Contact Us
Lynn Chiche
Director of SpayMart
Phone: 601-749-0268
Fax: 601-749-5084SpayMart Thrift And Gift
Lee Doane
Store Director
Phone: 504-454-8200
6601 Veterans Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70003
In the shopping center
with TJ Maxx
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Sat: 10am-4pmKitten Foster Program
Program Coordinator
Lauree Nunez
Phone: 504-343-7000Adoption Coordinator
Joan Avent
Phone: 504-453-5363Petsmart Adoptions
1000 South Clearview Parkway
Kittens available for viewing
during normal business hours
Weekend Adoptions 1pm-4pm
or by appointment.PETCO Adoptions
3500 Williams Blvd.
Kittens available for viewing
during normal business hours
Weekend Adoptions :
By appointment only.Our Mission
SpayMart is a volunteer-based, nonprofit, humane organization started specifically to establish high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter and adoption programs with the mission of solving the pet overpopulation crisis in the city.
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COMMUNITY KITTEN FOSTER EVENT HUGE SUCCESS
Spaymart would like to thank everyone who attended the April 1st Community Kitten Foster fundraiser held at the Shamrock Continue reading
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New CapitolOne Giving Program
Do you have a CapitolOne credit card? Now you can give to SpayMart with your CapOne card and they will cover the transaction fees. This is the easiest way to help the animals SpayMart cares for every month. Consider a … Continue reading
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Luke
Luke is a wonderful 7 year old boy looking for a family to call his own. Luke is completely loveable with a cute, playful personality. He rolls on his back asking for a belly rub and he thoroughly enjoys being … Continue reading
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Mabel
In just seconds, you’ll want to call her “My Belle,” she’s so pretty now. Survivor of the wicked Katrina and the complete disappearance of her owner, she nearly died of starvation and disease. Mabel loves to air her long black … Continue reading
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5 Reasons Pets Are Good for Seniors
Less stress Lower blood pressure Stroking a cat is calming and having a cat snuggle with you can help you feel better and put you in a better mood. One study concluded that people who own pets are more likely … Continue reading
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Second Chance Adoption Center
Spaymart’s Thrift and Gift Shop and Second Chance Adoption Center Century Plaza Shopping Center 6601 Veterans Blvd., not far from T.J. Maxx in Metairie. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Senior cats will be available … Continue reading
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Spaymart‘s Thrift and Gift Shop is now open
By Sheila Stroup, The Times-Picayune NOLA.com The store opened for business Wednesday morning, June 1, and every penny raised will go to feed and care for animals in need. “We’ve gotten some wonderful donations,” Lynn Chiche says. “Rugs, gorgeous chandeliers, … Continue reading
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Thank you for your donation
Thank you so much. Your Paypal account will be automatically charged each month for the amount you specified. You can cancel anytime.
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Petco Adoptions
5300 Tchoupitoulas, New Orleans MAP every other Saturday from 11:00 am to 4:oo pm Volunteers are always needed to assist.
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Neuter Scooter 2010
SPAYMART AND FELINE ALLIANCE to offer LOW COST SPAY AND NEUTER for Feral Cats throughout October. The 11th annual Neuter Scooter Campaign is scheduled to provide another 1,500 low cost feral cat surgeries to the metro New Orleans area from … Continue reading
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KITTEN FOSTER HOMES URGENTLY NEEDED
We urgently need experienced, seasoned bottlefeeders for newborns, as well as foster homes for weaned older kittens (eating on their own). Spaymart’s Kitten Fostering Program is currently having to refuse kittens due to lack of foster homes. Many of the … Continue reading
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Jada
6 years old and totally cute! Graduate of Biscuit U. and a perfect homemaker! Very laid back, she just LOVES your attention. No prior experience with kids or dogs, but well-mannered older children would probably be her best friends. Always … Continue reading
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Getting To Know Lynn Chiche
This article was published on Petco’s “Foundation Tails” webpage. (Summer, 2010) Lynn Chiche, Founder of SpayMart Sometimes sticking to your dreams no matter what is not the key to success. However, your dreams can provide a base from which reality … Continue reading
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Petsmart (Elmwood) Adoptions
Select animals available for adoption may be viewed at PetsMart-Elmwood in the store adoption area throughout the week. 1000 S. Clearview Parkway MAP Harahan, LA 504-733-2016 Monday – Friday 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Noon – 4 p.m.
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Thank you for Joining Spaymart!
