Defending abused, neglected and mistreated animals in Louisiana since 1988.

The Humane Society of Louisiana protects and defends animals from cruelty, neglect and mistreatment. Through cruelty investigation, crime prevention, education and animal care programs, we promote nonviolence and compassion for all animals statewide.


The Humane Society of Louisiana is a licensed 'pet detective' agency working to fight cruelty in the trenches and to prevent animal abuse wherever it occurs. We operate programs ranging from disaster relief and emergency response to lifesaving cross-country adoption transports carried out in partnership with small, rural shelters. We respond to cruelty and emergency complaints around the state, working daily with shelter directors, law enforcement officers, DAs and caring citizens statewide. We have a small staff and are supported by more than 100 active volunteers. We operate the 47 acre Enoch J. Donaldson Animal Sanctuary for rescued horses in Mount Hermon; we are working to expand this facility to save more lives. Our TransPUPtation Station - the hub of our cross country animal transports - is 2 hours north of New Orleans near the Louisiana/MS border. Our no-kill New Orleans shelter and charitable thrift store were destroyed during Hurricane Katrina, but we still operate many activities and programs in our hometown. We manage the Mardi Gras horse adoption program to find homes for former parade horses, and we stage the annual NOLA Veggie Fest - now in its 10th year; it's the South's largest festival promoting cruelty-free lifestyles and a plant-based diet. We assist feral cat colony caregivers, work to expand state and local animal protection laws and educate the public about animal protection issues.