Adopting from the Jefferson SPCA &
Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS)

The Jefferson SPCA works closely with our municipal partner, Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS), to find loving homes for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and other occasional small animal friends. Your chances of finding a wonderful companion who matches your lifestyle and family are excellent! About 25% of shelter dogs are purebred. The rest make up the best selection anywhere of unique, one-of-a-kind mixed breeds, many of whom have already lived with families and have the basic social skills they need to become an enjoyable part of your household.

 

Adopting From Us:

Our adoptable animals are housed inside Jefferson Feed at 4421 Jefferson Hwy in Jefferson, LA. You're welcome to stop by during store hours to meet them! Some of our animals are located in foster homes as well. 

We’re proud to partner with JPAWS, our municipal shelter, and often pull adoptable animals directly from their care. We also work closely with community trappers doing critical TNR (trap-neuter-return) efforts to reduce stray cat overpopulation, and we regularly take in small animals from shelters across the region.

Please note: we do not accept owner surrenders—our focus is on helping animals already in the shelter system.

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You can visit any time during Jefferson Feed’s business hours, but please try to avoid coming within the last hour before closing. That’s when we’re typically administering evening medications and doing final feedings.

Our adoption team isn’t always on-site. If you visit when a team member isn’t available, you’re still welcome to view the animals in their enclosures, but we may not be able to assist with questions or meet-and-greets at that time.

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We love that people are excited to see the animals—but please remember: this is not a petting zoo. We ask that visits be reserved for those who are seriously considering adoption. Every moment our team spends on care is crucial, and minimizing unnecessary traffic helps us keep the animals healthy, calm, and on routine. Thank you for understanding—and for supporting rescue animals! 

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Jefferson Feed Store Hours:

Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Monday-Friday: 8am - 7pm

Saturday: 8am - 5pm

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Our application can be downloaded here: Adoption Application

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Completed applications can be sent to the following:

Cats: Rachel@jeffersonspca.org

Dogs: Volunteer Dog Adoption Coordinator, Martha

Small Animals: Hannah@jeffersonspca.org

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To be considered for adoption, applications must be filled out completely and accurately. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Please do not call Jefferson Feed with questions about your application. The staff there are not involved in the adoption process. For updates or questions, email Rachel@jeffersonspca.org directly.

Adopting a pet is a 15–20 year commitment, and we expect the same level of care and attention when completing your application. If any information is found to be false or intentionally misleading, your application will be automatically denied without further notice.

Thank you for helping us ensure that every animal is placed in a safe, stable, and well-prepared home.

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Adopting from JPAWS (Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services)

JPAWS is Jefferson Parish’s government-run animal shelter and our valued partner. Their team handles stray animal intake, owner surrenders, and municipal adoptions.​

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At this time, only the Westbank location of JPAWS is open to the public. The Eastbank shelter was demolished following significant storm damage, and plans are in place to rebuild it by 2027.

Supporting your municipal animal shelter through adoption is critically important. JPAWS is responsible for taking in stray animals and owner surrenders across Jefferson Parish. Their adoption fees are intentionally affordable to help increase adoption rates and reduce euthanasia.

Adoption fees generally start at $67, and during high-volume periods—such as kitten season or the summer months when surrenders are more frequent—JPAWS often offers reduced-fee adoption specials to help more animals find homes.

Location:
2701 Lapalco Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058

Adoption Hours:
Monday–Friday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Phone: (504) 349-5111

If you're considering adoption, we encourage you to visit JPAWS and help save the life of a shelter animal in need.

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You can find more information on their website here.