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Hidden Dangers at Home: Protecting Your Pets During National Animal Poison Prevention Week
When we think about keeping our pets safe, most of us picture obvious dangers: cleaning chemicals under the sink, pesticides in the yard, or foods like chocolate and grapes. But many of the most serious poisoning risks for cats and dogs are much closer to us, often...
The First Two Weeks After Adoption: Helping Your New Cat Feel Safe
Bringing home a new cat is exciting, but for the cat, it can be overwhelming. Everything is different: new smells, new sounds, new people, and unfamiliar routines. Even the most affectionate cat may hide at first, while a confident one may explore too quickly and get...
The Joy of Fostering: How Opening Your Home Saves Lives and Fills Your Heart
Fostering a cat or kitten is one of the most powerful and joyful ways you can make a difference in animal welfare. When you open your home to a foster pet, you’re doing something extraordinary: giving an animal safety, comfort, and love during a critical moment in...
A Holiday Message from Our Founder
Happy Holidays! Together, we’re been helping animals in the Greater New Orleans area and Gulf Coast region for over two decades. When I reflect on the number of unwanted births our spay/neuter initiatives have prevented, the pain and suffering our Felicity Charity...
Why TNR Matters
At SpayMart, we believe every cat deserves a chance, not just the ones who purr in our laps, but also the ones who watch from the shadows. Every year, kitten season brings a tidal wave of tiny lives into our community, born under houses, behind dumpsters, in alleys...
Why Microchipping Matters: One Small Step That Can Save a Life
They slip through a door left ajar. They jump a fence in a moment of panic. They run from the sound of fireworks or a thunderstorm. Every day, beloved pets go missing, confused, frightened, and far from the people who love them. And every day, microchips bring them...
Why Heartworm Prevention Is a Lifesaver, Especially in the South
In Louisiana and Mississippi, heartworm disease isn’t just a risk, it’s a guarantee. The hot, humid climate creates the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes, and where there are mosquitoes, there’s heartworm. Whether you share your life with a bouncy dog or an...
How to Introduce a New Dog to Your Cat (and Vice Versa)
A guide to creating a peaceful multi-species household Bringing a new pet into your home is always an exciting milestone. But when that pet is a dog and you already have a cat, or vice versa, it can feel a little intimidating. Will they get along? How can you help...
What If They Were Lost? Preventing the Unthinkable – and Getting Them Home if It Happens
Imagine this: You come home, call your pet’s name, and... silence. The bed is empty. The back gate’s open. The window screen is torn. Your heart drops into your stomach. It’s every pet parent’s worst nightmare: a beloved cat or dog slipping away and disappearing into...