Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
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Animals in our fostering program are fed Science Diet.
About Us
The Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter is an all-volunteer (501)(c)(3) nonprofit organization and public charity. Our mission is to assist the shelter to reduce euthanisia rates by providing the following programs, including but not limited to: home fostering, behavioral training and socialization, offsite pet adoptions, adoption and follow-up counseling, and spay/neuter assistance.
Upcoming Events
Our September 6th at Jefferson Feed has been canceled. Our Next Adoption Day will be September 20th at Petco, 3520 Veterans (near Lowe's).
Pet Fest - Our 1st Annual Pet Fest will be held November 2, 2008, in Lafreniere Park. There will be animals for adoption, delicious food & drinks, vendor booths, games for both people and pets, a boutique, raffles, silent auction, a Space Walk for the kids and much more! Volunteer for Pet Fest! Visit the official Pet Fest Website for more information.
We currently have the following programs in place:
Monthly Pet Adoption Days - Animals from the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter are brought to offsite locations each month by our volunteers. Many people find a visit to the shelter too stressful, so offsite Pet Adoption Days provide potential adopters an alternative place to meet the shelter animals.
Volunteers help maintain the Cat Adoption Center, known as The Purr Pad at Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center,, which features felines from the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter. Since The Purr Pad was established at Jefferson Feed in May 2003, 506 felines have been adopted.
The Kitten/Cat Fostering Program - Volunteers are needed to foster orphan kittens younger than 6 weeks, mother cats with litters younger than 6 weeks, pregnant cats, and adult cats that may need more care than the shelter can offer. Volunteers take these animals into their home and provide the care and love they need. FJAS pays for food and veterinary expenses - volunteers are responsible for their care which includes socialization of the animal, vet visits, transportation to spay/neuter surgery, and bringing the animal to Pet Adoption Days. To date, 1361 felines have graduated from our Kitten Fostering Program to be placed in loving homes.
The Dog/Puppy Fostering Program - Volunteers are needed to foster shelter dogs/puppies that may need more care than the shelter can offer. FJAS pays for food and veterinary expenses - volunteers are responsible for their care which includes socialization of the animal, vet visits, transportation to spay/neuter surgery (if needed), and bringing the animal to Pet Adoption Days.
Shelter Dog Socialization - This program provides shelter dogs with socialization, exercise and training.
Other Opportunities - Opportunities pop up now and then that we may need a volunteer for, fundraisers (such as Pet Fest on November 2nd), mailings, spay/neuter efforts, etc.
P.O. Box 1079
Metairie, LA 70004-1079
Email: fjaskittens@yahoo.com