Natchitoches Animal Control Shelter

Natchitoches Animal Control Shelter Natchitoches Animal Control Shelter
Open Monday thru Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for adoptions & surrenders.

Natchitoches Animal Control Shelter houses unwanted and abandoned animals from within the City of Natchitoches. Please visit our FB Homepage for a list of adoptable pets and status.

Available for adoption - Spot, one year old, unaltered male, white/grey, 42 lbs, terrier type dog. Given booster vaccin...
05/10/2026

Available for adoption - Spot, one year old, unaltered male, white/grey, 42 lbs, terrier type dog.

Given booster vaccination with intranasal bordatella. Treated for worms, fleas and ticks, and heartworm preventative.

Prefers to walk alongside of you and doesn't care for a leash. Great behavior and listens well. You can see his energy and he is ready to run and play.

Adoption fee is $75.00.

Found dog - 5/8/2026 - Found running loose in the 300 block of Airport Road. Owner can contact us at 318-357-3885 to id...
05/08/2026

Found dog - 5/8/2026 - Found running loose in the 300 block of Airport Road. Owner can contact us at 318-357-3885 to identify and reclaim.

M-I-C-R-O-C-H-I-P-S WORK!!!!! This is a tale of Dollie, a female Doberman owned by the Winn family who live in the pari...
05/07/2026

M-I-C-R-O-C-H-I-P-S WORK!!!!! This is a tale of Dollie, a female Doberman owned by the Winn family who live in the parish about two miles outside of the city limits past I-49 corridor. She was reported "Lost" but being outside of our jurisdiction, we could only pray for her safe return. Fast forward to this morning, we received a call about a dog running loose around Pilgrims Pride on the bypass. She was easily captured, taken to the shelter, scanned, and to our amazement, she was microchipped. Within minutes, we were able to get in touch with her family members and she was returned expeditiously.

While it may be curious as to how a dog traveled over ten miles, or maybe a samaritan found her and brought her into the city and released her in close proximity to the shelter, the fact of the matter is that her being microchipped was the winning factor in getting her returned to her family. Collars can be removed or broken, but a microchip is the best way to ensure that your family member can be returned. Best $20 to $80 investment you can take.

Contact your veterinarian for the opportunity of a lifetime and help us to better enable to help you. Microchip your pet today.

Available for adoption - Goldie Boy, juvenile, unaltered male, tan/white, 52 lbs, terrier type dog. He was given booste...
05/04/2026

Available for adoption - Goldie Boy, juvenile, unaltered male, tan/white, 52 lbs, terrier type dog.

He was given booster vaccination to include intranasal bordatella. Also treated for worms, fleas and ticks, and received heartworm preventative medication.

He is super active, loves to play. Tosses his food bowls around and listens well. Walks good on a leash.

Adoption fee is $75.00.

***UPDATE*** - 4/30/2026 Chop has been adopted by the Reliford family. Thank you for your early arrival and meeting us ...
04/29/2026

***UPDATE*** - 4/30/2026 Chop has been adopted by the Reliford family. Thank you for your early arrival and meeting us at the gate. That is a dedicated family and Chop is in great hands.

Chop is a little over three years old, still in tack male, black/tan, 97 lbs, Rottweiler. He was an inside pet, but previous owner took on more responsibility at work and felt that Chop was not getting the proper attention that he deserves. He was surrendered so that special family can give him an opportunity.

He is up to date on all vaccinations, bordatella, and had a three year rabies vaccination in December 2025. The shelter gave him a monthly flea/tick, dewormer, and mange treatment just to cover all basis. During his last vet visit, he was tested for Heartworms as a weak positive.

He is a little timid, but is looking for friendship. Seems to know basic commands and will sit next to you for approval. Did not seem to have any problems while walking down the kennels with other dogs present. Ideal dog for someone looking for a home protector due to his intimidating stature.

Adoption fee is $75.00.

Available for adoption - We have a returned pet. Snoop Dogg was born at the shelter on August 25, 2025. He was adopted...
04/28/2026

Available for adoption - We have a returned pet. Snoop Dogg was born at the shelter on August 25, 2025. He was adopted at eight weeks of age. Had a good life for six months, he was an inside pet, but thru trials and tribulations, he just could not get the whole being house trained. Reluctantly, he was returned to the shelter. Almost eight months to the day that he was blessed to come into this world. Praying that a family out there has the time, need, and available love to give, to save Snoop Dogg and get him out of this shelter.

Snoop Dogg, eight months old, 41 lbs, black/white, terrier type puppy. Has been given booster vaccinations with bordatella, deworming medication, flea/tick treatment, and heartworm preventative.

Still has a lot of growing to do.

Adoption fee is $75.00.

UPDATE 5/7/26 - Oakley has been adopted.Available for adoption - Oakley, 6-8 months old, unaltered female, brown/white, ...
04/20/2026

UPDATE 5/7/26 - Oakley has been adopted.

Available for adoption - Oakley, 6-8 months old, unaltered female, brown/white, 28 lbs, shepherd type dog.

Given vaccinations to include bordatella, deworming medication, flea/tick treatment, and heartworm preventative.

Was kept in a small apartment and she quickly grew too big and was too energetic for that area. Sweet girl with her two glass blue eyes just piercing into your heart.

Adoption fee is $75.00.

04/14/2026

Often overlooked Animal Control Appreciation Week 2026 runs from April 12–18, 2026. This annual, second-full-week-of-April observance recognizes the crucial, often dangerous, work animal care and control officers perform to ensure public safety, protect animals, and reunite pets with families.

Thank you to all Animal Control Officers. Hard work, true work, and more than just a “dog catcher.”

04/14/2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY

POSITION: Animal Control Officer

DESCRIPTION: Enforcement of the Animal Control Ordinance; maintain records and reports regarding impounded animals, bites, quarantines, investigations, citations and daily stats. Uses Microsoft Office. Performs maintenance and upkeep on kennels. Provides animals with nutrition and medical care. After hours and weekend hours required.

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent. Must be a licensed driver.

CONTACT: Human Resources Department
Applications may be picked up with Human Resource at
750 2nd Street or you can fill out an application online
at www.natchitochesla.gov

DEADLINE: Until position is filled

THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Adopted - Teddy was ecstatic to be going to a new home with the Breland Family.
03/27/2026

Adopted - Teddy was ecstatic to be going to a new home with the Breland Family.

Address

450 Fairgrounds Road
Natchitoches, LA
71457

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

318-357-3885

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