Spay/Neuter Program Updates

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  Updates as of May 20, 2013  for low cost or free spay/neuter programs in the New Orleans area:  LA/SPCA’s Algiers Alleycat Program FREE Spay and neuter surgery for feral cats trapped in zip codes 70114 and 70131.  Make your … Continue reading

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Volunteer Day – June 1st

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Spaymart Volunteer Days are Back! Join us at the Sanctuary in Picayune on June 1st Spaymart Volunteer Days are for our supporters who have expressed an interest in visiting the Sanctuary in Mississippi and helping out directly with the cats. … Continue reading

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Cat Trap Depot – Feral Cat Conference – April 12th

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SpayMart is proud to combine efforts with the Petco Foundation and Tru-Catch Traps to bring the latest in Feral Cat education to you!   Please join Susan Rosenberg from the Petco Foundation and Doug Bidwell from Tru-Catch for a 1 day … Continue reading

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2013 An Evening Along the Bayou Gala and Auction

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SpayMart’s An Evening Along the Bayou Spring Gala and Auction was a wonderful success.  This year’s gala was held on April 6th at the beautiful home and gardens of Dr. Rollie Norris on Bayou St John in New Orleans (see … Continue reading

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Cat Trap Depot – Feral Cat Conference April 12th

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  SpayMart is proud to combine efforts with the Petco Foundation and Tru-Catch Traps to bring the latest in Feral Cat education to you!   Please join Susan Rosenberg from the Petco Foundation and Doug Bidwell from Tru-Catch for a 1 … Continue reading

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Gala Donations Needed

SpayMart’s 11th Annual Gala and Auction is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, April 6th.     More information and invitations will be going out in the next few weeks.   To prepare for the gala, we’re looking for auction items and/or food donations.   … Continue reading

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Neuter Scooter 2012

SpayMart is partnering with PETCO Foundation, Marian Rosenthal Foundation and the Louisiana SPCA to conduct its 13th annual Neuter Scooter Campaign, 2012. The campaign is an effort to raise public awareness regarding feral cats and humane practices to control their … Continue reading

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Great December & 2012 for Kitten Foster!

Spaymart Kitten Foster set an all- time record with over 52 homeless kittens placed in loving homes in the month of December alone. The total for the year is over 300.  These are numbers to be proud of and thanks to … Continue reading

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It’s Gonna Be a Great Year

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Thanks to you, our generous supporters, it’s gonna be a great year for homeless and abused animals.   Donate now to help us help create more success stories like Rita, Nyla and Amelia.     It’s gonna be a Great Year … Continue reading

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New Adoption Center

Just in time for the Holidays!    Visit Suri, Shula, Possum, TJ, Spanky, Dixon and Shelton at PETCO 5300 Tchoupitoulas in New Orleans.   For more information call the SpayMart Thrift and Gift at 504-454-8200.

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Orion

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Orion was rescued by the Spaymart Sanctuary when his was found by a woman in Picayune, MS, who felt helpless and inadequate to care for a 2 week old kitten.  No one ever saw his mom and wondered how this … Continue reading

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Mustang Sally

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It was just hours before Isaac, when the sanctuary got a call regarding a small, orange tabby kitten taking shelter on a woman’s porch in Gretna.  She explained that the kitten looked sick, with runny eyes and extremely thin.  She … Continue reading

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Gypsy

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This beauty somehow ended up at an area shelter with her 3 exquisite little sisters, at the tender age of 2 weeks.  Scheduled for euthanasia, because they were too young to eat on their own, the Spaymart sanctuary agreed to … Continue reading

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Houdini

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Houdini is an adorable, irresistible, little scoundrel. As his name implies, he is always looking for fun and he is quick to seize an opportunity. Considering his past, no one could blame him for trying to be an “escape artist.” … Continue reading

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Friendly

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Friendly is the epitome of the forgiving nature of animals.  Up until 2 months ago, his life (existence) consisted of no more than a small carrier.  This is where he spent his days and nights, peering through the door of … Continue reading

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Binky

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Binky’s owner was evicted shortly after Katrina.  Being homeless, the 13 cats he’d fed for over 2 years were picked up by animal control.  SpayMart was asked by a neighbor to rescue the cats as they were in deplorable health … Continue reading

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Hudson

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Born as part of a feral colony in mid city of New Orleans. Hudson’s feral mom was worried about where she could give birth to her upcoming family. After carefully considering several opportunities, she opted for an outside laundry room … Continue reading

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Tux

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Much of Tux’ s early life is a mystery.  We only know he was adopted through this organization as a small kitten and the only thing that saved his life, is a Spaymart microchip.  His previous owner failed to register … Continue reading

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Toby

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Toby is the quintessential, jolly, fat tabby that everyone thinks of when they hear the word “cat.” The only thing missing from the image is a permanent home. We don’t know much about his past, except that his owner couldn’t … Continue reading

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June Bug

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June Bug thought she had a home for life, but things don’t always work out as we planned.  She and her sister belonged to a woman who loved them very much, but her life took a downturn.  After losing her … Continue reading

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Tawny

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If only the world could look into this little guy’s heart, they would fall in love. Although he definitely needs to go on a diet, he adores playing and chasing after laser beams with amazing agility. He has very kind … Continue reading

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Yoda

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Well, I guess you could say I haven’t been lucky, in that a hurricane totally destroyed my life.  I, along with 11 others, lived with an elderly man.  We had a big back yard with lots of shaded trees and … Continue reading

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Lucky

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Lucky is a handsome 2 year old domestic short hair black cat. His life had a bleak beginning trying to survive on the streets, dodging cars and running from mean voices telling him he had to leave. He couldn’t understand … Continue reading

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Chevy

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Chevy belonged to a family as a small kitten and young adolescence. She lived in an apartment and wasn’t allowed outside. Her owners left for work early each morning but faithfully returned in the evening, and spent time playing with … Continue reading

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Precious

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DECLAWED Himalayan.   Gorgeous seal point kitty.   Affectionate older cat who make a great companion.  

