Feline Friday Adoption Event
2024-01-26 09:00 - 19:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
Let the good times roll and the purrs stroll! Visit us at our shelter in Carencro where we’ll be having our very own Mardi Gras masquerade, Krewe De Minou! Come unmask the true King or Queen kitty of your heart on Friday, January 26th. Our shelter will extend our operating hours for cat adoptions until 7pm for this very special and festive event!
We hope to fill your Mardi Gras with catnip kisses, whisker wishes and of course, there will even be King Cake! Fill out an adoption form on our website now to get the process started: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.
Laissez les chats avoir des foyers! (Let the cats have homes!)

Kitty Litter-ature
2024-01-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
Grab the kids and join us on Sunday, January 21, 2024 for our first Kitty Litter-ature event of the year! Our Kitty Litter-ature program is a fun and exciting way for kids to practice literacy skills and build confidence all while socializing our shelter cats. The cats LOVE it and we guarantee you will too.
This event is broken up into two sessions:
1:00-2:00pm
2:15-3:15pm
It is completely FREE to attend but does require a sign up ticket which you can get at www.eventbrite.com/e/kitty-litterature-tickets-791523547237?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sessions are each limited to 15 people. Every child and adult must have their own ticket and there are no group sign-ups. Every child must be accompanied by their parent/guardian!
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉🐱

PetSmart Saturday Adoption Event
2024-01-13 10:00 - 17:00 | PetSmart, 5700 Johnston St. #10, Lafayette, LA, 70503, United States
Join us for our first big adoption event of 2024! Meet adoptable dogs and cats at the PetSmart off of Johnston St. on Saturday, January 13th, and make the choice to rescue your new family member. Adoptable dogs will be in the store from 10am-1pm and cats, 11am-5pm.
All animals are spayed/neutered, up to date on all vaccines/preventions/dewormings and microchipped! Visit our website to fill out an adoption form to be pre-approved now: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.

Tuxedo Thursday: $20 Black Dog Adoptions
2024-01-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
This Thursday, visit our shelter for a special promotion: ALL dogs with primarily black coats have reduced fees of just $20! This is a ONE day offer, so fill out your adoption forms now at acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.
Black dog syndrome is when dogs with black coats are perceived to be more often overlooked in the shelter, leading to extended length of stay in care despite most of them having spectacular personalities! We have a LOT of black dogs in our care right now who would make wonderful pets but have just missed out on opportunities because a dog with more striking colors gets chosen first. Visit our website to view all available dogs and give one of these formally dressed pooches a chance!

Home For The Holidays: Adoption Open House
2023-12-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
Give them a Home for the Holidays! December 16th, give the gift of a warm bed, a stocking with their name on it and a love like no other. Rescue your newest family member and receive unconditional love that you’ll never forget.
On this Saturday Acadiana Animal Aid’s 10 acre property transforms into a winter wonderland, where magic and dreams come to life. We will have holiday photos, hot cocoa, cookies and fun crafts for the kids! Tour through our dog kennels, our kitten rooms, the cat cottage and spend some one on one time with a shelter pet in our doggy play yards. Over 100 pets will be on site at the shelter, all looking to fill that place in your heart with purrs and tag wags.
Fill out an adoption form on our website to get the process started: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.

Legend's Dog Adoption Event
2023-12-09 14:00 - 17:00 | Legend’s, 2921 Verot School Rd, Lafayette, LA, 70508, United States
Join us at Legend’s off of Verot on December 9th for a fun, social, dog adoption event! Enjoy music, drinks and lots of happy tail wags. All dogs looking for homes are available at acadiananaimalaid.org/adopt.
Leading up to the event, from December 3rd through till December 9th, Legends will be collecting donations to help support the daily care of our shelter pets! Donate an item from our wishlist and get a drink voucher in return!
WISHLIST:
Purina or Science Diet food for cats and dogs of all ages
Canned Kitten Food
AMR Kitten & Puppy Formula
Tiki/Fancy Feast Cat Broth
Greenies Pill Pockets or Milkbone Pill Pockets
Small, Soft, Dog Training Treats
Puppy Pads
Tractor Supply Pelletized Bedding
Clip Closed Martingale Collars
6ft Rope Leash
Capstar (flea and tick over-the-counter medication) for Cats or Dogs
Frontline (flea and tick over-the-counter medication) Dogs
Medium/Large Collapsible Metal Crates
Laundry Soap
Clorox Wipes
Fleece Blankets
Paper Boats (flat-style bowls for feeding)
13 & 30 Gallon Trash Bags
Thank you so much for supporting homeless pets of Acadiana, we can’t wait to see you there!

