Help Pets
& People
Acadiana Animal Aid has limited space for owned and stray animals. Because of the high demand for space, there may be a waiting period before an animal can be accepted into our shelter. Please note, Acadiana Animal Aid accepts pets if we have space and by appointment only. Please scroll to the form at the bottom for assistance.
Found A Pet? Find The Owners
Reuniting a lost pet with its owners should be the very first step when encountering a stray animal. We recommend going through all of the steps below, putting any amount of effort into reunification before rehoming or surrendering a found animal.
Report the found pet and search Petco’s Love Lost national database. Notify your local parish shelter, surrounding vet clinics and use resources such as Pawboost and Nextdoor apps to instantly spread local awareness and reach a wider audience.
Scan the pet for a microchip for FREE at any veterinary office, including 24hr emergency clinics, or your nearest local shelter. Acadiana Animal Aid also offers this service.
Alert the community by searching on foot or in the car to post flyers and knock on any homes or businesses in the surrounding area that the animal was found. The majority of stray animals are found within a couple miles of their home.
Share your Petco Love Lost flyer on social platforms, including local lost and found pets Facebook groups.
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Try to commit to holding the animal in your care or finding someone else who can while striving to reunite OR eventually rehome the animal.
Check out pets.findhelp.com for additional resources in your area.
Lost A Pet? Let People Know
If your pet has gone missing, you can increase your odds of finding them by acting quickly and diligently. Reach out to your community for aid and know that you are not alone.
Report your lost pet on Petco’s Love Lost national database, including a photo, to make your pet visible to finders. Notify your local parish shelter, surrounding vet clinics and use resources such as Pawboost and Nextdoor apps to instantly spread local awareness and reach a wider audience.
Verify that your pet’s microchip information is up to date with accurate address, phone number, etc. Misplaced their chip number? Contact the shelter, rescue or vet clinic for records.
Connect with your neighbors to help you keep an eye out and hang flyers in your area using Petco’s Love Lost flyer template for wider reach.
Share your missing pet on social media, making use of your local lost and found pets Facebook groups dedicated:
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Rehoming Your Pet
No one knows your pet better than you, so if you’ve come to the conclusion that finding them a new home is the best, most suitable option for them then follow through on your commitment to make that transition as smooth as possible. Rehoming your pet should be easy & stress free both for you & your pet. That’s why Adopt-a-Pet.com, the largest non-profit pet adoption website, have created a simple, reliable program to help!
Create A Pet Profile
Get your pets posted on Adopt-a-Pet.com to be seen by millions of pet adopters.
Review Applications
The dedicated team at Rehome will give you all the help you need to select the best potential adopters.
Meet Adopters
The Rehome team will guide you through the process of setting safe and pressure-free meetings with applicants.
Finalize Adoption
Rehome will provide you with an adoption contract to protect the transfer of your pet ownership.
Surrender Request Form to AAA
After completion of this form please allow time for our staff to review everything and get back to you. If you have any additional questions or require further assistance please email surrender@acadianaanimalaid.org