Avoyelles Animal Welfare Society

Avoyelles Animal Welfare Society Small shelter, big impact. Hours of operation:
Every day of the week from 8:30 AM - 12 PM except on Wednesday. La. R. Stop by and pick one up at the shelter.

We are a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing abandoned, stray, & surrendered pets—matching them with loving forever homes while promoting education on animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.
*currently under renovations* We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping animals of Avoyelles Parish through abuse/neglect prevention, overpopulation, rescue and providing nurturing forever homes

for them to live out the remainder of their lives. We are closed to the public on Wednesdays due to vet trips. IT IS ILLEGAL TO DROP AN ANIMAL OFF (ANIMAL ABANDONMENT). We have security camera installed, and will press charges against anyone whom abandons an animal at our facility. S. 14:102(A)(d)

http://www.legis.state.la.us/lss/lss.asp?doc=78235

We are accepting applications for volunteers and/or members. Member fees are $25/ person and $35/ family. Only accepting dogs, puppies, cats and kittens at this time due to limited space. Sorry for the inconvenience. There is a fee of $25.00/animal to surrender an animal to our facility. All animals that are up for adoption are up to date on immunizations and are spayed/neutered. Come by today and fill out an application to make a new addition to your family! Adoption fees:
Spayed female dogs - $175 per animal
Neutered male dogs - $175 per animal


For more information on the animals, adoptions, surrendering animals, how you can help or other questions contact us via telephone, facebook or email. Visit us today!

07/02/2025

📣🎇Your dog’s 4th of July plans?
NOT fireworks. Not BBQ. Not freedom.
Just pure panic and trying to escape your backyard like it’s Alcatraz.

🔒 Lock the gate.
🚪 Shut the door.
🐶 Bring the pup inside and turn on Netflix.

Because nothing says “I love you” like not losing your dog to fireworks.

Here’s our Amazon wishlist! We will be updating it ideally every 2 to 3 weeks. We appreciate your continued support of o...
06/30/2025

Here’s our Amazon wishlist! We will be updating it ideally every 2 to 3 weeks. We appreciate your continued support of our mission and operation!

Also - IF YOU HAVE AN ELECTRIC DRYER YOU’RE LOOKING TO GET RID OF, REACH OUT! Ours went out this morning.

🐾 Exciting News from AAWS! 🐾So many of you have asked, and we’re thrilled to finally announce — our online donation page...
06/27/2025

🐾 Exciting News from AAWS! 🐾

So many of you have asked, and we’re thrilled to finally announce — our online donation page is LIVE! 🎉

We’ve heard your requests and made it easier than ever to support the animals you love. Whether it's helping us stock up on food, cover medical care, or just keep tails wagging, every little bit makes a big difference. 💛

👉 You can now donate quickly and securely at: https://givebutter.com/whG5uQ

Your kindness keeps our shelter running and gives these amazing animals the second chance they deserve. Thank you for being part of our rescue family. Let’s keep saving lives — together. 🐶🐱

Every pawprint we save is made possible by people like you. Consider donating to help sustain our mission of caring for Avoyelles' Animals.

***Edited to add we found someone! It is much appreciated! While we have a plan in place, we are always welcome to backu...
06/23/2025

***Edited to add we found someone! It is much appreciated! While we have a plan in place, we are always welcome to backup volunteers in case of emergencies, or anyone who would be able to w**d eat the dog pens also (volunteers will be on site to relocate the pups temporarily).***

We are looking for someone to help with cutting the grass this week at the shelter. Bonus points if you have a w**d eater for our outdoor kennels! Please reach out to us via Facebook messenger if you could assist ASAP.

06/22/2025
Tonight we traveled to St. Landry Animal Shelter in Opelousas with seven dogs, two of which were for Atchafalaya River R...
06/16/2025

Tonight we traveled to St. Landry Animal Shelter in Opelousas with seven dogs, two of which were for Atchafalaya River Rescue to meet a transport heading for Detroit, Michigan where they will find loving homes. Don’t worry the pups will not be traveling in the small crate we just had to clean them up. They will have a very comfortable ride with people attending to their every need. Sam is the Lab . She has been with us almost a year. She will be a great companion for some lucky boy.

This is Reese. You may have seen him running the streets of Cottonport recently. His family moved away and were not able...
06/16/2025

This is Reese. You may have seen him running the streets of Cottonport recently. His family moved away and were not able to take him. A family member surrendered him because he was working away and could not care for him. This young gentleman called from Chenyville looking for a small companion dog and fell in love with Reese. This gentleman moved to Louisiana from South Africa. He loves our country and plans to become a citizen and make his home permanently in Louisiana. Well Reese you had a puppy angel looking out for you. Enjoy your new home.

April’s New Family in New Jersey. She has a big brother that she loves to play with.
06/14/2025

April’s New Family in New Jersey. She has a big brother that she loves to play with.

Shy would like you to meet his new family. Doesn’t he look amazing. He now resides in Michigan thanks to the Bissel Pet ...
06/12/2025

Shy would like you to meet his new family. Doesn’t he look amazing. He now resides in Michigan thanks to the Bissel Pet Foundation and you!

Remember little April who left on a transport to New Jersey last week? Well look at her now with her new best friend.
06/12/2025

Remember little April who left on a transport to New Jersey last week? Well look at her now with her new best friend.

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1170 Prison Road
Cottonport, LA
71327

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