Roicy Duhon Animal Control Center

Description:

Lafayette Animal Control Center enforces animal control ordinances in Lafayette parish, picks up strays and injured animals, investigates animal cruelties, animal traps for wildlife and nuisance animals and
euthanizes pets who do not make it to adoption. We DO NOT offer Pit Bull or Chow Chow dogs for adoption.

The Animal Center does require that all newly adopted pets be examined by a licensed vet within 72 hours. No refunds or exchanges will be considered unless this examination is made.

Governed by the City-Parish Police Department.

Hours:

M - F; 8A -5P (office)
M - F; 1P - 4:30P (adoptions)

Intake Process:

Must fill animal release or adoption forms. Call or visit website for more information.

Program Fees:

ADOPTION FEES

Please note that all fees must be paid in CASH ONLY.
-All Dogs: $100
-All Cats: $80

All adoption fees include FVRCP vaccination for cats, DAPP and Bordatella vaccination for dogs, Rabies vaccination for both (or a $10 Rabies voucher if the cat or dog is too young for the vaccination), de-worming, the animal being spayed/neutered, a microchip and microchip registration to the new owner.

Languages:

French, English

Eligibility:

Must live in Lafayette parish for unwanted pets

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

September 5, 2013

Volunteer Opportunities:

Variety of hands-on activities that volunteers can do:dog for walks, playing with cats and kittens, brushing and bathing, photographing animals for web posting, helping with kennel work, and just spending some valuable one-on-one time with the cats and dogs, kittens and puppies at the shelter while they wait for permanent homes. We're also looking for people to help with administrative support, grant-writing and post-adoption support.

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Legal Status:

City/County(Parish)