Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge

Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge FOTA is a 501(c)3 non-profit foster-based rescue that began in January 2010. We were established for the purpose of rescuing dogs from shelters. www.fotabr.org

We are not an open intake shelter. Since starting in 2010, FOTA has found forever homes for more than 7,000 animals from local shelters and our FASS re-home program. FOTA Alternative to Shelter Surrender (FASS) is a program where an owner or finder can foster a dog with the intent to have the dog re-homed. Located on our website (www.fotabr.org) FOSTER tab are instructions for applying to the FASS program. Visit our website and learn how you can become a member, donate, or volunteer!

A donation to Friends of the Animals on behalf of a loved one makes a wonderful Christmas gift! See a sample gift notif...
12/03/2025

A donation to Friends of the Animals on behalf of a loved one makes a wonderful Christmas gift! See a sample gift notification in the comments!

We appreciate your support!
12/03/2025

We appreciate your support!

KING is a good boy looking for his forever home. This sweetheart is definitely on Santa's nice list! He is 2 yr., 58 lb...
12/03/2025

KING is a good boy looking for his forever home. This sweetheart is definitely on Santa's nice list! He is 2 yr., 58 lb., housetrained, & approved for group play at Camp Bow Wow. He's been a joy in his foster homes & desperately wants to be loved. A lucky adopter will get a loyal, loving companion for sure! Come by The Dog Adoption House to meet King! Apply to adopt in person.

TUX is looking for his forever home & hopes he'll be there before Christmas. (Look at all the holiday shenanigans he's p...
12/03/2025

TUX is looking for his forever home & hopes he'll be there before Christmas. (Look at all the holiday shenanigans he's put up with just to get your attention! How great would this handsome boy look on your Christmas cards!?!) Tux is very treat motivated and smart, which makes training him both fun and rewarding. This sweet boy is friendly with everyone he meets—people, dogs, and he’s totally fine with cats too.
🎩 1 year old, 56 lbs
🎩 Neutered male
🎩 Heartworm negative
🎩 Housetrained
🎩 Dog & cat friendly
🎩 Approved for group play at Camp Bow Wow
If you’re looking for a sweet, goofy best friend who’ll keep you laughing and love you endlessly, come meet Tux at The Dog Adoption House! Apply to adopt in person.

We could use large black bags for laundry. Thank you!
12/02/2025

We could use large black bags for laundry. Thank you!

Meet Mason, your new best friend!! Tall, lanky, and delightfully goofy. I’ve got an award-worthy underbite, pogo-stick l...
12/02/2025

Meet Mason, your new best friend!! Tall, lanky, and delightfully goofy. I’ve got an award-worthy underbite, pogo-stick legs, and a heart that basically takes up my whole body. When I see that it’s time for a walk or ride, my feet start doing tippy taps on their own and before you know it-l’m bouncing. Literally. Like a full-on vertical launch. I also enjoy quick bursts of yard zoomies followed by immediate flopping for a good lounge session. I’m great with other dogs, cats, kids—honestly, I just love everyone. I’m what the humans call a “gentle giant”... but don’t let the size fool you-l will attempt to climb into your lap. So if you’ve got a heart with some room left in it—I’m ready to fill the whole thing.

🎾2 years old, 52 lbs
🎾House trained
🎾Heartworm negative
🎾Dog, cat & kid friendly
🎾Approved for group play at Camp Bow Wow

Mason can be seen on Saturdays & Sundays at The Adoption House. Apply to adopt in person📝

12/02/2025

Thank you to our adopters for finding homes for these dogs in November: Dorothy, Pretzel, Hans,Rocky, Bass, Kimchi, Twix, Ruffles, Mikes, Sweetumd, ROCky, Cider and Glinda ! Please post pictures of the adogs that were adopted in November in comments!

COLE- bowlegged and as black as Batman’s cape with one ear standing at attention and the other angling for a rest🐾 2 yea...
12/02/2025

COLE- bowlegged and as black as Batman’s cape with one ear standing at attention and the other angling for a rest

🐾 2 years old/ 32 pounds
🐾 mixed breed male
🐾 neutered, microchipped and vaccinated

Cole can be seen at The Adoption House; apply in person to adopt.
If you currently own a dog and are interested in adopting one of ours bringing your vet records with you will expedite your application process

Giving Tuesday is an an annual global day of generosity encouraging people to give back to their communities & to their ...
12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday is an an annual global day of generosity encouraging people to give back to their communities & to their world. This Giving Tuesday, December 2, we hope you will choose to support Friends of the Animals. It is our mission to rescue & rehome as many dogs & puppies in need in our area as possible. Your donation helps us continue to do so. With your help, 2026 can be our best year yet!!! Thank you! Please donate at www.paypal.me/fotabr or Venmo

12/01/2025
Cozy up with beautiful TAWNY this holiday season! Sitting pretty is one of the many endearing things to love about her....
12/01/2025

Cozy up with beautiful TAWNY this holiday season! Sitting pretty is one of the many endearing things to love about her. She also has gorgeous puppy dog eyes that will melt your heart. Tawny is great with other dogs & kids. She loves tagging along to carpool for treats. Tawny is 2 yr., 35 lb., & housetrained. Meet her at The Dog Adoption House. Apply to adopt in person.

COOKIE is such a good girl!!! She will be the perfect companion for a lucky adopter. Cookie is very affectionate with ...
12/01/2025

COOKIE is such a good girl!!! She will be the perfect companion for a lucky adopter. Cookie is very affectionate with people & good with other dogs. She enjoys visits to the dog park & responds to her name when called (see videos in comments). Cookie is 7 yrs., 24 lb., heartworm negative, kennel trained, & housetrained. Come by The Dog Adoption House & take her out in one of our play yards. Apply to adopt in person.

Address

8476 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA
70808

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 5pm
Thursday 11:30am - 5pm
Friday 11:30am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

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+12252397368

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Our Story

Our mission is to rescue, re-home, or otherwise save as many dogs and puppies as possible from the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Since 2010, FOTA has found forever homes for more than 5500 animals from the EBR Parish shelter, other surrounding shelters and through the FASS program.

Founded by Paula Schoen, the Dog Adoption House was a dream of FOTA. We noticed such a difference in the dogs when removed from the shelter that we wanted to open a house where an animal can show its true personality. In June, 2013, our dream came true with a grant from the Pennington Family Foundation. The house is open daily with volunteers helping us socialize the dogs. We have between 25-30 dogs at the house daily, ranging in size from small to medium to large with each group having their own play yard. The dogs are exercised hourly and given lots of love and attention. We think of the house as a doggie daycare. The dogs come to play for the day and then go back to their foster families or back to the shelter after a fun day away.

DOG ADOPTION HOUSE (8476 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge) -Monday-Friday: 11:30-5:00pm -Saturday & Sunday: 11pm-3 pm OFF-SITES -Downtown Arts/Farmer's Market: First Saturday of the month ONLY!!! 8am-Noon (Downtown Baton Rouge @ 5th and Main St)

Friendly, informative, and helpful posts are encouraged. Posts that are deemed impolite, rude, or that do not support the mission of FOTA, will be deleted. We provide volunteers, resources, programs, and education in an attempt to increase the number of animals that are adopted and fostered each year. Visit our website and learn how you can become a member, donate, or volunteer! www.fotabr.org