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.
Category Archives: Cats who need homes
Picard
Ok, so I’ve been the shelter cat for the last 6 and a half years. But you know what? I’m ready to be in your home. I love going outside and roaming the grass and trees, if your safe, enclosed … Continue reading
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Cookie
Cookie is a sweet cat who loves everyone! She is calm and gentle and purrs constantly! Cookie was living on the property of a school in the New Orleans area, where she had a litter of kittens. All of the … Continue reading
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Simon
Simon’s life started off like so many excited first time owners. He was IT – neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, etc. But the thrill didn’t last too long. After graduation, his owner adopted a dog and moved out of town. Simon was left … Continue reading
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Simone
Simone is a GORGEOUS girl with lovely eyes. She is sweet and loves visitors and being petted. Simone gets along with the other cats but she likes to be in charge deciding who sleeps where. She enjoys a nice cozy … Continue reading
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Gato
Gato is a large, silky short haired girl of about nine. She loved her person and didn’t understand why she didn’t get to stay with him when he got engaged to someone who couldn’t have cats. She is adjusting and hoping to find … Continue reading
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Mr B
Mr. B is a big gentle boy, front DECLAWED, and completely full of love. He is quite handsome too, with beautiful crystal blue eyes. Mr. Bs first owner was quite elderly. They had 2 or 3 happy years together before … Continue reading
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Smokey Joe
Smoky Joe apparently had a family at some point of his life, but that was long ago. Street life took a big toll on his health and by the time he ended up at the Sanctuary, he had almost given … Continue reading
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Pearl
Pearl is declawed. Adopted by a loving family with an eight year old son, Pearl is a sweet girl who knows all about the good life. But on one ill-fated night, her world would never be the same. The only thing … Continue reading
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Sylvester
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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Tears
Tears is a precious kitty. She absolutely loves people, and meows to say hello. She falls to the ground and rolls over on her back to get affection. Tears came to Spaymart when her elderly owner was evicted from … Continue reading
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David
David lived the first part of his life at the SpayMart sanctuary. After several years he and his best friend, Snowball, went home with a member of the SpayMart staff. For the very first time, he experienced warm laps by … Continue reading
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Snowball
Snowball spent most of his early years at the SpayMart Sanctuary. Then, magically, a staff member who cared for him and his best friend, David, decided to adopt both. He adored the one on one attention, definitely approved of canned … Continue reading
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Tiger
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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Carmen
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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Bell
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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Beau
Maybe it isn’t cool to call a handsome guy “beautiful,” but THIS one could only be called “Beau.” He has the deep wisdom of the East in his eyes, too. Beau is a shorthaired cat. Stranded in Picayune, he was … 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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Delilah
Delilah is a quiet and loving lady cat. She enjoys getting a gentle pet and relaxing with people, and would love a nice lap to rest on. Delilah has the most interesting coloring and is a beautiful tortoiseshell with fluffy … Continue reading
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Brendle
Brendle is a gentle, sweet lady who likes living the quiet life. She loves people and getting pet, and would love a nice lap to rest on. She has a beautiful tabby coat with splashes of orange! Brendle’s owner was … Continue reading
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Phantom
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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Anastasia
Anastasia is a super sweet and lovable lady cat. She’s very outgoing with company and just wants to be petted and loved. She’d make a perfect home for an individual or large family..And like most SpayMart cats, she’s used to … Continue reading
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Betty
Betty is a super sweet, people-loving cat who curls up next to you for an even closer pet. She’s such a gentle love and craves attention. She has perfect manners, too. She really knows how to be a good companion … Continue reading
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Trixie
In writing Trixie’s biography I am left feeling awkward and inadequate. Trixie belonged to a very good friend of mind and an animal advocate, Linda Graf. For many years now, Spaymart has been blessed to have such a talented writer … Continue reading
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Charlie
Charlie This handsome boy has deserved better for most of his life. He was abandoned as an adolescent by his owners and left to die in an apartment. The cleaning crew fortunately found him before it was too late and … Continue reading
