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Animal rescue group pleads with public to spay, neuter pets
May 24, 2023 4:32 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Companion Animal Alliance of Baton Rouge on Wednesday issued a plea to area residents, asking them to spay and neuter their pets and to adopt when looking to add a pet to their home. The group said that it's up against troubling math, as demonstrated... more » -
As deadline approaches, 844 kids remain without a sponsor in Salvation Army's Angel Tree program Play Video
December 3, 2021 10:51 PM
UPDATE: As of 3 p.m. Monday, 844 children still need to be adopted by Wednesday's deadline. Read the original story below ---------- BATON ROUGE - More than half of the children participating in this year's Angel Tree program with The Salvation Army of Baton Rouge have not... more » -
'My baby was murdered': Mother heartbroken over 1-year-old's death in foster care Play Video
September 20, 2021 8:44 PM
CARVILLE - The foster parents of a toddler who was killed while under their care are behind bars with their bonds set at $500,000 each, and now the little girl's biological mother says the state has blood on its hands. Jakayla Sonnier said she will live a lifetime of... more » -
Donations sought for care of 13 dogs after owner passes away
September 13, 2021 2:00 PM
The Humane Society of Louisiana is asking for donations to help treat and place 13 Maltese dogs after their elderly owner passed away last week. The non-profit organization says they have been working multiple cases following Hurricane Ida's landfall, when they were alerted to this situation. The dogs were... more » -
Slidell man arrested after allegedly having sex with two of his dogs
August 25, 2021 4:16 PM
SLIDELL - A man was arrested after allegedly sexually abusing two of his dogs. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office said they searched 52-year-old Kenneth Starling's home after a complaint was made about his inappropriate behavior towards animals. Deputies said they found numerous images and videos of animals being... more » -
Rescue dogs flown out of La. to ease stress on shelters during hurricane season
June 23, 2021 4:24 PM
GRAND RAPIDS - A plane carrying over 150 Louisiana shelter dogs landed in Michigan Wednesday afternoon. Dogs were moved out of Louisiana to relieve animal shelters during hurricane season. The BISSELL Pet Foundation flew shelter pets to West Michigan Regional Airport, where they will be shared between six shelters... more » -
Baton Rouge animal shelter overflowing with kittens, looking for help Play Video
May 31, 2021 7:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - It's breeding season for cats and kittens are being dropped off by the dozens at Companion Animal Alliance. "In May alone, we have actually intaken over 500-hundred cats, in just 30 to 31 days," CAA Executive Director Jillian Sergio said. Most of the cats are... more » -
Gonzales animal shelter hopes to find homes for cats removed from hoarding situation Play Video
May 16, 2021 7:07 PM
GONZALES – More than a dozen cats were up for adoption this weekend after 76 cats were removed from two hoarding situations near Alexandria. “They were unhealthy, sick, had upper respiratory infections, all malnourished and one actually had bones in its stomach,” said Director of Operations with Rescue Alliance... more » -
WBRZ's Dog Days of Summer helps find blind dog a forever family Play Video
October 10, 2017 9:53 AM
BATON ROUGE - A dog awaiting adoption finally found a home after being featured on WBRZ last month. Holly, a three-year-old German Shepherd mix, is blind and sat waiting to be adopted. After the news story about her aired on television, a family went looking for her. ... more » -
Failed adoption devastates family, questions process Play Video
June 19, 2017 6:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - A couple in Central has been trying for years to have a child. Their story does not have a good ending, but they've chosen to tell their story in the hopes that it doesn't happen to anyone else. Dylan and Kristin David knew from the start... more » -
Local students raise awareness about animal adoption
April 6, 2017 12:38 PM
Fifth graders at Hammond Eastside Elementary Magnet School hosted an animal food drive from March 27-31 after being tasked with tackling a social action issue. To raise awareness about animal adoption, students achieved their goal of collecting 1,000 items. On Wednesday, the kids donated the food to the Tangi... more » -
Gov. Edwards declares Nov. 19 Adoption Awareness Day
November 19, 2016 2:57 PM
BATON ROUGE - November 19 is now Adoption Awareness Day in Louisiana, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced in a press release Saturday. Edwards said the day is dedicated to raise awareness for adoption, and for families willing and able to provide a home to a child in foster care.... more » -
Autographed LSU helmet being raffled so couple can add a new member to their team
June 21, 2016 12:02 AM
BATON ROUGE - Matt and Lindsey Galey are attempting to start a family but because of the high cost of adoption, they're turning to an unconvential method of help: their family's LSU Football fandom. The price tag on adoption is around $25,000 total. The Galey's have received monetary donations... more » -
Couple turns to Internet for adoption help
December 31, 2015 3:49 PM
BATON ROUGE - Kelly Beth and Obbie Todd have been trying to start a family for years. "Pretty much we've been trying to have a child since we've... I was ready to have a baby the day he put a ring on my finger," said Kelly Beth. Their... more » -
ShoppersChoice and Friends of the Animals: Bark n' BBQ Fundraiser/Adoption Event Play Video
September 15, 2015 9:32 AM
BATON ROUGE- Friends of the Animals and ShoppersChoice are teaming up to to put on Bark n' BBQ, a fundraising/adoption event. All proceeds from the event will go to Friends of the Animals. There will be a bunch of animals on hand at the event, ready for adoption. The event... more »