Dogs available for adoption in New Orleans
When looking at the makeup of American families today, it's rare to see a home where a pet isn't part of the family. According to the most recent data from the APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 67% of households, or around 85 million homes, own a pet. Of these households, dogs and cats top the list of most popular pets, with 63.4 million and 42.7 million households owning dogs and cats, respectively.
In exploring the history of animal shelters and rescue organizations in the country, nothing proves as problematic as the lack of a centralized reporting system to collect data on these organizations. Most of the shelter statistics that are available and accepted today are estimates based on several period surveys, including the aforementioned APPA National Pet Owners Survey along with the AVMA U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook. Without a nationally codified and streamlined process for collecting, organizing, and reporting on shelter data, there has been a grave lack of transparency around the country's shelters. That makes it difficult not only to pinpoint accurate statistics regarding sheltered animals in America but also to understand the true state of animal welfare in the country, which is the first step to improving that welfare.
If you've been considering bringing home a furry companion, be sure to keep reading. Stacker compiled a list of dogs available for adoption in New Orleans, Louisiana on Petfinder, ranging in age, breed composition, temperament, and needs. It's important to note that pet adoption is a huge responsibility and requires available savings for emergency and routine veterinary care, a day-to-day routine and game plan for coverage if the pup needs to be left at home during the day (i.e. hiring a dog walker), and time and attention devoted to training your newest family member. Be sure to do due diligence on breed research to see what kind of dog will be the best fit for your lifestyle.
Without further ado, here are adoptable dogs in your home city.
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Violet
Buddy
Gemma
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Lilou
- Age: Adult
- Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier, Vizsla (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Lil Man
- Age: Young
- Breed: Maltese, Poodle (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Marchella (In Foster)
Zulu
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog, Labrador Retriever (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Wally (Benefactor dog)
Darby (Benefactor Dog)
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Miniature Schnauzer, Yorkshire Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Zola
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Siberian Husky
- Read more on Petfinder
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Kevin
Chyna
Sebastian
Kamila
Lolly (Benefactor Dog)
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Daisy B
Persephone
Willow girl
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Black Labrador Retriever, Pit Bull Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Tilly
Mikey
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Terrier
- Read more on Petfinder
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Abbie
Teddy Bear
Mardi
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog, Labrador Retriever (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Pip
Bacchus
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog, Labrador Retriever (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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King Cake
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog, Labrador Retriever (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Tucks
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog, Labrador Retriever (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Alena
Tootsie
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Brie (In Foster)
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Beagle
- Read more on Petfinder
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Diamond
Buddy
Ice-Ice Baby
Fern
Charlie
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Border Collie, Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Frankie
Willow
Akasha (In Foster)
Presley
Bugle
- Age: Young
- Breed: Beagle
- Read more on Petfinder
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Beignet
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog, American Bully (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Gumbo
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog, American Bully (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Ferris
Turkey/Chico
Shorty (In Foster)
- Age: Young
- Breed: Wirehaired Terrier
- Read more on Petfinder
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Bowen
Liam
Chase (In Foster)
Navy
Leia
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Labrador Retriever
- Read more on Petfinder
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