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  • About Us 

    March 17, 2007, 16:32

    After several years in animal rescue, the Acadiana Humane Society was officially formed and incorporated in 2000. We are a private, no-kill, non-profit…

  • Adoptions 

    October 21, 2008, 13:57

    Adoption Fees: Cats & Kittens         Purebred Cats:       0 Dogs & Puppies:     0 Purebred Dogs:      0 Spayed…

  • How You Can Help 

    March 13, 2009, 18:47

    We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. We all are volunteers. Our foster homes are our own homes that we open to homeless dogs and cats, puppies and kittens,…

    • Marc Gunn Benefit Concert 

      October 1, 2010, 10:05

      Marc Gunn, Celtic American and Folk Musician and Podcaster, will be in concert presented by Folks of Acadiana to benefit non-profit no-kill animal rescue…

    • Hurricane Shelter 

      December 28, 2008, 10:54

      Slowly, but surely, the hurricane proof cat shelter is taking shape.  As luck would have it, the Acadiana area experienced two hurricanes within two…

  • Pet Portraits 

    July 7, 2010, 18:20

    AHS is thrilled to present M. Paige Portraits, where you can get an affordable, beautiful graphite portrait of your pet or pets! Ms. Paige has this to say:…

  • Site Map 

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Blog Posts

  • Category: Ramblings  (10)

    anything and everything about cats, cat rescue, opinions, etc

    • Support Acadiana Humane Society through GoodSearch.com! by: Sue Rabeaux

      March 28, 2012, 21:09

      You can help Acadiana Humane Society raise money with your clicks on GoodSearch! Just choose Acadiana Humane Society of Sunset, Louisiana as your charity of…

    • Happy Mardi Gras! by: Sue Rabeaux

      February 28, 2011, 00:19

      2011 Krewe des Chiens Dog Parade By: Acadiana Humane Society Acadiana Humane Society volunteers and foster dogs had a great time on Saturday,…

    • Update by: Sue Rabeaux

      March 4, 2010, 23:07

      Just a quick update to let everyone know that due to emergencies and other urgent matters this week, our volunteers are behind on checking the main email…

    • Support AHS with 8 State Hurricane Kate by: Lynn K.

      June 29, 2009, 10:11

      httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC3mTXSc0_8 Please visit 8 State Hurricane Kate to learn more about this book. AHS has partnered with book author Jenny…

    • Economy Affects Animal Rescue: We Need Your Help Please! by: Sue Rabeaux

      June 5, 2009, 14:09

      Adoptions and donations to Acadiana Humane Society have been down for the past few months, getting gradually worse. This month, Acadiana Humane Society does…

    • Battlestar Galactica Beauty Is A Cat Lover Too! by: Lynn K.

      July 26, 2008, 10:02

      Poster's Note: I'm a huge fan of the remade TV series "Battlestar Galactica", and I was sooo delighted to find this PETA ad featuring the beautifal Tricia…

    • Hurricane Safe Cat Shelter Progress by: Sue Rabeaux

      March 15, 2008, 18:47

      Construction of our hurricane safe cat shelter is moving along nicely. Thanks to a generous donor, the foundation and the steel building kit are completely…

    • Roicy Adoptable 7/18/2007 by: Sue Rabeaux

      July 18, 2007, 19:17

            Roicy Adoptables Please check out the newest video of the adoptable animals at Roicy Duhon Animal Control in Lafayette, LA. You can…

    • Forgotten Children by: Sue Rabeaux

      July 16, 2007, 01:03

      Forgotten Children (click here for video) This is a photo slide show of the cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies on adoption row at the Roicy Duhon Animal…

    • Happy Fourth Of July! by: admin

      July 4, 2007, 16:35

      To all of our friends & supporters

  • Category: Happy Tails  (1)

    sharings from people who have adopted from us

    • Happy Tails - Jake & Danny by: Lynn K.

