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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!

12/23/2025

MITTENS is new today at The Adoption House
🐾 mixed breed female
🐾 5 months old, currently 25/pounds
🐾 her’coat of many colors’ is oh so soft to the touch

Not yet spayed, mittens is available for pre-adoption only until post surgery. Come visit her at The Adoption House

12/23/2025

NYLA- new today at the Adoption House
🐾 stocky little 1 year old mixed breed female
🐾 fully grown at 10 pounds (size of average housecat)
🐾 loves to snuggle and lapsit
🐾 tested NEGATIVE for heartworms

Nyla was surrendered to the shelter due to poor health of her owner. As such, Nyla has been cherished and well cared for so she already knows ‘companion animal protocol’, and will be a good side kick/pet.
Not yet spayed, she is available for pre-adoption only until post surgery. Come meet this sweetie pie at The Adoption House.

12/23/2025

Looking for a pup who will always be by your side? NIMBUS may be the one for you!

-9 year old/11 pound fluffernutter male
-dog friendly but not a fan of cats
-pep in his step; energetic for his age
-loves to be held & to be with his person
-silky soft coat, makes snuggling special
-excellent copilot, quick to snag the ‘shotgun’ seat

He can be seen daily (closed Mondays) at The Dog Adoption House.
If you are interested in adopting any of our fabulous pups and currently own a dog bringing your vet records with you will expedite your application process

12/23/2025

Update:
We were fortunate to be able to schedule a vet appointment right after lunch today to have Tucker’s medical updated as he enters our adoption program and starts his next chapter as a cherished FOTA pup. Sooooo he will only be at The Adoption House for an hour or so at opening, then off to spend the Christmas break with his foster family, returning to The Adoption House when we reopen after Christmas. . Call and check if you are trying to make his acquaintance.
TUCKER, all tuckered out from helping his foster wrap Christmas gifts.
Tucker will be at The Adoption House tomorrow, then back for the weekend when we return after Christmas.
🐾scruffy male, fully grown at 18 pounds
🐾kennel and leash trained
🐾’Sits’ on command
🐾very friendly little dude

And that’s about all we know about the TMan as last night was his first night in a foster home with us. He is not yet neutered, so is available for pre- adoption only until post surgery. Come visit!
If you are interested in adopting any of our fun pups and currently on the dog bringing your vet records with you will expedite your application process

12/23/2025

KING is a staff favorite! His sweet demeanor & adorable wonky ears make him easy to love. He has been a very good boy in his foster homes, & he's so deserving of a wonderful forever home this Christmas. He spent much of his life in a shelter with covered outdoor living conditions. Several months ago, FOTA was able to pull him into our rescue program. Since then he has spent time in several great foster homes. (Many of our fosters only foster occasionally for a weekend or a few days at a time. So he has been exposed to many different environments while with us.) It was so heartwarming how quickly he took to being in loving homes and how much he wanted to be loved and to belong. We learned a lot about him through his time in foster homes. King is great with other dogs, and is Camp Bow Wow approved for group play. However, in a home he is best as the only dog as he doesn't want to share attention with another dog. He also is not a fan of cats. He is housetrained & loves his kennel! He loves to snuggle with his people and enjoys playing as well as chilling! King is 2 yr. & 58 lb. He will be a wonderful companion for a lucky adopter! Please come by and meet this sweet boy at The Dog Adoption House. Apply to adopt in person. Bring your vet records to help expedite the process
Can't adopt but really want to help get King home for the holidays? SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! Let's put him all over FB until his forever person/people see him!

12/21/2025

THANK YOU to our fosters this week who made time during the hustle & bustle leading up to Christmas to take in a dog in need. They exhibit the true spirit of the holidays by helping those less fortunate. We appreciate you! Ann C., Michelle & Connely W., Kym W. & Ron H., Brandon D. & Bekka N., Doug & Tracy S., Victoria C., Kate & Leonard R., Amber B. & Alvin H., Rachel D. & Gabby S., Amy C., Don Z. & Vanessa B., Emily & Bart H., John & Barbara N., Kelly K., Monica B., Paula S., Steven C., & Gabriella M.

Pic. - This is KING. He is a staff favorite! His sweet demeanor & adorable wonky ears make him easy to love. He has been a very good boy in his foster homes, & he's so deserving of a wonderful forever home this Christmas. He spent much of his life in a shelter with covered outdoor living conditions. Several months ago, FOTA was able to pull him into our rescue program. Since then he has spent time in several great foster homes. (Many of our fosters only foster occasionally for a weekend or a few days at a time. So he has been exposed to many different environments while with us.) It was so heartwarming how quickly he took to being in loving homes and how much he wanted to be loved and to belong. We learned a lot about him through his time in foster homes. King is great with other dogs, and is Camp Bow Wow approved for group play. However, in a home he is best as the only dog as he doesn't want to share attention with another dog. He also is not a fan of cats. He is housetrained & loves his kennel! He loves to snuggle with his people and enjoys playing as well as chilling! King is 2 yr. & 58 lb. He will be a wonderful companion for a lucky adopter! Please come by and meet this sweet boy at The Dog Adoption House. Apply to adopt in person.
Can't adopt but really want to help get King home for the holidays? SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! Let's put him all over FB until his forever person/people see him!

