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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: Mississippi Cat Shelter
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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