PetSmart Adoption Event
2023-12-09 10:00 - 17:00 | PetSmart, 5700 Johnston St. #10, Lafayette, LA, 70503, United States
Meet adoptable dogs and cats at the Lafayette PetSmart off of Johnston St. Precious puppies, cute kittens and adoring adult pets all looking for homes this holiday! Help us spread cheer throughout Acadiana with a love unlike any other: the love of a shelter pet. Take them out of the shelter and into your home where they can snuggle up with you by the fire instead of alone, curled up in a kennel.
Fill out an adoption form online to get started: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.
Dogs available from 10am-1pm
Cats available from 11am-5pm

Dog Adoption Event at Adopted Dog Brewing
2023-12-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Adopted Dog Brewing, 329 Dulles Dr, Lafayette, 70506, United States
Where better to ADOPT a dog than ADOPTED Dog Brewing?!
Acadiana Animal Aid canines will be available for adoption at ABD on December 2nd, from 11am to 1pm! Meet amazing, one of a kind pups and make their holiday dreams come true. There are so many pets looking for homes this season and there is no greater gift than the gift of love.
Visit our website to fill out an adoption form to be pre-approved to take home your new family member: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.

Saturday Adoption Sale!
2023-11-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
Acadiana Animal Aid will be closed this Thanksgiving and Black Friday, BUT on Saturday November 25th we will open with a special adoption sale! On this day only visit our shelter from 10am-1pm for reduced prices:
Adult Cats & Dogs: WAIVED Adoption Fees
Kittens & Puppies: HALF OFF Adoption Fees
Fill out an adoption form on our website to be pre-approved at acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.

Kitty Litter-ature
2023-11-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
KITTY LITTER-ATURE, a reading program for kids that offers an audience of shelter cats, free of judgment, to help them practice their literary confidence! Our cats are the best listeners and love the chance to socialize.
Kitty Litter-ature will take place November 19th at our shelter in Carencro and is completely free to participate. Sign-up is required as space is limited. There are TWO sessions available, either from 1 to 2pm or 2:15 to 3:15pm. Please be sure to registered through the link below! Every child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for this event. 🐈 Our cats hope to see you there!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/751260248627?aff=oddtdtcreator

November Adoption Open House
2023-11-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA, 70520, United States
Fall in love this holiday season and give the gift of a home at Acadiana Animal Aid. Our shelter in Carencro will be open on Saturday, November 18th, for a very special day of adoptions. From 10AM to 1PM you can tour through our facility and meet nearly 100 homeless pets that are looking for love.
Visit our website to see all currently available pets and fill out an adoption form to get the process started: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.

Puppy Yoga at ZenDog
2023-11-16 18:00 - 19:00 | ZenDog, 1002 Albertson Pkwy, Broussard, 70518, United States
ZenDog is hosting a puppy yoga class to support Acadiana Animal Aid in our efforts to save lives.
Our very own rescued puppies will be in attendance throughout the yoga class and along with unleashing your zen, you will get lots of doggie kisses! 🐶
One hour dog yoga class for all levels! BYO yoga mat. We provide the dogs and the ZEN!
Cost: $20/ per person: tinyurl.com/5kxv8v3t

Victory for Veterans (cook-off)
2023-11-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Harley Davidson, 724 I-10 South Frontage Rd, Scott, Louisiana, 70583
1st Annual Victory for Veterans Anything Over Rice Cook Off on Veteran’s Day. This event will directly impact and improve the lives of Veterans and family here in Louisiana.
Emcee of the event: Troy Leger
AAA dogs will be in attendance: available for adoption! Fill out an adoption form on our website to be pre-approved to take home a new family member.
Live music by: The Beau Young Band & Blake Luquette; National Anthem by Sarah Russo
Local Celebrity Judges: CJ Clements (Big 102.1), Troy Leger (99.1 KXKC), Rob Perillo (KATC), and Jason Stoner (Foodies of Lafayette)
Great food and music, a 50/50 raffle, and silent auction! Bring the family and wear your favorite Armed Services shirt to show your support.
Patriot Sponsors: Cintas, Mendoza Ford, Gulfland Structures, Cumulus Radio 99.1FM, Cajun Harley-Davidson, and The Kitchen Table Counseling and Life Coaching.
Funds will provide our Veterans and other vulnerable groups with the help that they need; specifically we aim to de-stigmatize mental health care, treat untreated PTSD, free Growth Challenge intensives, suicide prevention, counseling & coaching services in Louisiana. Let’s honor our Veterans, show our support and promote mental health
For more information, please visit www.tktministries.org or call (337) 889-0221.

Adopt At Tchoups!
2023-11-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Tchoup’s MidCity Smokehouse, 117 S College Rd, Lafayette, 70503, United States
Meet our adoptable dogs at Tchoup’s MidCity Restaurant and Bar, November 4th, from 11am-1pm!
Enjoy the beautiful weather, some puppy kisses, and fall in love with the wag of a tail. All of our dogs in attendance are adoption ready with up to date veterinary care, spayed/neutered and microchipped.
Visit our website to fill out an adoption form to be pre-approved to adopt: acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt.

Halloween Adoption Open House
2023-10-28 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.
BUY TICKETS NOW!
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.
