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Hand In Paw - Friends of Bossier City Animal Control

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Hand In Paw - Friends of Bossier City Animal Control

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Hand In Paw is a 501(c)(3) group of Volunteers who work with Bossier City Animal Services (BCAS) to promote the care and adoption of animals in the BCAC system.

𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐠𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬, 𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫. HIP has no overhead, as we are all volunteers and work out of the Bossier City shelter & our homes. All

advertising is also paid for by our volunteers, to ensure donations continue to go to the animals. We assist with adoptions at the shelter and off-site locations, such as PetSmart. 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠/𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐁𝐂𝐀𝐒 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞. Through these methods and with community help, we work closely with the BCAS staff and our rescue and transport partners to save all adoptable animals that enter the BCAS system, whether in the shelter or housed by fosters. We also conduct a low-cost Rabies Clinic bi-annually for the community and have participated in providing shelter and care for animals evacuated during hurricanes beginning with Katrina in 2005.

11/10/2024

11/05/2024

Ask your vet about a leptospirosis vaccine when you pick up your next heartworm pill.

🚨 Important Update: Leptospirosis Now a Core Vaccine for ALL Dogs
The 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines have been updated to classify the leptospirosis vaccine as CORE for all dogs starting at 12 weeks of age – regardless of lifestyle, location, or breed.
Why the change?
🌆 ALL dogs are at risk—urban, suburban, and rural.
⚠️ Potentially fatal, even with treatment.
🔄 Zoonotic—it can spread from pets to humans.
🏢 Dogs in daycare and kennels also face exposure risks.
You can find the full update in the Nov/Dec issue of JAAHA, or check out the full 2022 Canine Vaccination Guidelines here: aaha.org/canine-vaccinations

11/05/2024

If you don't have your own dog to talk to, borrow one of ours! Take a dog out for the day, foster, or adopt!

10/26/2024

Rabies/microchip clinic is underway today!! 3217 Old Shed Rd in Bossier til 330.

10/19/2024

ADOPTION FEES WAIVED ON MANY!

*****5 IMPORTANT NOTES!!*****
1.ALL DOGS/CATS ARE URGENT! BCAC is an open-intake shelter. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE if the pet shown has already been adopted, gone to rescue, or euthanized. We are volunteers updating as quickly as possible.
2. RESCUES: DO NOT WAIT IF YOU ARE A 501c3 RESCUE WANTING TO PULL! If you would like to tag and pull a pet, please message our page for pull details. You must be a reputable 501c3. If you do not hear from us in a timely manner, please contact the shelter at 318-741-8499.
3. ADOPTION: DO NOT WAIT if you are looking to adopt. It is BEST to go to the shelter in person. If you are DRIVING LONG DISTANCE to look at a specific animal? Call the shelter first before you start your journey.
4. BCAC cannot guarantee health, temperament, potty trained or whether or not they are good with other dogs/cats/children. In a shelter environment, dogs and cats are subject to having been exposed to upper respiratory infection or some other communicable disease.
5.. BUDDIES page has zero tolerance for any negativity, hate speech, harassment or any comments or language that are not aligned with the purpose of this page and the promotion of the animals of BCAC.
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PLEASE find it in your heart to adopt a pet in need. Remember, always spay/neuter to help reduce the exploding overpopulation problem and to help animal control facilities in this area reduce their euthanasia rates.
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For adoption highlights, adoption locations, shelter needs, events, and more:
visit our sister page: Hand In Paw - Friends of Bossier City Animal Control is a non-profit organization promoting the care and adoption of animals within the BCAC system.
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The animals on this page are posted by BUDDIES volunteers as a courtesy to help Bossier City Animal Control gain more exposure for the animals within their facility. These animals are urgent. Space is extremely limited AT ALL TIMES. We are volunteers doing the best we can, but we cannot do it alone! This is a community problem and requires a community to help solve it. We appreciate any that can help us network these BUDDIES in need.

LOCATION📍
Bossier City Animal Control
3217 Old Shed Road
Bossier City, Louisiana

ADOPTION HOURS⏰
Saturday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm,
Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Phone: 318.741.8499

10/18/2024

Did you know that kittens can get pregnant starting at 4 months old?? Spay and neuter your kitty before they become a statistic.

10/18/2024

🥳Thanks to Buddies, Hand In Paw, and YOU, Bossier City Animal Services has reached No Kill staus! We can't thank you enough for your support and continued networking of our adoptable pets! The hard work is just starting. We need to maintain volunteerism, fostering, adoption and donation rates to keep this status. You can help by making a donation via PayPal at [email protected], in person, or by sending supplies directly to the shelter. Thanks, Bossier! Let's keep up the great work!

STATISTICS! 📉📊
We have great news! Bossier City Animal Control reports that in August their live rate was 90.8% and in September they report a 94.1% live rate! Based upon the number of animals they take in, this is a "no kill" status. Only animals with significant medical or behavioral issues were let go. Between the staff and volunteers at BCAC, our group and Hand In Paw - Friends of Bossier City Animal Control... pushing and networking these animals, we've been able to achieve this status. We hope to continue this trend through rescue and adoptions. We greatly appreciate any that can jump in and help foster too. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of those who network our animals, adopt our animals, rescue groups that pull our animals, transports who sacrifice EVERYTHING to get many of our animals north, and to each and every citizen who is helping BCAC to help the animals of our community! Thank you! 🩵

10/18/2024

📣 The Fall Rabies Clinic does not have vendors. We have banned the scammer from the page. Any announcement like that will be made from the official account, not on a comment from an individual. Thanks! See you at the clinic!

