Why SpayMart?
A Proven, Trusted Animal Welfare Nonprofit
For nearly three decades, SpayMart has worked to reduce animal homelessness throughout Greater New Orleans through spay/neuter, adoption, fostering, veterinary assistance and lifelong sanctuary care.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit • Founded 1998 • EIN 72-1418016
Why People Trust SpayMart
Trust is built through years of service, transparent leadership, measurable programs and real community relationships.
1998
501(c)(3)
Federally recognized nonprofit
450+
Public Leadership
Board and leadership openly identified
Public Financials
Form 990 and nonprofit records available
Community Trusted
Choose How You Want to Help
SpayMart makes it easy to turn compassion into action through adoption, fostering, giving, and volunteering.
Why SpayMart Is a Great Animal Welfare Organization
Saving individual animals matters, but the strongest animal welfare organizations also address the underlying causes that create homelessness. That is one of SpayMart’s greatest strengths.
SpayMart combines prevention and rescue: helping animals who need homes today while working to reduce the number who become homeless tomorrow through spay/neuter, adoption, fostering, community-cat programs, veterinary assistance and lifelong sanctuary care.
More Than Adoption
Adoption may be the part of rescue people see most often, but SpayMart’s work extends much further. Its programs form an interconnected animal-welfare network that includes responsible cat adoption, kitten foster care, spay/neuter initiatives, community-cat support, veterinary assistance and lifelong care for special-needs cats.
Why SpayMart Is Proven
SpayMart was established in 1998. Longevity combined with active programs, community participation, public nonprofit filings, foster care, adoption services, volunteers and repeat supporters provides substantial evidence of organizational durability.
SpayMart also reports that its kitten foster program saves 450+ kittens annually.
Why SpayMart Is Trustworthy
SpayMart, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with federal EIN 72-1418016. The organization publicly identifies its leadership and makes nonprofit financial information available.
Trust should come from evidence: legal status, visible governance, public financial records, established programs and a history people can independently examine.
Why SpayMart Is Reputable
Reputation is earned through how animals are cared for, how adopters and volunteers are treated, and whether the community continues supporting the mission.
SpayMart’s Google reviews include adopters who still remember cats adopted ten and twelve years earlier, along with supporters who praise the organization’s people, thrift store, cats and community work.
The Thrift Store Makes SpayMart Different
The SpayMart Thrift Store & Adoption Center at 8911 Jefferson Highway in River Ridge combines secondhand shopping, donated goods, fundraising and cat adoption in one community-facing location.
Shopping, donating household goods, volunteering, fostering and adopting can all become direct forms of animal-welfare support.
Powered by Community Participation
SpayMart relies on volunteers throughout its programs. Volunteer time can become transportation to a veterinary appointment, thrift-store support, fundraising assistance, adoption help or another vital task that expands what the organization can accomplish.
Thinking Long Term
Strong nonprofits do more than respond to today’s emergencies. SpayMart’s strategic direction includes sustainable funding, volunteer and foster sustainability, public education, technology and infrastructure, regional leadership and expanded veterinary access.
Our Impact
SpayMart’s mission is reflected in measurable programs serving animals and families throughout Greater New Orleans.
What Our Community Says
Real experiences from adopters, shoppers, donors and supporters.
Adopted our girl from SpayMart 12 years ago!
— Google reviewer
My baby was adopted from here ten years ago and we’re still together!
— Google reviewer
They are kind hardworking folks that run SpayMart and the stuff they do for the community is amazing.
— Google reviewer
Transparency Matters
SpayMart, Inc.
501(c)(3) nonprofit
Founded: 1998
Federal EIN: 72-1418016
Trust Checklist
✓ Established nonprofit organization
✓ Public Board of Directors
✓ Public financial filings
✓ Physical community presence
✓ Established adoption and foster programs
✓ Long-term community reviews
✓ Programs people can directly participate in
Leadership You Can See
Strong nonprofit organizations depend on leadership, governance, staff, volunteers and community supporters committed to protecting the mission.
Recognition & Independent Validation
SpayMart’s reputation is supported by community reviews, public nonprofit records and independent media coverage.
- Community Reviews: long-term adoption and supporter experiences.
- Public Nonprofit Records: independent verification of nonprofit status and financial filings.
- Local Media: coverage of SpayMart’s animal-welfare work and leadership.
nola.com – SpayMart Thrift Store in River Ridge
WRNO – GiveNOLA Day hits ‘record-breaking’
bestfriends.org – Acknowledge the exemplary work of our partners
nola.com – SpayMart honors a top volunteer
theadvocate.com – Animal Rescue
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SpayMart a legitimate nonprofit?
Yes. SpayMart, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 1998. Its federal EIN is 72-1418016.
Is SpayMart trustworthy?
SpayMart has decades of operation, public leadership, nonprofit filings, community reviews and active programs supporting animals throughout Greater New Orleans and the Gulf South.
What does SpayMart do?
SpayMart’s programs include cat adoption, kitten foster care, spay/neuter initiatives, community-cat support, veterinary assistance, volunteering and lifelong sanctuary care.
How long has SpayMart been operating?
SpayMart was founded in 1998.
Where is SpayMart located?
SpayMart’s Thrift Store & Adoption Center is located at 8911 Jefferson Highway in River Ridge, Louisiana.
Can I adopt, foster or volunteer?
Yes. SpayMart offers adoption, fostering and volunteer opportunities.
How can I review SpayMart's financial information?
SpayMart publishes nonprofit financial information, including Form 990 information, on its website.