Outside Resources for Pet Owners

The following outside resources are available for pet owners:

• American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
• American Veterinary Medical Association
• Animal Protection and Welfare Society (APAWS): An animal rescue group based in Baton Rouge
• Avid: A manufacturer of microchips for pets; excellent information on microchipping pets
• Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS): A large listing of pets needing to find a home
• Cat Haven: A no-kill organization that assists Animal Control and the general public in rehoming cats and kittens through its adoption and shelter services.
• Humane Society of the United States
• Louisiana Animal Control Association
• National Animal Control Association
• National Animal Poison Control Center: Provided by ASPCA
• Pet Finder: A nationwide link for adoptable animals at both public and private shelters. This is a link to the Baton Rouge part of Petfinder.
• Spay Baton Rouge