12/20/2025

BUTTERFLY visited Santa Paws today and looked adorable in her Christmas skirt- she loves dressing up! She can be silly, serious, joyful, she’s also the sweetest snuggle bug who will curl up with you and make you feel like the most important person in the world. She’s been waiting a stretch for her forever home- we are hoping her Christmas wish comes true.
🦋 3 years old, 40 lb mixed breed
🦋 Spayed female
🦋 House, kennel & leash trained
🦋 Kid friendly
⭐️ Fetch fanatic
Want this beautiful butterfly to land in your life? Come meet her at the Adoption House and apply to adopt in person!
If you currently own a dog and are interested in one of ours, bringing your vet records with you will expedite your application process.

12/20/2025

KING visited Santa Paws today and asked for only one thing for Christmas- a forever home and family. He will be an incredible, loving companion for a lucky adopter. King is:
-2 yr., 58 lb.
-approved for group play at Camp Bow Wow
-NO cats
-Kennels easily, and is housetrained
-neutered/microchipped/vaccinated and tested NEGATIVE for heartworms
Apply in person to adopt.
If you are interested in adopting one of our cool pups and you currently own a dog, bringing your vet records with you will expedite your application process.

12/20/2025

Meet CHOPSTICk- Santa Paws' littlest elf. Chopstick sure would love being in his forever home on Christmas morning.
This long-bodied, wee little fella has a BIG heart.♥️ Chopstick is all about people and will happily soak up every ounce of love and attention you’ve got to give. He’s incredibly affectionate and thrives just being near his humans- he loves to perch on someone's lap and watch the goings on around him
🥢 7 years old, 7 lbs
🥢 Neutered Male
🥢 House trained
🥢 Dog friendly
Ready for a loyal sidekick with lots of love? Come meet Chopstick at The Adoption House where he can be seen daily (closed Mondays)
If you are interested in adopting one of our pups and you currently own a dog, bringing your vet records will hasten your application process.

12/20/2025

Meet COCO, one of Santa Paws most recent helpers. She’s the perfect size and has a personality to match — friendly, loving, and so easy to be around. Coco gets along with everyone she meets: dogs, kids, cats, you name it, and fits right in wherever she goes. She enjoys playing with toys and spending time with her dog friends, but she’s just as happy curling up on the couch with her people. Around the house, she’s calm, well-mannered, and easygoing — the kind of companion who’ll brighten your days and keep you laughing with her playful spirit. 💛
☀️ 5 years old, 24 lbs
☀️ Spayed female
☀️ Heartworm negative
☀️ House trained
☀️ Dog, cat & kid friendly
☀️ Approved for group play at Camp Bow Wow
☀️ Knows Sit & Come
Her foster family says she’s perfect (and so did Santa Paws) and we couldn’t agree more. Come meet her at the Adoption House and see for yourself!
If you are interested in adopting one of our cool pups and you currently own a dog, bringing your vet records with you will expedite your application process.

12/20/2025

ADOPTED!!

My name is POPPET and I can’t wait to add a little extra pizazz to your life!! I am a very goofy and wiggly girl. My tail isn’t terribly long (boxer mix?) so I make up for it with full body and bo**ie wiggles!! I do have a silly side, but I also know an extensive list of commands including “Sit”, “Down”, “Heel”, “Go get your toy”, and many more!! I’m a smart cookie. I love to bounce, run, and play, so I would benefit from being in an active home that lets me get my zoomies out! I’m a very good girl and I can’t wait to shower you in endless love and licks!! Oh and prepare to have a full camera roll, because this smushy face is always ready to pose for a picture!!
🌼 1.5 yr, 55lb spayed female
🌼 Heartworm negative
🌼 Dog and kid friendly
🌼 Knows basic commands
POPPET will be at The Adoption House this weekend, and would sure look cute in a Santa hat with your family on Christmas morning. Just sayin'.....
🌼 House and kennel trained
⭐️ Pop star in the making

12/19/2025

Chopstick clearly made the nice list as the best-behaved elf at Santa Paws! ❤️🎄
His tail never stopped wagging as he soaked up Santa’s lap and all he asked for was a home of his very own. 🎁

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8476 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA
70808

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Wednesday	11:30am - 5pm
Thursday	11:30am - 5pm
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http://WWW.FOTABR.ORG/

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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)

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