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: Mississippi Cat Shelter
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
Posted in Cats who need homes, Cruelty Case Cats, Mississippi Cat Shelter, Programs, Sanctuary Cats, Seniors for Seniors, Short Haired Cats
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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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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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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
Posted in Felicity Fund, Lynn Chiche, Mississippi Cat Shelter, Press
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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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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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