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!

BASS- two very different profiles from right to left, right? Bass is a tripod puppy- he had his right rear leg removed a...
11/08/2025

BASS- two very different profiles from right to left, right? Bass is a tripod puppy- he had his right rear leg removed after a tragic accident.
-3 months old male, currently 10 pounds
-neutered, microchipped and current on vaccines.
-enthusiastic in play with the other dogs in his foster home.

Bass has no special needs and manages just fine on his 3 legs. He is playful and eager to make friends-2 and 4 legged, and even 3 legged if the opportunity arises!
He can be seen daily (closed Mondays) at The Adoption House. if you are interested in adopting Bass or any of our pups and you currently own a dog, bringing your vet records with you will expedite your application process.

CIDER-6 month old/19 pound female-spayed/microchipped/current on vaccines=adoption ready-dog and child friendlyShe can b...
11/08/2025

CIDER
-6 month old/19 pound female
-spayed/microchipped/current on vaccines=adoption ready
-dog and child friendly
She can be seen daily, closed Mondays, at The Adoption House. Apply in person to adopt.
If you were interested in adopting any of our pups and you currently own a dog, bringing your vet records with you will hasten your application process

BRISCO- the deluxe puppy package — playful, social, and oh-so-sweet. At about 4 months old, he still has some growing to...
11/08/2025

BRISCO- the deluxe puppy package — playful, social, and oh-so-sweet. At about 4 months old, he still has some growing to do, but he’s already mastered the art of play hard, sleep hard. Toys, people, and snuggles are his favorite things!
🎾 4 months old, 20 lbs
🎾 Male
🎾 Dog friendly
Stop by the Adoption House to meet this cutie in person! Not yet neutered, he is available for pre-adoption only until post snip.,

Meet Tawny! This long-legged, lanky beauty turns heads everywhere she goes. She’s got that classic hound charm — curious...
11/07/2025

Meet Tawny! This long-legged, lanky beauty turns heads everywhere she goes. She’s got that classic hound charm — curious and always eager to take in every new scent and sound. Tawny is very friendly with everyone she meets and does well with other dogs. She’s a bit nervous around cats, but always gentle and polite with them. When she’s not out exploring, you’ll usually find her curled up in her kennel at the Adoption House, resting quietly and waiting patiently for her people to find her. Not yet spayed, she is available for pre-adoption only until post surgery.

🧡 2 years old, 35 lbs
🧡 Female
🧡 Dog friendly

Come meet this gorgeous girl Tuesday through Sunday at the Adoption House — she’s even lovelier in person! 😍

11/07/2025

Times are tough, and no pet should go hungry.
If you need help feeding your dog, we’re here for you — no questions, no judgment.
Come grab what you need and keep those tails wagging 💕

📍 Location: 8476 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

🕒 Hours:
Tues-Fri 11:30am - 5pm
Sat-Sun 11am - 3pm

Sweet WHISKEY is a dog friendly, cat friendly, child friendly pup looking for his forever home. This little guy is 6 mo....
11/07/2025

Sweet WHISKEY is a dog friendly, cat friendly, child friendly pup looking for his forever home. This little guy is 6 mo., 22 lb. He’s really calm for his age. You can meet Whiskey at The Dog Adoption House. Take him out in one of our play yards to get to know him. Apply to adopt in person.

Meet Archie, your new best friend! Archie is up for any adventure big or small. While in foster care he has enjoyed runn...
11/06/2025

Meet Archie, your new best friend!
Archie is up for any adventure big or small. While in foster care he has enjoyed running errands, whether it’s shot gun or back seat, he travels easy. He’s always up for a walk around the block or a longer hike through the woods or trail. Archie loves to meet new human and dog friends alike. He is a regular at the Thursday farmers market, watching soccer games from the side lines, enjoying festivals and dog friendly patios while his humans enjoy a bite to eat or a cocktail.

Archie’s likes include:
- Snuggling with anyone and everyone
- Treats, bones & heavy chew toys
- Sunbathing, this boy enjoys his outside time
- DOGS, he hasn’t met one yet he hasn’t liked

🏹 1 year old, 28 lbs
🏹 Neutered male
🏹 Heartworm negative
🏹 House & kennel trained
🏹 Interested in outdoor cats, but does not chase or bark at them
🏹 Friendly & gentle with children

Interested in meeting Archie? Come by the Adoption House today and tomorrow to say hello!

Meet CHOPSTICK🥢This long-bodied, wee little fella has a BIG heart.♥️ Chopstick is all about people and will happily soak...
11/05/2025

Meet CHOPSTICK🥢
This long-bodied, wee little fella has a BIG heart.♥️ Chopstick is all about people and will happily soak up every ounce of love and attention you’ve got to give. He’s incredibly affectionate and thrives just being near his humans. When he first arrived at a local shelter, he was covered in fleas and had some hair loss, but that’s all behind him now and his coat is filling in more each day!
🥢 7 years old, 7 lbs
🥢 Neutered Male
🥢 House trained
🥢 Dog friendly
Ready for a loyal sidekick with lots of love? Come meet Chopstick at The Adoption House where he can be seen daily (closed Mondays)

Looking for a new baby who will always be by your side? NIMBUS may be the one for you!-9 year old/11 pound fluffernutter...
11/05/2025

Looking for a new baby who will always be by your side? NIMBUS may be the one for you!

-9 year old/11 pound fluffernutter male
-dog friendly but not a fan of cats
-pep in his step; energetic for his age
-loves to be held & to be with his person

He can be seen daily (closed Mondays) at The Dog Adoption House.

Dorian is officially adopted and already the center of attention, just the way he likes it ❤️
11/04/2025

Dorian is officially adopted and already the center of attention, just the way he likes it ❤️

Sweet CIDER🍎 is a good girl with big bunny ears who LOVES toys! We think she’ll probably love fetch too! She’s a playf...
11/04/2025

Sweet CIDER🍎 is a good girl with big bunny ears who LOVES toys! We think she’ll probably love fetch too! She’s a playful little girl who is 6 mo., 19 lb. You can meet Cider🍎at The Dog Adoption House. 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

Telephone

+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