Lafayette, Louisiana

Sec. 10-101. – Generally.

(h) Adoption of impounded animals. Any animal that has been impounded at the Lafayette Animal Care Center (or a rescue organization) for the prescribed period or given by the owner by signature may be offered for adoption. Before being allowed to adopt any animal, the adopter shall agree in writing to such terms and conditions as are required by the Lafayette Animal Care Center. Adoption fees are not to exceed $35.00 for dogs/cats and, where applicable, shall include the sterilization, micro-chipping, rabies vaccination, Feline Rhinotracheitis Viral Calici Panleukopenia (FVRCP or booster) vaccination for cats, DH2PP (Distemper Hepatitis Parainfluenza Parvo virus or booster) vaccination for dogs, deworming and flea control, provided on intake. Dogs over six months must be tested for heartworm disease. The Lafayette Animal Care Center may offer for adoption unusual animals which may include, but are not limited to, pigs, goats, and birds for a price determined by the animal care center supervisor. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, adoption fees may be waived or reduced for an adoption event, veterans, a rescue organization, senior citizens 65 years or older, and any rescue animals.