      June 28, 2008, 18:34

      Jake (pictured above with his new daddy)  was one of the 5 "Applebee's" kittens that AHS / Cat Ranch took into foster care in April 2008.  Jake was…

  • Category: Featured Pet  (9)

    this category used for more in-depth info on any adoptable animal

    • Rabbits for Adoption! by: Sue Rabeaux

      February 22, 2012, 21:10

      February is Rabbit Adoption Month! We have nine adoptable rabbits left!  We have three Mini Rex rabbits at the Lafayette Petco! We also have 2 Californians, a…

    • 4th of July Birthdays by: Sue Rabeaux

      July 3, 2010, 20:33

      Four foster kittens will have their first birthday on Sunday, July 4th. All four have been available for adoption through Acadiana Humane Society since they…

    • Be A Saint: Adopt This Dog! by: Sue Rabeaux

      February 11, 2010, 14:29

      Oscar has been with Acadiana Humane Society since May 2009. He has seen many dogs come into the animal rescue system, and leave when adopted. Oscar really…

    • Please Vote For Mandy in Spay Day Photo Contest by: Sue Rabeaux

      February 18, 2009, 20:41

      Hi! I'm Mandy. The person who takes care of me, Sue, has entered me in The Humane Society of the United States' and Humane Society International's Spay Day…

    • BFF Cats Want To Be Adopted Together by: Lynn K.

      January 24, 2009, 09:42

      Meet Bacardi and JB - they consider each other their Best Friend Forever. They play together, groom each other, hang out together and sleep together.…

    • Adopt This LoveBug With A Fluffy Tail! by: Lynn K.

      October 15, 2008, 07:49

      If you're looking for a furry friend that's a 100% totally affectionate cuddler, talkative, playfully goofy lovebug with a huge fluffy tail, can I…

    • Two for One Adoption Fee by: Lynn K.

      January 1, 2008, 19:37

        Bacardi (top) and JB (bottom) were rescued from a hoarder situation in Baton Rouge last February.  It took them a while to get used to human contact,…

    • Bacardi & J.B. by: Lynn K.

      July 25, 2007, 19:48

      Bacardi (left) and J.B (right) were taken in as AHS fosters from a crowded hoarder house in Baton Rouge earlier this year.  Bacardi is a peach-and-gr…

    • Snowbelle by: Lynn K.

      July 4, 2007, 17:29

      Hi, my name is Snowbelle.  As you can see by my photo above, I'm a solid white young female cat with emerald green eyes.  I think I am about 1 or 1.5…

  • Category: Thank You!  (9)

    This category is to recognize donations made to AHS.

  • Category: Events  (80)
  • Category: Sharings  (11)

    for poems, cute quotations, other writings, etc

    • Free Rabies Clinic for Cats and Dogs! by: Sue Rabeaux

      September 2, 2010, 20:43

      Wild Cat SpayNation for Dogs and Cats is holding a FREE Rabies Clinic for cats and dogs from 1-6 p.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2010. It will be held at the…

    • New Low Cost Spay/Neuter Center Opens! by: Sue Rabeaux

      April 14, 2010, 18:49

      SpayNation for Dogs & Cats opened on April 12, 2010! Located in Lafayette, SpayNation for Dogs & Cats is a spay/neuter center committed to ending…

    • A Dog's Prayer by: Lynn K.

      March 8, 2009, 09:43

      A Dog's Prayer by Beth Norman Harris  Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world  is more grateful for kindness than the loving…

    • A Cat's Prayer by: Lynn K.

      March 7, 2009, 23:31

      My dear friend and companion; to thee I pray: Although I am too proud to beg and may appear to be a very independent creature, I ask for your loving care…

    • Rescuer's Creed by: Lynn K.

      March 7, 2009, 18:18

      I shall be a believer of all that is good in man and of all that is deserving in animals. I shall plead for their lives, campaign for their safety and…

    • Goodbye, Precious Oreo by: Lynn K.

      March 6, 2009, 22:09

      With heavy hearts and tears in our eyes, today we said goodbye to Oreo, a sweetheart bundle of black and white fur who graced our lives from August 2008…

    • Kitt-e-Harmony: Finding Your Feline Soulmate by: Lynn K.