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Fluffy

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This beautiful long-haired cat didn’t deserve her last life.  She belonged to a hoarder in New Orleans, whose idea of love and protection was to force her to live in a small carrier with five other cats in carriers piled … Continue reading

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Bell

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Just as her name implies, this adorable, petite female is the true definition of a “Southern Bell”. Reserved just enough, impeccable manners (refuses to eat with the rest of the herd as they are truly beneath her). Tries to overlook … Continue reading

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Cuddle Buttons

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This handsome man survived Katrina only to face homelessness several months following the storm. His owner, an elderly gentle man, was evicted from his modest apartment, leaving 13 cats and 4 dogs homeless. Because he was facing life on the … Continue reading

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Sylvester

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Adopted by a loving family with an eight year old son, Sylvester is a funny, cute guy who loves to be brushed.  He knows all about the good life. His favorite past time, other than belly rubs and kisses, is … Continue reading

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Rita

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Update -  Rita is settling in beautifully at her wonderful new home.  A note from her new people -   “We can’t thank you enough.   You are so kind and informative!   We enjoyed speaking with you.   You are pretty amazing!   Rita … Continue reading

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Dootsie

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Dootsie is beginning to shine for the cute funny cat he is. After his ordeal, it has taken a period of time. His owner lost her home after the storm, leaving Dootsie and three other cats homeless. Their owner did … Continue reading

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Felicity Charity Fund – September Success Stories

It has been a busy, successful and expensive month for the Felicity Charity Fund.   Beautiful cats like Nadia , Mr. Kitty and Yetti are grateful for your continued support.  To donate to the Felicity Charity Fund, use the DONATE button or send a … Continue reading

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Sybil

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Sybil lived with a family for about seven years until a new baby arrived and there wasn’t room for Sybil anymore.   She’s a sweet girl and is doing okay  but is confused about why she can’t go home.   Sybil would … Continue reading

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Carmen

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  Carmen is a beautiful, sweet and lovable girl. Her fur is stunning and she knows it! She loves people and wants love and attention. She’s super outgoing and will follow you around just like a dog. And like most … Continue reading

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Tiger

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Tiger is a happy-go-lucky orange tabby fellow with an artsy white smock; he’s something of a pushover for anybody who’ll give him a pet and a kind word.  In fact, he’s SO affable, that he still can’t understand how on … Continue reading

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Phantom

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Phantom is a sweet boy with one white whisker.  He loves to be petted and makes every visitor feel special.    His very favorite thing is to jump on a lap for a nice snuggle.  He  came to the SpayMart sanctuary as a … Continue reading

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Next Volunteer Day in January

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The kitties are thoroughly enjoying our volunteer days! We are planning our next volunteer day for January – date tbd.  We would like to assign groups of volunteers to specific pens, so that we can try to tidy up the … Continue reading

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SpayMart at Clearview Mall on August 11th

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SpayMart End of Summer Adoption Event at the Clearview Mall, Center Court, on Saturday, August 11th from 11 am to 4pm.   Come meet our adorable, biscuit-making cats and kittens!   Special reduced adoption rate for qualified applicants.   Adoption fee covers spay/neuter, vaccines, … Continue reading

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July Volunteer Day Fun

SpayMart hosted another great volunteer day on Sunday, July 22nd.   Our fantastic volunteers showed up in force to treat the kitties to lots of treats and love.   The cats were thrilled with all the attention and repaid the favor with … Continue reading

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Trick

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Trick is a handsome DECLAWED white and orange boy.   He is very easy going and likes to find a nice high spot to take a good nap.   He loves people and gets along well with other cats.   Trick came to … Continue reading

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Jolie

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Jolie is a gorgeous girl who is very, very relaxed and laid back.  She loves to find a nice place to nap and welcomes all pets and loving.   Jolie is happy around people and other cats.   She is about two … Continue reading

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Neo

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Neo is a beautiful, sweet boy with soft blue eyes.   He is very friendly and loves people and gets along well with other cats.   Neo would make a great addition to your home.   He is approximately two years old.  

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Happy Cats Enjoy June Volunteer Day

Some of our wonderful volunteers joined us at the Sanctuary in Picayune on Saturday, June 16th  for our first volunteer day of 2012.   Our goal for the day was to socialize with the cats and give them some loving.  Volunteers petted … Continue reading

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Pandora

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Pandora is a sweet girl who was adopted by a great family at the Back in Black event on May 12, 2012. Way to go Pandora!

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Great Response for Back In Black 2

Thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers for a successful Back in Black adoption event! The turnout and enthusiasm were tremendous. A special thank you to Columbia Pictures for joining the fun and providing MEN IN BLACK 3 movie passes … Continue reading

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