Your information has been recorded and your subscription request has been received. You can manage your subscription from every email you receive through this mailing list. Simply click on the “Manage your Subscription” link at the bottom of any message. … Continue reading
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Even death is no obstacle for cat savior
May 8, Kelly Jason How many people would go 3 hours out of their way to euthanize a tortoise hit by a truck on the side of the highway? Such is the dedication of Lynn Chiche, president of SpayMart. “I … Continue reading
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Cat Fencing
We get many calls regarding cats running at large and causing a public nuisance and I would like to advise these people as to the simple solution of cat fencing. We use this fence here at the shelter to enclose … Continue reading
Volunteers Needed to transport cats between Picayune and New Orleans
Will pay for gasoline Occasional, on call or on a regular basis. SpayMart is caring for over 300 homeless, abandoned felines at our Picayune shelter. Many were left behind after Katrina and others rescued from cruelty cases. Such large numbers … Continue reading
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Feline’s Pride cat food recall
We want you to be aware of the following urgent food recall from Feline’s Pride: Feline’s Pride is announcing a voluntary recall of Feline’s Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken Formula, Net Wt. 2.5 … Continue reading
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The Sad Truth
Thousands of cats and dogs will end up in Louisiana’s animal shelters this year. Sadly, more than 80% will be destroyed because there aren’t enough homes to go around. Dogs and cats are given the death penalty for a crime … Continue reading
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Lost or Found Pet
Post your lost/found pet to Pets911.com, the nation’s premiere pet lost and found service. It’s FREE and it gets results! You can also search their database of lost and found pets. Simply enter your zip code to see pets in … Continue reading
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“A Matter of Taste: A Calico Kitchen” Cookbook
140 fabulous recipes from delicious appetizers to scrumptious desserts $15 plus $5 shipping ( $20 each )
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What an Indoor Cat Misses
BEING HIT BY A CAR BEING STOLEN GETTING LOST ATTACKS BY CATS, DOGS OR COYOTES FLEAS, WORMS OR TICKS EXPOSURE TO DISEASES FROM OTHER CATS POSSIBLE NEIGHBOR COMPLAINTS EATING BIRDS AND OTHER WILDLIFE CRUEL PEOPLE MISTREATING AND ABUSING THEM RAIN, … Continue reading
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Important Cat Care Facts
Only clay litter should be used with kittens up to 4 months of age? You should never use scoopable, as kittens oftentimes will eat litter, and scoopable can clump in the intestines, causing a blockage that could result in death. … Continue reading
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What do I do if I lose my cat?
If your cat escapes from the house, remember that the first 24 hours are the most important for getting him back. Cats normally remain under the house or surrounding houses for the first 48 hours. Then they leave in search … Continue reading
Introducing a new cat to your old cat
Chances are excellent that your “old” cat will not be happy to see your “new” cat move in. Cats are very territorial and do not generally welcome intruders. To introduce your “new” cat with a minimum of fuss, we recommend: … Continue reading
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Caring for an adult cat
Don’t change his diet! This can cause serious digestive upsets, resulting in diarrhea, dehydration, and a trip to the vet. If you wish to change his food, do so gradually over several weeks by mixing his food with the brand … Continue reading
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Dinner at Sara’s
We would like to thank everyone for coming to Sara’s and making the event such a success. Over 40 people attended. The proceeds enabled us to purchase combo test kits as well as microchips for the adoption and kitten foster … Continue reading
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Dinner at Louisiana Bistro
The dinner at Louisiana Bistro on June 8th was a great success. We want to thank everyone for attending and supporting SpayMart. We would like to thank fellow animal advocate and cat rescuer Vinsan Herrington, the owner of Louisiana Bistro … Continue reading
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Italian Nite Out a Success
Italian Nite Out was a huge success with a turn-out of 70 people. Unfortunately we had to refuse late callers. Please book early for future events. We would like to thank the following restaurants for their food donations Spitale’s – … Continue reading
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Buy Groceries at Winn-Dixie
Winn-Dixie Community Pals SpayMart has teamed with Winn-Dixie to help raise funds for care of our animals and those we help in the NOLA community. This has been an excellent source of funding for Spaymart, and you can help make … Continue reading
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Spaymart’s Thrift And Gift Shop And Second Chance Adoption Center is Now Open!
Where animal lovers can shop and save!!! SpayMart has opened the “Thrift and Gift Shop” and Second Chance Adoption Center. The shop is located at 6601 Veterans Blvd., in the Century Plaza Shopping Center with T.J. Maxx. Store hours will be … Continue reading
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Spaying and Neutering: Does it really help?
Spaying and neutering is probably the most important thing you can do for your new pet. We have all heard the arguments against these procedures. So why should you? Pick your baby up and look deeply into his/her eyes. Now, … Continue reading
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French Nite Out was a Success!
A night of great food and great company to support homeless animals. Approximately sixty people came together Saturday, February 27, 2010, to enjoy the incredible French cooking of Chef Olivier Guiot of Cote Sud Restaurant in New Orleans. We would … Continue reading
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Angela Hill visits SpayMart
Angela Hill and the filming crew of WWLTV, spent August 31, 2009 at the SpayMart sanctuary profiling the organization. It’s a wonderful segment that includes interviews between Angela and Lynn Chiche, the sanctuary director, detailing the shelter’s mission, objectives, immediate … Continue reading
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