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Chester
A very nice lady rescued a tiny ball of fluff shortly after he came into this world behind her apartment building. “Chester” the orange tabby lived the really good life with her for four whole years. He had a princely … Continue reading
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Cookie
Cookie You’ve heard the old saying “Live on Love” (with a little help from friends)? Well, that about sums it up for all 27 of us. We lived in a housing project and belonged to an elderly woman on a … Continue reading
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Chevy
Chevy belonged to a family as a small kitten and young adolescent. 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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Darla
Darla is candy to the eyes–like a true Maine Coon! She’s only about 6 years old and t took some time for her to emerge after the neglect she endured. Darla lived for many years in the home of a hoarder … Continue reading
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Fox
Just look at those confident, gorgeous eyes! Fox is a handsome young man and he knows it! Fox was rescued as part of a cruelty case, living with 100 other cats in just one room, at the home of a … Continue reading
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Curly
CURLY is a precious orange tabby boy with a unique bulls-eye mark on his side. He is extremely good natured, lives to play and be loved. He’ll never need a string to occupy his time – – he’s always ready … Continue reading
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Hudson
Hudson is a gorgeous little girl. She’s a silky beauty with a stunning black mark on her smooth white fur. Born as part of a feral colony in mid-city of New Orleans. Hudson’s feral mom was worried about where she … Continue reading
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Juliet
Juliette is one of the sweetest ladies we’ve come across! And if Juliette could talk, you’d know why. She and 14 other cats weathered Katrina in a pen in back of her house. It must have been a night to … Continue reading
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Larry
Larry is a precious orange boy with pale tabby markings. He’s extremely good natured and loves to play. He and his brothers – Curly and Moe – were rescued from the waters of Katrina’s aftermath and taken to a … Continue reading
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Misha
Misha was born to a feral mom behind Mardi Gras world in New Orleans. She and her family were headed to the pound until Hurricane Gustav blew in and a nice lady captured the mother, Misha and her beautiful sister, … Continue reading
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Sara
Sara’s owner loved cats all of her life. She fed all the neighborhood strays and kibble was always available. Most of the cats lived outside in a shed behind the house. Some of the cats lived inside. Sara was an … Continue reading
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Jada
11 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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Boogie Boy
Boogie Boy LOOKING FOR MR. WONDERFUL? Here’s THE cat for you: —Personality: All American perfect guy: sweet and shy —Looks: Velvety Black, DSH —Moral Values: He’s as good as gold. —Occupation: Comedian & acrobat. So ready to boogie that his … Continue reading
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Violet
My mom had no choice but to search for a safe, secluded spot to have her babies. She chose an abandoned house and did the best she could. We grew fast and learned the ways of the streets. I suppose … Continue reading
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Vivie
If it’s looks and a cute personality you’re looking for, look no more, because Vivie has it all. She is a Maine coon mix and was rescued by SpayMart in a cruelty case. Living at the home of a hoarder … Continue reading
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Manny
My owner rented an apartment from a SpayMart board member; she was quite old and one day, people came and said it was time someone took care of her, instead of her taking care of me. The family wasn’t interested … Continue reading
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Buff
He’s big, black, sleek and beautiful. His present state is quite a contrast to his condition upon arriving at the SpayMart shelter. After enduring extreme neglect and abuse at the home of a hoarder, his large frame was pitiful with … Continue reading
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Sparkle
Sparkle has lived at the SpayMart shelter for several years now and when I think of her, I feel inspired. She belonged to a hoarder and existed in one room with 100 other cats. Food and water bowls were usually empty. … Continue reading
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Rudolph
Rudolph is especially remarkable with his unusual markings and full face. His personality is somewhat aloof at first or perhaps weary of strangers and their intentions. Rescued in a cruelty case, living in deplorable conditions with 100 other cats, his … Continue reading
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Thomas
My name is Thomas and I’m a swashbuckling orange tabby with white. Sometimes life is tough but I am tougher. I’m grateful though, that I had a little help from some friends. Spaymart and its wonderful caretakers have been helping me very … Continue reading
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Claude
Any cat this handsome and sweet obviously had an owner prior to Katrina. No one knows how he possibly survived it all, but he wandered into a SpayMart member’s back yard shortly after the hurricane. Every effort was made to … Continue reading
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