Instead of giving up their dogs for good, a foster program is helping service men and women come home to their pets.
Staff Sergeant Bethany Morgan-Taylor is back at Fort Polk after serving a tour overseas. Her dogs have been living in Lafayette with a foster parent through a... more »
A former Crowley city employee is facing animal cruelty charges Friday. City officials said he killed and possibly mutilated several dogs after being fired from the City of Crowley Animal Shelter earlier this week.
Police arrested 50-year-old Michael Edwards Thursday night. He's charged with three counts of aggravated cruelty... more »
A team of specially trained K-9's are helping in the search for Mickey Shunick. But this isn't their first time in Acadiana, on their first visits the highly trained dogs scoured Whiskey Bay. Now they're back, combing areas in Acadia, St. Landry and Evangeline Parishes.
"We've kind of drawn... more »
Some of Acadiana's furry friends are in new homes.
8-dogs were hand picked at Sunday's "Cupids and Canines" adoption event. Several Acadiana rescue groups came together to provide a one stop shop for those looking to add a 4-legged friend to their family.
The adopting families also took... more »
The 4th Annual Jeep Jaunt gets rolling Sunday morning at Celebrity Theatres in Broussard. The 35-mile, police escorted ride takes off at 9:30. For a unique wine tasting experience with cuisine from local chefs, head to Hilliard University Museum this weekend. The Acadiana Wine and Food Festival will offer elegant... more »
In recent days the Lafayette Police Department has been contacted by residents regarding phone solicitation from an organization identified as "Puppy Patrol". The police department has no knowledge of the organization, nor if it is affiliated with any law enforcement agency in the area. Residents of Lafourche Parish were warned... more »
Pooches in the Park
Sunday Sept 27th 11 am to 4 pm held at Park des Pont in Breaux Bridge Fundraiser for St. Martin Humane Society. Food, Pet Adoptions, Vendors & Children's Pavilion with Fun Jump, Face Painting, Henna Tattoos, Games, Pony Rides.
Open to public.
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