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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...
A Guardian Angel for the Animals
We’re proud to recognize one of our Guardian Angel Sponsors, Susan Geoghegan State Farm Insurance in Metairie, LA. Susan’s generosity, along with that of our other amazing sponsors, is helping us offer a dollar-for-dollar match on all GiveNOLA Day pledges made before...
SpayMart Issues Urgent Plea Ahead of GiveNOLA Day After Losing Lifeline Adoption Center
In a devastating blow to its mission, SpayMart has been forced to close its beloved thrift store and cat adoption center at Lafreniere Plaza—an anchor of support for more than a decade. Now, as GiveNOLA Day approaches on Tuesday, May 6, SpayMart is issuing an urgent...
From the Streets to Safety: Roseanna’s Story
For 14 long years, Roseanna survived on the streets. But her strength wasn’t enough to protect her from cruelty. Someone shot her, shattering every bone in her back leg. No one knows how long she dragged it behind her, struggling just to reach the food bowl and fight...
Protect Your Cats from Bird Flu
Avian influenza is a real risk to cats across the U.S., including in the Greater New Orleans area, cautions local animal welfare organization SpayMart. SpayMart staff attended a recent presentation on the virus given by the University of Florida Shelter Medicine...
Protecting Your Pets When Temperatures Drop in New Orleans: A Guide from SpayMart
New Orleans isn't exactly known for its frigid winters, but when the temperature drops and those rare snowflakes start to fall, it's crucial to know how to keep our furry friends safe and warm. At SpayMart, we're dedicated to the well-being of all animals, so we've...