Cara's House-Ascension Parish Animal Shelter

Cara's House-Ascension Parish Animal Shelter Cara's House is the open intake shelter for Ascension parish. We striv We do not accept animals on the weekends. FOSTERING SAVES LIVES!!!!

As a 501c3 non-profit shelter, we strive to provide the best care for the animals in our shelter while they wait for their forever homes. Although Ascension parish government does supply some funding for our operations, we rely heavily on volunteers, donations, and fundraising to generate the funds needed to care for the animals in our facility. Cara's House relies greatly on the public's support

to help provide the best care for our shelter animals. Without your contributions of time and money, we would not be able to care for the approximately 3,000 animals a year that come through our doors. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

ADOPTIONS:

Please come by any time during our normal business hours if you are interested in adopting. Dog Adoption - $115
Cat Adoption - $85

STRAYS:
We only take animals from Ascension parish. If you have found a stray that you need to bring in, please call (225)675-0400 or come by during our normal business hours Monday-Friday. OWNER SURRENDERS:
Surrenders are by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Once online form is completed, shelter staff will contact you to set up appointment. If you have an animal that needs to be surrendered, please click on the link below:

https://carashouse.formstack.com/forms/owner_surrender_form

$50 -unaltered animal
$25-altered animal(proof required)

OWNER RECLAIM:
You must have proof of ownership and proof of current rabies vaccination to reclaim an animal. If not reclaimed in 3 days, an adoption fee will be charged. First offense--$50
Second offense-$100
Third offense-$150 or you can loose ownership of your animal. If you are interested in fostering, please send a private message to our page.

This beautiful 9 wk old sweet tabby just wants to be your best friend. Cypress is at Petco in Gonzales waiting for someo...
06/02/2026

This beautiful 9 wk old sweet tabby just wants to be your best friend.

Cypress is at Petco in Gonzales waiting for someone to fall in love with him.

You have to love a little 10 wk old orange tabby! Go to Petco in Gonzales & meet Kurt today! 🧡 He would love to go home...
06/02/2026

You have to love a little 10 wk old orange tabby!

Go to Petco in Gonzales & meet Kurt today! 🧡 He would love to go home with you!

Go to Petco in Gonzales and meet Cedar!! 💙He is a sweet little 9 wk old brown tabby boy that would love to go home with...
06/02/2026

Go to Petco in Gonzales and meet Cedar!! 💙

He is a sweet little 9 wk old brown tabby boy that would love to go home with you!

Russell, a beautiful, 10 wk old, medium haired boy would love to be a part of your family. Go to Petco in Gonzales and ...
06/02/2026

Russell, a beautiful, 10 wk old, medium haired boy would love to be a part of your family.

Go to Petco in Gonzales and meet him today! 🖤

Rumi is at Petco in Gonzales looking for a family to call her own! 💗
06/02/2026

Rumi is at Petco in Gonzales looking for a family to call her own! 💗

06/01/2026
At the Petco in Gonzales waiting to go home with you‼️
05/31/2026

At the Petco in Gonzales waiting to go home with you‼️

These kittens are in a foster home. If you are interested in adopting this kitten, please send us a message with your co...
05/31/2026

These kittens are in a foster home. If you are interested in adopting this kitten, please send us a message with your contact information and the name of the foster kitten you are interested in. We will share with the foster, and the foster will be in touch.

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05/31/2026

Sunflower is at Petco in Gonzales looking for a forever home. 🖤

Address

9894 Airline Highway
Sorrento, LA
70778

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 5pm - 8pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+12256750400

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