Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge

Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge FOTA is a 501(c)3 non-profit foster-based rescue that began in January 2010. We were established for the purpose of rescuing dogs from shelters. www.fotabr.org

We are not an open intake shelter. Since starting in 2010, FOTA has found forever homes for more than 7,000 animals from local shelters and our FASS re-home program. FOTA Alternative to Shelter Surrender (FASS) is a program where an owner or finder can foster a dog with the intent to have the dog re-homed. Located on our website (www.fotabr.org) FOSTER tab are instructions for applying to the FASS program. Visit our website and learn how you can become a member, donate, or volunteer!

Dutchess got adopted!!!! We are so happy for this girl. Thank you for adopting an older dog. Sweetest girl ever.
09/09/2025

Dutchess got adopted!!!! We are so happy for this girl. Thank you for adopting an older dog. Sweetest girl ever.

⏳ Last chance to make your gift count toward our $10,000 goal! Every heart you help save is one that will love back fore...
09/09/2025

⏳ Last chance to make your gift count toward our $10,000 goal! Every heart you help save is one that will love back forever. 💗
🐾 Donate now: https://fotabr.org/donate

Pepsi has hit the jackpot. Fun times ahead for this little boy!!!
09/08/2025

Pepsi has hit the jackpot. Fun times ahead for this little boy!!!

We have the best young volunteers. These 2 girls collected $156 from their lemonade stand for our babies. Harold gave th...
09/07/2025

We have the best young volunteers. These 2 girls collected $156 from their lemonade stand for our babies. Harold gave them each a kiss to thank them.

THANK YOU to all of our fosters this week!!! You are vital part of our mission to rescue & rehome as many dogs & puppie...
09/06/2025

THANK YOU to all of our fosters this week!!! You are vital part of our mission to rescue & rehome as many dogs & puppies in need as possible! We appreciate you - Kellie & Edward J., Kym W., Michelle & Connely W., Monica B., Ann C., Brandon D., Amber B., Audrey B. & Nils N., Don Z. & Vanessa B., Emily & Bart H., Hannah L., Irena Z., John & Barbara N., Katie & Chris S., Lindsey & Nate L., Kelly K., Melissa T. & Lisa J., Kerry C., Michelle K., Paula S., Rachel D., Sally H., Tiffany R., Sam G., Victoria C., Sandy B., Tracy & Doug S., Steven C., Jolee C., Susanna S., & Sotaria G.

Pics. - PRINCESS. We love to see pics. of FOTA dogs relaxing & enjoying themselves in their foster homes! Our fosters are loving bridges between homelessness & forever homes. You can apply to be part of our foster rooster online at www.fotabr.org/foster-1. If you are interested in adopting Princess, she's a great girl who is 11 mo., 45 lb., good with dogs, heartworm negative, & housetrained! Meet her at The Dog Adoption House daily (except Mondays). Apply to adopt in person.

Mason has the kid’s carpool down. Mason lives with three young boys and does fabulous. He just doesn’t show as well the ...
09/06/2025

Mason has the kid’s carpool down. Mason lives with three young boys and does fabulous. He just doesn’t show as well the Adoption House but if anybody’s interested, they can meet them outside the Adoption House.

BELLA QUINN- new to our pack!-female mixed breed-6 years old/only 15 pounds, a great size for any home-good with dogs an...
09/06/2025

BELLA QUINN- new to our pack!
-female mixed breed
-6 years old/only 15 pounds, a great size for any home
-good with dogs and cats
-housetrained and tested NEGATIVE for heartworms
Not yet spayed, she is available for preadoption only until post surgery. She can be seen daily (closed Mondays) at The Adoption House
If you are interested in adopting any of our pups and you currently own a dog, bringing your vet records with you will expedite your application process.

This black beauty is TUX- he's the color of a moonless midnight.He is a gorgeous glossy coated hound who just joined our...
09/06/2025

This black beauty is TUX- he's the color of a moonless midnight.
He is a gorgeous glossy coated hound who just joined our fota pack.
🐾 10 month old male
🐾 56 pounds currently, but likely to add a bit more weight before he is considered fully grown
🐾 tested NEGATIVE for heartworms
Tux is a shy boy, but now that he is out of the shelter he will relax and find his confidence. He can be seen daily (closed Mondays) at The Adoption House.
Not yet neutered he is available for pre-adoption only until postsurgery. If you are interested in any of our beautiful pups and you currently own a dog bringing your vet records with you will expedite your application process

Meet Dorian ✨Like a fine wine, Dorian only gets better with age (and a little makeover magic)! When he came to us, he wa...
09/06/2025

Meet Dorian ✨
Like a fine wine, Dorian only gets better with age (and a little makeover magic)! When he came to us, he was matted and in need of some serious TLC—but thanks to Pauline’s grooming skills, he’s looking like a brand new pup. Neutered, heartworm negative, and unpacking his 'barkpack' in a fota foster home..
Come meet this little meatball this weekend at The Adoption House.
🖼️ 10 years old, 15 lbs
🖼️ Neutered male
🖼️ Heartworm negative
We’ll share more about his personality soon, but one thing’s for sure—his future is looking picture perfect. 🖼
If you are interested in adopting any of our pups and you currently own a dog, bringing your vet records with you will expedite your application process.

⏳ Time is running out! We’re so close to our $10,000 goal — but we need your help to get there. Dogs like Fozzie Bear de...
09/04/2025

⏳ Time is running out!
We’re so close to our $10,000 goal — but we need your help to get there. Dogs like Fozzie Bear deserve a future that’s heartFULL, not heartworm positive.
Your gift today can make the difference between a life of suffering and a life of love.
🐶 Give now: https://fotabr.org/donate

Address

8476 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA
70808

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 5pm
Thursday 11:30am - 5pm
Friday 11:30am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

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+12252397368

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Our Story

Our mission is to rescue, re-home, or otherwise save as many dogs and puppies as possible from the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Since 2010, FOTA has found forever homes for more than 5500 animals from the EBR Parish shelter, other surrounding shelters and through the FASS program.

Founded by Paula Schoen, the Dog Adoption House was a dream of FOTA. We noticed such a difference in the dogs when removed from the shelter that we wanted to open a house where an animal can show its true personality. In June, 2013, our dream came true with a grant from the Pennington Family Foundation. The house is open daily with volunteers helping us socialize the dogs. We have between 25-30 dogs at the house daily, ranging in size from small to medium to large with each group having their own play yard. The dogs are exercised hourly and given lots of love and attention. We think of the house as a doggie daycare. The dogs come to play for the day and then go back to their foster families or back to the shelter after a fun day away.

DOG ADOPTION HOUSE (8476 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge) -Monday-Friday: 11:30-5:00pm -Saturday & Sunday: 11pm-3 pm OFF-SITES -Downtown Arts/Farmer's Market: First Saturday of the month ONLY!!! 8am-Noon (Downtown Baton Rouge @ 5th and Main St)

Friendly, informative, and helpful posts are encouraged. Posts that are deemed impolite, rude, or that do not support the mission of FOTA, will be deleted. We provide volunteers, resources, programs, and education in an attempt to increase the number of animals that are adopted and fostered each year. Visit our website and learn how you can become a member, donate, or volunteer! www.fotabr.org