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05/01/2026

Did you know just hugging your dog or hearing your cat purr can decrease your cortisol levels (stress hormone) and boost serotonin (calm). Pets are more than companions; they save lives.
May is National Health Awareness Month.

04/29/2026

Today is International Guide Dog Day!

04/28/2026

Have a great night, everyone!

04/14/2026

It's National Gardening Day so if you're looking to plant this month, check out the list and dates!

April is National Garden Month! Below is a list of fruits and vegetables that you can plant this month in north and south Louisiana.

Cucumbers (direct-seed or plants):
S. LA 3/1-5/15
N. LA 4/1-5/15

Okra (direct-seed or plants):
S. LA 3/15-6/30
N. LA 4/1-6/30

Tomato (plants):
S. LA 3/15-5/15
N. LA 3/20-6/30

Peppers (hot plants):
S. LA 3/15-6/30
N. LA 4/1-6/15

Peppers (bell plants)
S. LA 3/15-5/15
N. LA 4/1-5/30

Watermelons (direct-seed or plants):
S. LA 3/15-7/15
N. LA 3/15-6/30

Corn, sweet (direct- seed):
S. LA 2/15-5/1
N. LA 3/1-5/15

Eggplants (plants):
S. LA 3/15-5/15
N. LA 4/1-5/15

Beans, snap,bush (direct-seed):
S. LA 2/15-5/15
N. LA 3/15-5/15

Swiss Chard (plants):
S. LA 1/15-5/1
N. LA 1/15-5/1

Check out the vegetable planting guide for more information: https://tinyurl.com/VegetablePlantingGuide

04/14/2026

Our FREE pet wellness weekend is 3 DAYS AWAY! The 2-day event kicks off this Friday, April 17th at 8am in the WFR Church parking lot. Don’t miss out on free vaccines and pet supplies! Thank you RedRover, BISSELL Pet Foundation, and Banfield Foundation!

More information here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17rFGD7yMa/?mibextid=wwXIfr

04/14/2026

04/09/2026

🐾 ADOPT A FRIEND TODAY! 🐾

Stop by the Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter from 10-2 and meet all of the amazing dogs and cats looking for homes! You can see some of the dogs here https://www.facebook.com/share/1ADTXW3kAD/?

If you can’t adopt, another way to help is by donating needed supplies from their Amazon list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2WFT6TFQEOJSX?ref_=wl_share

📌For more info, contact the shelter at 318-325-0756 or 318-323-4032. The best option is to go by there at 417 Well Rd, West Monroe, LA.

📌If you are missing a pet or livestock, in addition to visiting in person, you can email a photo to [email protected] and/or fill out this lost animal report https://oppj.org/departments/animal_control/index.php

Shelter Hours:
7:00a-4:00p, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri (Closed Wed & Sun), 10:00a-2:00p, Sat
Intakes:
7:00a-3:00p, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri (Closed Wed)
Adoptions & walk through meet/greets:
10:00a-2:00p Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat (Closed Wed)

Adoption fees (includes spay/neuter):
Dogs - $80
Cats - $70

04/09/2026

We want to send a huge Thank You to our 2025 sponsors!
Delta K-9 Solutions DKS Mobile Grooming Raising Cane's Sunny 98.3 KTVE 10 KARD 14 myarklamiss Warrior Media Ouachita Pet Clinic Matt's Music NELA Music Association Payroll Plus Sir Speedy Signs, Print, Marketing Roman Candid Photography
Thank you to Pelican State Clothing, our go-to for festival shirts!

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this year. Reach out to us at: [email protected] or call us at 318-269-8663.

04/08/2026

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Our 6th FREE Pet Wellness Weekend hosted by PAWS of NE LA and sponsored by RedRover, BISSELL Pet Foundation and Banfield Foundation is 10 days away! We have vaccinated over 2,160 pets to date through these outreach clinics and can’t wait to help even more families and pets in need.💜

PLEASE READ if you are planning on attending and share with fellow pet owners in NE LA.

🐾When is the event?🐾
Friday, April 17th from 8am-12pm and Saturday, April 18th from 9am-4pm

🐾Where is the event?🐾
Whites Ferry Road Church at 3201 N 7th Street in West Monroe. This will be a drive thru event, with everyone staying in line, in their cars, until they reach the vet station under the church’s portico. Please pull into the parking lot at the PAWS tent/check in station. We will have volunteers there giving out paperwork and directing folks where to go.

🐾What is being offered for FREE?🐾
Rabies vaccines for dogs and cats. DAPP vaccines for dogs. RCCP vaccines for cats. Engraved pet ID tags. Flea/tick medication. Pet supplies (collars, harnesses, leashes, food, toys). Everything will be given out for FREE as long as supplies last so come early if you can. This is all thanks to support from Red Rover, Banfield, and Bissell!

🐾What about the FREE spay/neuter vouchers? Very important!🐾
We have a limited number of vouchers sponsored by Red Rover and Tito's Handmade Vodka. We will also be issuing vouchers from our regular PAWS Spay/Neuter Assistance Program on site. To increase your chances of getting a surgery voucher, PLEASE bring PROOF OF INCOME (2 consecutive pay stubs, social security benefits, or government assistance letter or card for Medicaid and/or SNAP).

🐾Important things you need to know on the day of the event:🐾
• Please bring cats in carriers (or contained in some way). We will have a limited number of cat carriers available to be used to get cats from cars to the vet station if needed.
• Please bring dogs on leash or crated. We have slip leashes for dogs to use.
• We know the event may be stressful for your pet, so please let a volunteer know if you think they may show any signs of fear aggression. We will have muzzles available. Please do not let your pet interact with other pets at the event.
• A volunteer will greet you in the parking lot upon arrival and you will fill out paperwork in your car. We can even help you fill out the paperwork if needed!
• Please be patient. We are expecting a big turnout, and the event is being put on by volunteers.

🐾Who will be giving my pet(s) the vaccinations?🐾
A wonderful local Veterinarians and vet techs are donating their time for this event to take care of your pet(s). Please make sure to thank them!

🐾Do I have to live in a certain Parish to be able to come to the event?🐾
No! Anyone in need is welcome as long as you are willing/able to drive to West Monroe.

🐾Does my pet have to come to the event?🐾
That depends… if you only need an engraved ID tag and/or surgery voucher, they do not have to come. For all other free services, the pet has to be present.

🐾How can I help with this event?🐾
We would LOVE to get more supply donations to give out. The chewy wish list for the event is here: https://www.chewy.com/g/paws-of-northeast-louisiana_b116376945 ....You can also send a monetary donation that we will happily use to buy supplies to give out.🙏 Our PayPal is [email protected]. Our Venmo is . Our mailing address is PO Box 15432 Monroe, LA 71207. Just please note that your donation is for the “wellness day”.

03/20/2026

It's the 1st day of Spring!