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Every cat deserves a safe, loving home—and your perfect companion may already be waiting for you at SpayMart.
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SpayMart • Greater New Orleans
Second chances.
Compassionate care.
A place to belong.
Every cat deserves care and the opportunity for a safe, loving future. Through adoption, fostering, and community support, we help make that future possible.
Cat rescue and adoption in Greater New Orleans. Community care since 1998.
Find your next companion
A new friendship can start here.
Playful kittens, curious adults, and gentle seniors each have their own personalities. Explore our adoptable cats, learn about the process, and reach out to our adoption team with questions.
Available cats & kittens
Meet the cats looking for a home.
Browse SpayMart’s live Petfinder listings below. Availability can change; our adoption team can help you take the next step.
Having trouble viewing the listings? Visit our adoption page or email adoptions@spaymart.org.
Make room for a second chance
There’s more than one way to help.
A temporary home, a few hours of your time, or a gift can support compassionate care. Find the way to get involved that fits your life.
Foster a cat or kitten
Offer a temporary home while a cat waits for adoption. Learn about fostering and talk with our team about current needs.
Share your time & skills
Help with animal transport, office tasks, fundraising, and more. Explore current opportunities or submit a volunteer application.
Support their care
Your gift supports SpayMart’s programs and operations, helping our community care for cats who need us.
Shop with purpose
Good finds. A good cause.
Visit the SpayMart Thrift Store & Adoption Center in River Ridge. Shop secondhand treasures, donate quality goods, and learn about meeting adoptable cats at the on-site habitat.
Plan your visit
8911 Jefferson Highway
River Ridge, LA 70123
Shopping: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 am–5 pm
Donation drop-off: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 am–4 pm
Please review our accepted items and drop-off guidelines before bringing donations.
Two ways to make a difference
Shop for a treasure.
Meet a possible companion.
Thrift store purchases help support SpayMart’s work. Cat adoption is a separate process—our adoption team can explain the next steps.
Care at every stage
Programs that support cats and the people who love them.
From kitten fostering to companionship for seniors, our programs connect animals and people with care and practical support.
Kitten Foster Program
Learn how our kitten foster program helps kittens receive care and prepare for adoption.
Seniors for Seniors
Our program connects senior cats with senior adopters. Contact our team to confirm current eligibility, fees, and support.
Low-cost spay & neuter
Compare local options and find guidance on current assistance, eligibility, and booking.
Felicity Veterinary FundPop-up clinic datesLearn about our private cat sanctuary
Our sanctuary provides care away from public visiting areas. Please use the thrift store and adoption pages to plan a visit.
Our community makes this possible
Every adoption is a new beginning.
Thank you to the adopters, fosters, volunteers, donors, and shoppers who support SpayMart’s work.
748
Cats adopted in 2026
20,307
Cats adopted to date
Adoption figures published on SpayMart’s homepage as of October 8, 2026. These totals are maintained by SpayMart and are not automatically updated by the cat listing feed.
Give to support compassionate care
Help make the next second chance possible.
Your generosity supports the care, programs, and everyday work behind SpayMart’s mission. Thank you for being part of our community.
Join the 500+ Club
Make an annual commitment to support SpayMart’s work. Visit the 500+ Club giving page to learn more and choose your gift.
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Stay connected with SpayMart.
Read community updates, rescue stories, and resources for caring for cats.
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Practical support
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Explore resources for care, housing challenges, and rehoming. For an urgent medical concern, contact a veterinary clinic directly.
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