10/17/2024

What a sweetheart! This girl is LAST CHANCE! Fosters save lives! If you want to foster this girl, let us know. All medical and food expenses are covered.

10/11/2024

Address

3217 Old Shed Road
Bossier City, LA
71111

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 3:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 3:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 3:30pm
Thursday	10am - 3:30pm
Friday	10am - 3:30pm
Saturday	10am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+13187418499

Website

https://handinpawfriendsofbossiercityanimalcontrol.org/

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🥳 ADOPTED!!! 🥳 Sassy is a beautiful pup who has grown up at the shelter. Please help us find a family for this sweetheart.

Anthony is a 2yr old Black Mouth Cur looking for a forever home, foster, or rescue. Submit your application today!

Our last chance dogs are getting a lot of love, but not a lot of shares. 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 help us find rescues for these sweet souls! Each last chance dog needs 10 shares or more to increase their chance of rescue. 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 share, even if you don't live in Bossier City. You never know when a rescue will see your post. Any of our dogs could become last chance pups at any time. Your shares save lives. Thank you so much!

Let's celebrate the marvelous mutts at Bossier City Animal Control! Come meet these adoptable pups today from 10:00 - 3:30. Donations accepted with love. Your generosity funds medical care, food, and supplies at the shelter.

Mischief is a baby with nine babies of her own. She's such a good mama. We are looking for a rescue to pull Mischief and her pups. Reach out to Bossier City Animal Services if you are able to foster this young family until a rescue steps forward. 💕

We are so excited for Giving Tuesday! How can you help? See below! 👇 Your gifts provide homes, medical care, and supplies for our local shelter pets!

How do dogs smell? Video Credit: TED-Ed

LAST CHANCE to foster, rescue, or adopt sweet Sheila!

"V" is a gorgeous kitty! She's been at the shelter for a long time. We don't understand why! She's a sweetheart. If you're looking for a beautiful blue-grey cat, this is your girl! #ᴀᴅᴏᴘᴛʟᴏᴠᴇ #kittylovers❤️ #ᴀᴅᴏᴘᴛᴀʙʟᴇ

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HAND IN PAW

In 2006, Steve and Phyllis Whatley recognized the needs of the homeless animals of Bossier Parish. They had been volunteers at Bossier City Animal Control for a few years and saw how the small shelter struggled to meet the needs of the animals received. This was their impetus in founding our organization, Bossier City Animal Control Volunteers – Hand in Paw. They created this nonprofit 501 (c) (3) to provide vet care for shelter animals. It is important to note that our legal name is: Hand In Paw-Friends of Bossier City Animal Control; all IRS, legal receipts, and anything else of a legal nature will have this name. Hand in Paw (HIP) has shifted its mission as necessary in the ever-changing world of animal rescue. However, one thing has been a constant, and that is providing vetting for animals in need. We have been very fortunate in our ability to work with local vets to provide emergency as well as routine care for animals. As funds allow, HIP has also helped pet owners with emergency vet needs on a case by case basis.

Besides vetting of shelter animals, HIP is dedicated to promoting spay and neuter policies. We donate to Bossier City’s spay/neuter fund, helping to spay shelter animals or provide the vouchers to adopters. We also pay for local vets to spay and neuter animals. We recently have coordinated some efforts in the Trap Neuter Release (TNR); this has resulted in training volunteers to be more knowledgeable in helping the public humanely trap animals lowering the number of unwanted feral and stray animals on the streets.

Another constant in our 12 years of existence has been the manning of the Saturday adoptions, at BCAC and PetSmart, as well as other offsite events. We host fundraisers at different local restaurants, participate in the Barkus and Meoux parade, Margaritaville pet events, as well as other venues. These volunteer events are responsible for the adoption of thousands of animals each year.

Twice a year we host a low cost rabies clinic with the help of Dr. Gia Morgan and Dr. Susan Bradley. These events vaccinate approximately 800 animals each year. This service helps owners to follow Louisiana laws and promotes the health of animals that might not receive this important vaccine otherwise.

HIP is a big promoter of fostering to save shelter animals. This helps with overcrowding in our small shelter. We currently have a wonderful group of cat fosters and are branching out into dog fostering. We believe that fostering is of great benefit to our shelter animals. Cats and dogs behave differently in the shelter environment than they do in a home environment. Fostering provides crucial information to help shelter staff and volunteers answer questions potential adopters have. We look forward to continuing to grow our foster community.

We are excited to begin growing our involvement in the rescue and transportation mission at BCAC. We are working on building a fleet of transporters and reputable rescues to save even more of our animals. Along with this we are working on creating another sanctuary for cats.

This page is dedicated to networking the animals. We post pictures of the available cats and dogs. HIP will also post photos of missing pets, important animal information and sometimes just fun animal loving things. This page has several admins and we strive to answer any and all questions about the animals or policies.

The only way our group can provide these services is through donations from the public. There are several ways to donate to us. You can always bring a donation to the shelter at 3217 Old Shed Rd, Bossier City, La 71111. We also have an Amazon wish list. If you want to donate directly to the vet, we generally use Viking Drive Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Thomas. These donations can be called into (318) 747-9150. We do use other vets and we will post information on the page if there is another vet that you can call donations to. Some things we always need, besides money, is dry cat food (our cats like the non-colorful formulas), wet cat food, dry and wet kitten food, clay litter, blankets, toys, ringworm treatments, flea treatments, dry and wet dog & puppy food, kitten and puppy formula, just to name a few items.