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
Groucho
Groucho-(DMH-Black and White Tuxedo) lived with an elderly woman on Napoleon Ave along with 12-14 other cats. Due to her failing memory, health and money being tight, life was often difficult for the cats. They constantly battled fleas, earmites, diarrhea … Continue reading
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Cody
Cody is a male, 7 yrs old, DLH, blk with a beautiful white undercoat. This handsome boy’s life can only get better. Living at the home of a hoarder for most of his life, with over 100 cats in one … Continue reading
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Oscar
Oscar and his brother Odie are 3 years old, DSH,Brown tabbies. These two lovable little boys were taken as infants from a feral colony who called Shoney’s in Slidell as home. Many cats congregate and eat there b/c of an … Continue reading
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Odie
Odie (3 years, DSH,Brown tabby, male) along with his brother Oscar, are two lovable little boys that were taken as infants from a feral colony who called Shoney’s in Slidell as home. Many cats congregate and eat there b/c of an apartment … Continue reading
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Binky
Binky (DSH-Black, 6 years old) lived in Mid-City and obviously belonged to someone in the neighborhood. He must have liked the menu because he showed up every night to eat with the feral colony. Unfortunately, following hurricane Katrina only two … Continue reading
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Bonnie
Bonnie (female, 8 years old,DLH, calico) spent the first part of her life living in a feral colony off Palmyra St , as an abandoned pet. Although she was never feral, the group accepted her because of her gentle nature. … Continue reading
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Hazel
Hazel- (DSH-Brown Tabby, 6 years old) As a small kitten, Hazel lived in rural Mississippi with 25-30 other outside cats. Population control was a matter of destroying all the male cats. Hazel was lucky in two ways; she was a … Continue reading
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Slick
He is an adorable, lovable handsome boy with his sleek, shiny coat. His present condition is a direct contradiction to his bleak beginnings. Born to a hoarder, he started life with 100 other cats, living in one large room with … Continue reading
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Prima
I was rescued after Hurricane Gustav with my mom and my sister Prima and two brothers. We were all trapped from behind Mardi Gras World on the West Bank of New Orleans, and evacuated to the SpayMart shelter. There were … Continue reading
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Misha
I’m about as traditional as the oven of Rex. I was born to a feral mom behind Mardi Gras world. Even though it sounds like sun, the arrangement rained on our parade when he announced we were all going to … Continue reading
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Mandy
I started life with three siblings. And I was the lucky one! We belonged to a woman who rented from a SpayMart board member. She owned many apartments. Our caretaker lost her job and left in the middle of the … Continue reading
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Gail
Gail doesn’t remember the beginnings of her life. She and her 3 siblings were rescued from the backyard of an elderly school teacher who refused to tolerate cats on the premises. All 4 babies, including the mother, were removed and … Continue reading
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Rosie
Rosie started her life at the home of a hoarder, “existing” in one room with 100 other cats. They lived in cold and darkness and were no stranger to hunger. The abuse and neglect was unforgivable. Parasites and fleas took … Continue reading
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Larry
Larry is the brother to Curley and Moe.
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Curley
Curley is one of a triplet. His brothers, Larry and Moe are just as much fun as he is. They are a little older now and would love to enjoy a forever home.