      February 10, 2009, 23:30

      Kitt-e-Harmony: Finding Your Feline Soul Mate Originally published on February 10, 2009 by CatAge.com Adopting the right cat calls for careful considerat…

    • Battlestar Galactica Beauty Is A Cat Lover Too! by: Lynn K.

      July 26, 2008, 10:02

      Poster's Note: I'm a huge fan of the remade TV series "Battlestar Galactica", and I was sooo delighted to find this PETA ad featuring the beautifal Tricia…

    • Innocence by: Lynn K.

      August 12, 2007, 20:05

      Innocence is a litter of puppies Boxed and left beside the trash can Their very existence treated as disposable Their confused and scared whimpers go…

    • The People Thief by: Lynn K.

      July 24, 2007, 19:27

       I just had to share this humorous essay I received the other day from the family that adopted one of our fosters, Sherlock, renamed Oliver.  The essay was…

    • Tender Heart Rescue by: Lynn K.

      July 13, 2007, 18:01

      The following was passed around in emails today...its being posted here to share with our Internet visitors.  Original author is unknown. ******************…

  • Category: Fundraiser  (30)
    • World Spay Day 2012 by: Sue Rabeaux

      February 8, 2012, 20:09

      World Spay Day is an annual campaign that shines a spotlight on spay/neuter. Spaying & neutering pets is a proven way to save the lives of companion…

    • October Events by: Sue Rabeaux

      September 25, 2011, 22:41

      Acadiana Humane Society has a variety of fun events scheduled for the month of October. Please check them out and stop by to meet our adoptable pets and…

    • Must Raise Money ASAP for Spay Nation and Other Vet Bills! by: Sue Rabeaux

      August 5, 2011, 14:34

      Acadiana Humane Society must pay down our ever growing bills at Spay Nation and our other vets if we are to be able to continue taking in rescue animals!…

    • Kittens Galore and Dog with Skin Issues by: Sue Rabeaux

      July 2, 2011, 22:52

      We need your help! Acadiana Humane Society has taken in many kittens and cats this kitten season, and have quite a long waiting list for more cats and kittens…

    • ChipIn & Urgent Needs! by: Sue Rabeaux

      May 25, 2011, 11:32

      We are in urgent need of money to pay vet bills and purchase pet food and supplies. We are also currently over run with new intakes of kittens, puppies, and…

    • ChipIn for Vet Bills by: Sue Rabeaux

      April 20, 2011, 11:53

      Acadiana Humane Society is a no-kill 501c3 non-profit animal rescue in Louisiana. We hold adoption events on Saturdays at the Lafayette Petco on Louisiana…

    • Poker for Charity by: Sue Rabeaux

      April 20, 2011, 11:03

      Acadiana Kings, a new TV show on KLWB TV on Thursday nights at 10:00PM. High stakes Texas Hold em poker for charity. Mike Brady is playing this month for…

    • Win a FREE Petco Dog Training Class! by: Sue Rabeaux

      February 19, 2011, 11:00

      ACADIANA HUMANE SOCIETY RAFFLE TO PAY VET BILLS ON RESCUE PETS Raffle Fundraiser this weekend only! The Lafayette Petco has graciously donated a FREE Dog…

    • February Events by: Sue Rabeaux

      February 11, 2011, 09:59

      ADOPT-A-RABBIT MONTH! February is Adopt-A-Rescued Rabbit Month! Acadiana Humane Society has several retired Easter Rabbits available for adoption. You can…

    • Prizes Galore Raffle Fundraiser by: Sue Rabeaux

      November 2, 2010, 10:39

      We are currently collecting donations of gift certificates or merchandise for Acadiana Humane Society's Annual Prizes Galore Raffle Fundraiser!... Raffle…

