2014 is turning out to be a busy year. We are so full that we have a waiting list for dogs, cats, and rabbits. So far in 2014 Acadiana Humane Society has taken in 39 animals (rabbits, dogs, cats, kittens, hamsters & a parakeet) and we have adopted out 38 pets so far this year. Our foster homes are all full to capacity, and our waiting list and vet emergencies keep growing. Our vet bills are constantly growing, even though we pay what we can on them each time we go to our vets. We are very grateful to our fosters, volunteers, supporters, and donors! Without everyone’s help, we could not do what we do. Many thanks to a special donor for paying off our Spay Nation vet bill directly! To those of you that would like to donate directly to our vets, I will list the vets we currently owe money to and you are welcome to call in a donation in any amount to them. Just be sure to tell them to apply the payment towards Acadiana Humane Society’s vet bill.
1. Azalea Lakes Veterinary Hospital: (225) 755-3838. This is where we’ve been bringing most of our emergency cases and unique health issues, as well as spays and neuters.
2. Pet Care Animal Hospital in Lafayette for routine care (vaccines, heartworm tests, heartworm prevention, and some illnesses). Their number is 337-988-1100.
3. Town & Country Vet Clinic in Lafayette has helped with several emergencies, as well as some routine care of rescues. They tried to help save Garth the Teacup Chihuahua when he had his heart attack, and his vet bills for his emergency care are still not completely paid off yet. Their number is 337-984-3889.
No matter which vet you call, please ask them to apply any credit card payments towards Acadiana Humane Society’s vet bills. You can also make an online donation via Paypal to info@acadianahumane.org or use the Paypal donation button on our website. Checks and money orders can also be mailed to us at Acadiana Humane Society, P.O. Drawer C; Sunset, LA 70584-0536. Thank you!
Another way you can help Acadiana Humane Society is by donating items to help our homeless rescue animals. Stein Mart in Lafayette is holding a donation drive April 21st through April 27th for Acadiana Humane Society called “Shopping for Paws.” Any pet items, towels, and blankets purchased in their store can be donated and you will receive a 20% discount coupon! The items will then be donated to Acadiana Humane Society. There will also be a big “Pet Palooza” on Saturday, April 26th from 10am to 4pm. You can check out and join the Facebook event page to find out more. Look for us on Saturday under the big white & purple Rally to Rescue tent with our adoptable pets and fundraiser items. We will have Rally to Rescue & Acadiana Humane Society t-shirts available for sale. Three Geeks Studio will also be on hand with their handcrafted jewelry to help raise money for the animals. Raising Cane’s #053 has generously agreed to donate their famous lemonade and ice tea for Saturday’s event at Stein Mart! So be sure to come on by to support our rescue through your shopping both inside and outside the store, and check out our adoptable pets, and enjoy some Raising Cane’s lemonade or ice tea!
