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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...
Saved Before the Storm Hit
These two little ones came into our pop-up spay/neuter clinic just before the big snowstorm of January 2025, and were too sick to have surgery. They had respiratory and eye infections and had been living in a grocery store parking lot! Of course we took them in, and...
Understanding FIV: What It Is, and Why It Shouldn’t Be a Dealbreaker
At SpayMart, we’ve met countless cats who are loving, playful, and full of life, who also happen to be FIV-positive. And time and again, we’ve seen how misunderstanding this diagnosis can stand in the way of adoption, even when the cat is otherwise healthy and...
What Senior Cats Need Most – and How You Can Help
As cats age, their needs change, but their capacity for love, connection, and comfort remains as strong as ever. At SpayMart, we believe that senior cats deserve just as much attention, care, and compassion as kittens. And in many ways, they offer something even more...
With gratitude to our GiveNOLA Day Matching Sponsors!
All of us at SpayMart want to thank the amazing inviduals and businesses who offered matches to inspire our supporters to donate to our GiveNOLA Day campaign! With heartfelt gratitude we acknowledge: Guardian Angel Sponsor Susan Geoghegan State Farm Insurance in...