    • The Pumpkin Patch, Bark in the Park, & Howl-O-Ween by: Sue Rabeaux

      October 21, 2010, 21:55

      Saturday, October 23rd: The Pumpkin Patch at Covenant United Methodist Church at 300 E. Martial Ave. in Lafayette. Sunday, October 24th: Bark in the Park at…

    • Marc Gunn Benefit Concert by: Sue Rabeaux

      October 1, 2010, 10:16

      Wouldn't it be amazing if there was a musician who not only supported No Kill Animal Shelters, but wrote songs about it? In fact, there is. His name is…

    • Cane's 2010 Acadiana Giveback Giveaway by: Sue Rabeaux

      September 14, 2010, 14:31

      Today begins Cane's 2010 Acadiana Giveback Giveaway: A 2 week promotion where customers can go into any Raising Cane’s in the Acadiana area (all 3 Lafayette…

    • Great Harvest Dog Bone Fundraiser! by: Sue Rabeaux

      August 7, 2010, 10:48

      We are thrilled to announce that for the months of July and August, the Great Harvest Bread Company of Acadiana will donate 25% of the sales of their doggy-lico…

    • Pet Portrait Drawing! by: Sue Rabeaux

      July 12, 2010, 17:24

      M. Paige Portraits has donated a custom 12" x 18" COLOR portrait of the head and shoulders of your pet. Valued at 0.00!!! She is holding a drawing for this…

    • Annual Yard Sale & Bake Sale Fundraiser by: Sue Rabeaux

      June 4, 2010, 10:43

      The ANNUAL ACADIANA HUMANE SOCIETY YARD SALE and BAKE SALE is scheduled for Saturday, June 12th from 6AM to 2PM in the front yard at 4919 W. Congress in…

    • Tupperware eParty to Raise Money for Rescue Animals by: Sue Rabeaux

      April 22, 2010, 22:16

      You are cordially invited to our Tupperware Online Party! We are hosting this Online Party to raise money for the Acadiana Humane Society & Cat Ranch to…

    • Spring A Pet Fundraiser at Petco by: Sue Rabeaux

      March 17, 2010, 18:47

      Spring A Pet:  March 6 - April 4, 2010 at all Petco locations. The Lafayette Petco located at 3215 Louisiana Avenue is currently participating the Spring A…

    • Vote for Victor Please! by: Sue Rabeaux

      February 25, 2010, 18:50

      "Victor" Please vote for Victor, an Acadiana Humane Society recently adopted rescue cat, in the Spay Day 2010 Pet Photo Contest. This…

    • Holiday Extravaganza & Raffle Drawing on Dec 19th! by: Sue Rabeaux

      December 14, 2009, 00:01

      Join us at Petco on Saturday, December 19th from 12Noon to 4:30PM for our Holiday Extravaganza! Petco is located at 3215 Louisiana Avenue, Lafayette,…

    • Vote For Acadiana Humane Society, Inc. by: Sue Rabeaux

      November 27, 2009, 19:52

      Please vote for Acadiana Humane Society, Inc.  Chase Community Giving is donating ,000,000.00 to charities around the USA. Facebook users are voting…

    • Howl-O-Ween Celebration! by: Sue Rabeaux

      October 26, 2009, 15:42

      WHEN: Saturday, October 31st from 12Noon until 4PM. WHERE: Lafayette Petco on Louisiana Ave. WHAT: Lots of fun! • Please come and meet some of our…

    • Upcoming Events by: Sue Rabeaux

      October 8, 2009, 20:34

      Petco Adoption Events Saturday, October 10th & 17th from 12Noon until 4PM. Saturday, November 21st & 28th from 12Noon until 4PM. Saturday,…

    • AHS Events on Sept 26th & 27th by: Sue Rabeaux

      September 25, 2009, 23:31

      Several Acadiana Humane Society events are scheduled for Saturday, September 26th! ADOPTION EVENTS: PETCO ADOPTIONS: When: Saturday the 26th from…

    • Acadiana Humane Society Rummage Sale at Lafayette JockeyLot! by: Sue Rabeaux

      September 18, 2009, 00:09

      When: Saturday, September 19th from 8AM to 5PM. Sunday, Sept. the 20th from 8AM to 5PM. Where: Lafayette Jockey Lot Flea Market Lot Numbers 316, 318,…

    • AHS RUMMAGE SALE! by: Lynn K.

