Lafayette NoKill2020

03/11/2022

13/09/2021

Want to help our local animal rescue organization Acadiana Animal Aid rescue more in the year ahead and be able to assist municipal shelters affected by Hurricane Ida? This year is better than ever because they have opened the contest up to ALL RESCUED PETS which means photos of dogs, cats, horses, small mammals, reptiles, and birds are accepted! We all love a happy tail, so rescued/adopted pets from anywhere, any organization, even those found abandoned are encouraged to join! This is a celebration of cute pets and the power of rescue.
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Here are the awesome prizes you could win:
TOP Vote Getter:
⭐️ Cover Model for AAA's 2022 calendar
⭐️ (2) Bark in The Dark 2022 tickets
⭐️ Complimentary calendar
⭐️ AAA branded merchandise (minimum $50 value)
Top Four Vote-Getters in Each Category:
⭐️ Month spread in AAA's 2022 calendar
⭐️ Complimentary calendar
⭐️ AAA branded merchandise (minimum $25 value)
Head to https://www.gogophotocontest.com/acadianaanimalaid to sign up and don't forget to tell all of your friends! 📣 Every entry and vote will help AAA care for the 2,500 cats and dogs they aim to help each year. Enter your photogenic pet and vote for your favorites today!

18/06/2021

There is big progress being made in Louisiana! We wanted to make sure you were aware of the latest.
The House and Senate passed two resolutions to help make Louisiana a no-kill state, one by Rep. Scott McKnight (HR 12) and the other by Sen. Katrina Jackson (SR 125). These resolutions request local governing authorities and animal shelters to adopt policies and programs that provide alternatives to euthanasia of healthy dogs and cats.
And to help all communities achieve no-kill, the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) and Best Friends have issued the joint publication “People, Pets, and Policies: Towards Community Supported Animal Sheltering.” This resource provides a variety of policy proposals and guidelines that city attorneys can use as models for their own communities. Please share this free resource with your local officials!
Rep. C. Denise Marcelle refused to give up on HR 169 and got it passed. This resolution establishes a task force — including representatives from Best Friends, the Louisiana Municipal Association, the Police Juries Association, and the Humane Society — to study and make recommendations on how to designate dogs and puppies seized from dogfighting. The task force will report their recommendations back to the legislature next year.
In addition, Rep. Marcelle spearheaded HB 210 through the House, but it, unfortunately, did not pass the Senate Agriculture Committee. This humane bill would have gotten rid of the immediate designation of “contraband” on any dog or puppy seized from dogfighting and given them a better chance to be evaluated and adopted. To learn how you can play a pivotal role in these changes please visit:
https://bestfriends.org/no-kill-2025/join-2025-action-team?utm_source=email&utm_medium=luminate&utm_campaign=advocacy&source=LO12676&utm_content=LO12676

10/12/2020

Los Angeles City Council paves the way for first-ever L.A. city trap-neuter-return program.

26/11/2019

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30/10/2019

Have your dog micro-chipped for only $20 this Saturday at Bark in The Park - Girard Park - 10am to 2pm. It could save his/her life!

This Saturday at Bark in The Park we will be offering Microchip Services to all dogs that attend for $20 each. Micro-chipping your pet is a proven way to save his/her life should they become lost or separated from you. Please take advantage of this wonderful service. Hope to see you at Girard Park from 10am to 2pm.

26/10/2019

As we continue to move forward with what is fair, just, and humane!

25/10/2019

Right around the corner, Acadiana Animal Aid’s 21st Bark in the Park, which will be held on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 from 10am to 2pm at Girard Park in Lafayette. This is AAA's 21st consecutive year of hosting the event for our community and the wonderful families that love their canine members. Proceeds from this event help with the operational costs of AAA's no-kill shelter and will save the lives of many homeless animals in our community. Everyone is encouraged to bring both their four legged and two legged children for a day of fun activities for the entire family; including fun jumps, rides, awesome food, prizes, special pampering for the pups, a photo booth, micro-chipping, and doggy contests. The event will also include many free mini-courses on training techniques, ways to have fun with your pup, and improving your dog’s social abilities. Bark in the Park is attended by many vendors & rescue groups who distribute information, services, products and present dogs that are available for adoption. AAA is looking forward to having you and your family join them for a very fun-filled day! For further information on this event, please contact Heidi Paterson at 337-500-2495 or [email protected]

10/09/2019

Rest in Peace Officer Ripo. Thank you for serving our community.

Lafayette Police Department has announced the passing of one of their own.