New Orleans Pet Care: 11/23/14

Nov. 24, 2014
Contact: Alicia Haefele, Communications Director
504.762.3322│504.444.2284│alicia@la-spca.org

Are you in Compliance with the Orleans Parish Intact Permit?
Louisiana SPCA to send out notices starting December 1

NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana SPCA Humane Law Enforcement is responsible for the enforcement of all Chapter 18 Animal Ordinances and will mail reminders to all pet owners not in compliance with the Intact Permit law outlined in Sections 18: 305-312 of the City of New Orleans Code of Ordinances starting December 1.

In 2010, the City of New Orleans approved a law that requires all pets more than 6 months of age to be spayed/neutered or have an Intact Permit. If your pet is spayed/neutered then you are automatically in compliance with the law. If your pet is intact (not spayed/neutered) then you must apply for an Intact Permit through the Louisiana SPCA per the City.

To obtain an Intact Permit you must complete one application per animal in your household. The permit requires proof of current vaccinations from a licensed veterinarian, microchip, photo of your pet, a one-time application fee of $75 and an annual permit fee of $20. Each pet’s Intact Permit must be renewed annually.

Residents who receive notices from the Louisiana SPCA regarding the Intact Permit will have 30 days to comply with the law. Exemptions are available for those pets that cannot be spayed/neutered for medical reasons.

Intact Permit applications are available online and can also be obtained by visiting the Louisiana SPCA at 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. in Algiers. Visitwww.la-spca.org/intact to learn more about the Intact Permit and other Orleans Parish Animal Ordinances or call Louisiana SPCA Humane Law Enforcement at 504.368.5191 ext. 100.

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The Louisiana SPCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the elimination of animal suffering. As the oldest and most comprehensive animal welfare organization in the state, the Louisiana SPCA provides care for over 20,000 homeless and companion animals annually. For more than 125 years, the Louisiana SPCA has been committed to serving the needs of the people and animals in the community and across the region as a 4-Star Charity Navigator rated nonprofit ranking in the top 1 percent nationally. For more information, call 504.368.5191 or visitwww.la-spca.org.