      September 7, 2009, 21:12

      ACADIANA HUMANE SOCIETY ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE! When: Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, Sept. the 13th from 8AM to 5PM. Where: Lafayette Jockey…

    • Acadiana Humane Society Raffle Prize List! by: Sue Rabeaux

      August 18, 2009, 10:33

      Our Annual Prizes Galore Fundraiser is now underway. Thanks to the generosity of many wonderful people, we have a very nice list of prizes so far! We are…

    • Raffle Donations Needed by: Sue Rabeaux

      July 20, 2009, 12:51

      It is that time of year again. We are now selling raffle tickets for our Annual Acadiana Humane Society Raffle Fundraiser. We are still seeking donations of…

    • Category: Urgent Needs  (6)
      • April News & Events by: Sue Rabeaux

        April 12, 2012, 14:20

        Acadiana Humane Society pet adoptions have been slow, and donations have been down. Due to this, we have been unable to pay off our 2011 vet bills. Meanwhile,…

      • Must Raise Money ASAP for Spay Nation and Other Vet Bills! by: Sue Rabeaux

        August 5, 2011, 14:34

        Acadiana Humane Society must pay down our ever growing bills at Spay Nation and our other vets if we are to be able to continue taking in rescue animals!…

      • Kittens Galore and Dog with Skin Issues by: Sue Rabeaux

        July 2, 2011, 22:52

        We need your help! Acadiana Humane Society has taken in many kittens and cats this kitten season, and have quite a long waiting list for more cats and kittens…

      • ChipIn & Urgent Needs! by: Sue Rabeaux

        May 25, 2011, 11:32

        We are in urgent need of money to pay vet bills and purchase pet food and supplies. We are also currently over run with new intakes of kittens, puppies, and…

      • ChipIn for Vet Bills by: Sue Rabeaux

        April 20, 2011, 11:53

        Acadiana Humane Society is a no-kill 501c3 non-profit animal rescue in Louisiana. We hold adoption events on Saturdays at the Lafayette Petco on Louisiana…

      • Cold Weather Coming! by: Sue Rabeaux

        January 3, 2010, 06:20

        According to TV10 weather reports, we are expecting a very cold week, and below freezing weather at night! Night time lows later this week in the 20's…

  • Category: You Can Help!  (6)
    • December Wishlist & Events by: Sue Rabeaux

      December 1, 2011, 19:49

      Acadiana Humane Society needs your help! We are an all volunteer no-kill non-profit animal rescue. Most of our rescue animals are housed in foster homes.…

    • Our Current Needs & Events by: Sue Rabeaux

      November 15, 2011, 20:47

      Acadiana Humane Society needs your help in several ways. Please read and help where you can, and share with others to help multiply the assistance to help our…

    • Acadiana Humane Society Needs Your Help on June 27th! by: Sue Rabeaux

      June 20, 2011, 21:55

      ACADIANA HUMANE SOCIETY is One of 500 Finalists for Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good Program! Acadiana Humane Society is proud to announce we’ve been…

    • Cat Food and Donations For Vet Bills Needed! by: Sue Rabeaux

      January 2, 2011, 23:53

      Acadiana Humane Society has numerous cats and older kittens available for adoption! You can meet some of the kittens and cats in our cat adoption center at the…

    • Holiday Wishes by: Sue Rabeaux

      December 13, 2010, 15:37

      The rescue animals of Acadiana Humane Society met with Santa Paws recently at Petco and asked him for a few things for the holidays. First on their list of…

    • Provide Free Thundershirts to Rescue Dogs! by: Sue Rabeaux

      December 9, 2010, 22:25

      For the rest of December, for every Thundershirt order placed at www.thundershirt.com that uses the code "Shelter", they will donate one Thundershirt to a…


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