Animal Shelter
what do we do?
The Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter is dedicated to providing care, safety, and shelter for animals that are abandoned, lost, or surrendered by their owners. We ensure that our animals receive proper food, water, medical care, and socialization to prepare them for adoption or re-homing.
We do our best to find the best forever homes for our adoptable animals. This process involves promoting our animals through various adoption programs, conducting interviews with potential adopters, and ensuring that their homes are suitable for the animals.
Contact
985-446-3532
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 10:00am-4:00pmManager
Hilary Detillier
Looking to Adopt an animal?
If you are interested in adopting a pet,
apply online, call, or stop by the Animal Shelter:
934 Highway 3185, Thibodaux
985-446-3532
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Need to surrender an animal?
There are many reasons why a pet may need to be rehomed or surrendered. We will make sure that the rehomed/surrendered pet is well cared for, and we will do our utmost to find a home that is better suited to the animal’s needs.
Important Note:
For the safety of our staff, the animal, and future families, please fill the Rehome/Owner Surrender forms with honesty and transparency.
Stray Sightings
if you spot a stray
Most stray animals are not homeless—just lost! In most cases, it is a loose pet, often within 1,000 feet from their home.
- DO NOT pick up the pet. Try startling or shooing the pet home.
- Look for identification. If you see an ID tag, call the number or visit the address listed.
- Walk around the neighborhood to see if anyone is looking for their pet.
- Send a direct message to Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter on Facebook. Include a picture of the pet, your contact information, and the location spotted or found.
- Call the shelter and offer to foster the pet until permanent placement can be found. All vetting, food, and supplies will be provided.
In Extreme cases
In the follow exceptions, contact LPSO Animal Control at 985-532-2808 right away. Do NOT attempt to pick up the animal.
Trauma/Crisis
If the stray is critically injured or unable stand/walk, contact LPSO Animal Control and be prepared to stay with the stray until help arrives.
Poor Health
Does the stray have punctured skin, mange, is limping, or emaciated? Contact LPSO Animal Control and be prepared to stay with the stray until help arrives.
Imminent Threat
Does the stray impose imminent risk to people or animals? Showing aggression, lunging, attacking? Do NOT pet or pick up the stray and contact LPSO Animal Control.
Imminent Danger
Is the stray being threatened? Trapped on a highway? Exposed to extreme temperature? Contact LPSO Animal Control and be prepared to stay with the animal until help arrives.