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Cleo
Rescued in a cruelty case following Katrina from a hoarder in New Orleans. This beautiful feline has known hunger, disease and death for many of her friends. She has blossomed at the SpayMart shelter and wants to begin a new … Continue reading
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Angel Wings
She’s really quite intriguing to view. With all that long, silky black hair, and the curls of lighter, finer hair growing out and upward from inside each ear, resembling little wings, and the pouty lower lip makes you want to … Continue reading
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Darly
It was Christmas Eve and all New Orleans was celebrating with their families, but not Darly. Her owner had left town several days ago to care for an elderly relative in another state. A neighbor was to come for Darly … Continue reading
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Bobby
She was in the back yard of her owners house before Katrina hit. Before Katrina was actually scheduled to hit, Bobby was transported to a rural sanctuary in Mississippi. She has been there ever since. She is a very curious … Continue reading
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Remus
Remus and his brother and sister were born in the marigney, a historical part of New Orleans. Their mother chose to have her little family in the courtyard of a beautiful home belonging to a SpayMart member. The cats were … Continue reading
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Rastus
If this handsome boy could talk he could tell you a story. His little sister, Serena, was trapped under the slab of a house. Entangled in yards and yards of bird netting. Because the organization was afraid Rastus could meet … Continue reading
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Streisand
She still wonders how life could go from bliss to hopelessness in just 24 hours. After all, her owner was young and healthy. Who would ever suspect her dying suddenly, without any warning. But that’s what happened while 24 house … Continue reading
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Spot
Hello, my name is Spot. I’m a Domestic Short Hair, male cat, but sometimes I feel as heroic as a fireman’s dog, you know the white ones with black spots? It’s not just because I look like one on the … Continue reading
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Smittie
Hi, my name is Smittie. I used to live in a real mansion on Airline Highway. There were a LOT of bedrooms, each with its own door and nice “do not disturb” signs for the doorknobs, and private baths, too (even … Continue reading
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Dootsie
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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Cuddle Buttons
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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Davin
Davin Davin is a second hand rescue but a first class act, just like his brother Bert. Life at the SpayMart shelter began in a very strange way. The organization received a call from Elmwood plantation asking for help. It … Continue reading
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Boudreaux
Boudreaux It was a freezing cold day in February of 2003. SpayMart received a phone call from Thibodeau Animal Control stating the shelter was in terrible disrepair. The animals were wet from a leaky roof and there was no electricity … Continue reading
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Aretha
Aretha Life began on the street in an abandoned house. As part of a feral colony, the day revolved around foraging for food, dodging cars, dogs and mean-spirited humans. We took cover under the house at night. It wasn’t much … Continue reading
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Thessie
Thessie She sure has had a sheltered life, staying at Spaymart all this time. She was fairly young when she first got to the sanctuary. Now she’s somewhat older and needs some tender loving care—has a few arthritic problems but … Continue reading
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Shelby
Shelby Shelby’s life was just fine in the beginning. She lived in a nice apartment with plenty of windows to view the world outside. His food bowl was always full and his owner seemed to be quite fond of him. … Continue reading
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Percy
Percy Percy has decided he much prefers the luxuries of home to the hardships of the street. Harsh weather, ill meaning people, an empty stomach, and the list goes on. He has adjusted to shelter life and enjoys the company … Continue reading
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Mustang
Mustang Mustang’s owner moved around quite a bit, but managed to drag her 3 cats with her. She never lasted very long at a job and money was tight. Thankfully, all three were very healthy and didn’t require much. The … Continue reading
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Gina
Gina Gina lived with many cats, but her owner loved them all very much and was financially able to provide all the extras. Her house was a beautiful 2 story home and the cats were allowed full range. The menu … Continue reading
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Butter
Butter Butter had no complaints about his plight. For 3 glorious years he and his two brothers lived the perfect life. They belonged to a wonderful owner on a quiet street. Their backyard was large with trees to climb and … Continue reading
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Tyson
Tyson This little man is no stranger to the streets. It was eat or be eaten for many years. And that’s what he did—ate another cats ear as part of a cat brawl. Hence, his name, Tyson. But Tyson decided … Continue reading
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Shirley
Shirley Shirley had become street smart at a very early age. She grew up in a commercial area with dogs, cars and countless other perils. She hung around a strip mall with numerous eateries, including hamburger joints and pizza parlors. … Continue reading
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Pops
Pops: Pops was spoiled as a youngster. Although he lived with many other cats in a run down shot-gun apartment in uptown New Orleans, life was never dull. There was always plenty to eat and buddies to tease and play … Continue reading
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Paul
Paul Little Paul is an unexplained gift of Hurricane Katrina. He came on the heels of the horrendous storm, when the Spaymart shelter in Picayne, MS was in total disarray. There was no water. All the power lines were down. … Continue reading
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Gates
Gates: I’m quite a happy chap here at the Spaymart sanctuary, but I long for my own home with my own owners that will love me forever. I’m quite the laid back happy-chappy, so go ahead, look at my youtube … Continue reading
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Christopher
Christopher: He’s a jolly ole guy who likes all cats and all people. He was owner relinquished and SpayMart because his family could no longer adequately care for him. Christopher couldn’t understand why they gave him up when he had … 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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