The Animal Care Hospital in Lafayette held a howl--ween bash.
Dozens gathered for a pet costume contest and adoption day. Over the year, more than one thousand pets are rescued from the Vermillion Parish Gas Chamber and placed into loving homes.
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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 »
You can adopt this cat! This cat is not posted on Acadiana petfinder as of this morning, but if you are interested please call or visit the LACC!
LACC has many wonderful animals available for adoption. As part of progressive changes happening at the shelter, veterinary care is now... more »
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Convicted dogfighting-ring operator Michael Vick hopes to own a dog again someday. The Eagles quarterback tells TheGrio.com in a video interview that he genuinely cares for animals and one day hopes to have a dog as a household pet. Vick says it would a "big step" in... more »
Lafayette,- LACC has many wonderful animals available for adoption. As part of progressive changes happening at the shelter, veterinary care is now provided by a dedicated and full-time veterinarian. Dr. Shelly Liles evaluates all animals available for adoption. They receive a physical exam, deworming, and core vaccinations (FVRCP for cats,... more »
The12th annual Bark in the Park is Sunday, October 24, 2010 from 10am to 3pm in Girard Park.
Adopt a pet! LACC has many wonderful animals available for adoption. As part of progressive changes happening at the shelter, veterinary care is now provided by a dedicated and full-time veterinarian.... more »
Oreo (the white and black dog) is a male Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler/Jack Russell Terrier Mix: An adoptable dog in Lafayette, LA. This sweet puppy would love to come home and show you how smart he is and how much he loves to learn new tricks. Come by today and... more »
BATON ROUGE-Pet Owners: If an emergency or bad weather forces you and your pets from your home, Will you know what to do and what to bring? If you are forced to evacuate your home because of a hurricane or other emergency, don't forget to make preparations for your pets.... more »
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - State lawmakers revived millions of dollars in pet projects Monday and added them to Louisiana's spending plans for next year in the final hours of the legislative session. An estimated $30 million in legislators' earmarks for museums, senior centers, water and sewage systems and an... more »
Even though the calendar says it's officially still spring, the heat index is making it feel like the middle of summer.
Toren Hills, plays tennis outside in the heat, he said "I'm perspiring quite a bite."
The heat could cause serious side effects, but Dr.... more »