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Animal Services

25026 Hwy 36
Abita Springs, LA 70420

Phone: (985) 809-0183
Fax: (985) 809 -0284

In order to expedite the process of responding to citizen needs, the Department of Animal Services has created the complaint email system.  Please include as much specific information as possible, including addresses and phone numbers.  ALL EMAIL COMPLAINTS MUST BE NON-EMERGENCY ONLY. Click HERE to register a NON-EMERGENCY complaint.

Animal Services
Our VIsion / Our Mission

We envision the day when all citizens, their property and their neighborhoods will be safe from the dangers and nuisances of irresponsible pet ownership. We envision the day when animals will not suffer because of human abuse, neglect or ignorance; and that every pet born will be assured of a good home and care all it's natural life.

In keeping with our vision, our mission is to balance the health, safety and welfare needs of people and animals in St. Tammany Parish by:

  • Protecting the rights of people from dangers and nuisances caused by uncontrolled animals.
  • Ensuring the legal protection of animals from mistreatment.
  • Promoting, motivating and enforcing responsible pet ownership.
Animal Services Staff

Heather Brewster
Assistant Director

Animal Control Officers
Kate Stegall
Wendy Molaison
Shelly Hudson

 

Office Staff
Dee Hollandsworth
Penny McHenry

Shelter Staff
Phyllis Bernholz
Ann Bourgeois
Stacy Szczepaniak

Additional Information

Adoptions
Prevent Another Litter Grant Program Application (pdf)
St. Tammany Petfinders.com
Pet Harbor
Adoption Fees (pdf)
Adoption Application (pdf)

Pet Evacuation Information
www.pets-allowed-hotels.com
www.petswelcome.com

Animal Related Laws
Animal Licensing
Rabies Vaccine & Parish Licensure (pdf)
Local Ordinances

Other Resources
Lost/Found Pets Information (pdf)
Post Lost/Found Pets
Neighbors 4 Neighbors Status Report (pdf)
Neighbors 4 Neighbors
PAWS
FAQ's (pdf)