Project RISE

12/19/2025

We will be open for ADOPTIONS ONLY Saturday December 20th (tomorrow!) from 11am-1pm

12/14/2025

We are going to be hit by some brutally cold temperatures starting tonight. Please be aware of how long your dog is outside. Smaller dogs are more susceptible to the low temps as are puppies and seniors. Let common sense prevail.

We know there a certain breeds that absolutely love the snow and cold. Again, let common sense prevail.

Keep them safe and keep them inside. Quick supervised potty breaks are a must.

www.chicagolanddogrescue.org

12/14/2025

A huge thank you to IPAC, McGeeScott Realty and the Iberia Parish Chamber for making this year's Very Berry Christmas Quest a huge success! Project RISE had a blast hosting a stop yesterday!

🎅🏻 All the pups at IPAC will now get special Christmas treat bags designed and stuffed by some awesome Very Berry Elves!

🐶 Milo from IPAC went home on a foster-to-adoption trial!

🐱 All the IPAC cats will now get treats and special Christmas toys!

Thank you to all!!

12/14/2025

🧣 Extreme Cold Weather = Extra Care for Our Pets & Community Animals 🐾

As temperatures drop, it’s critical we take extra steps to protect pets and outdoor animals. Cold weather can be just as dangerous as heat—especially for seniors, puppies, kittens, and short-haired breeds.

How to keep pets safe in extreme cold:
• Bring pets indoors whenever possible
• Limit time outside and wipe paws after walks
• Provide warm bedding away from drafts
• Make sure food and water don’t freeze
• Check under car hoods and around tires—cats seek warmth

How to keep outdoor shelters warm for animals living outside:
• Use insulated shelters (styrofoam coolers, plastic totes, or wooden boxes)
• Elevate shelters off the ground
• Fill with straw (not blankets—blankets freeze when wet)
• Make the entrance small and wind-facing away
• Add a flap or heavy plastic over the opening
• Place shelters in dry, wind-protected areas

Even small efforts can save lives. If you see an animal struggling in the cold, reach out to local shelters or rescues. Together, we can be their warmth when winter is at its harshest. 🤍🐶🐱

Please share to spread awareness—our animals are counting on us.

12/10/2025

🌟 Fosters & Volunteers Needed — You Can Change a Life! 🌟

The holidays are here, and there’s no better time to open your heart to animals in need. IPAC is urgently looking for fosters and volunteers who can help make a real difference for the pets who rely on us every single day. 💛🐾

✨ What does a foster do?
Fostering is one of the most powerful gifts you can give. When you foster, you:
• Provide a temporary, loving home for a dog or cat
• Help them decompress from the stress of the shelter
• Learn their personality so we can better match them with adopters
• Give them the comfort, safety, and attention they crave

Even a short-term foster—just a few days!—can completely transform an animal’s confidence and well-being.

✨ What do our volunteers help with?
Volunteers are the heartbeat of our shelter. Their duties include:
• Cleaning and helping us keep the shelter running smoothly
• Taking photos/videos to help animals get noticed
• Walking dogs and giving them much-needed enrichment
• Taking pets out for a day trip or even an overnighter for a break from the kennel

Every act of kindness, big or small, makes a HUGE impact.

If you’ve ever thought about fostering or volunteering, now is the perfect time to start. Our animals need you—and they will thank you with wagging tails, soft purrs, and so much love. 💚

💚 Want to make a difference? Give us a call to learn how you can volunteer with IPAC! Contact us at 337-364-6311.

12/09/2025

Our $10 fundraiser 2026 Iberia RESCUE calendars make great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers! Get yours before they are all gone!

Ways to purchase:

🎁 Saturday, 12/13 from 9am-12Noon stop by McGeeScott Realty office (222 Fulkton Street, New Iberia)

🎄 Visit McGeeScott Realty at 222 Fulton St., New Iberia (blue house next to Pelican's Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm

🎅 Order online to pick up locally or be shipped. Order at https://projectriseiberia.square.site/product/2026-iberia-rescue-calendar/23?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

In person, we accept payment by cash, checks, Venmo, or PayPal. We can only accept credit/debit card payments for online orders.

2026 IBERIA RESCUE Calendar featuring firefighters from the New Iberia Fire Department (NIFD), the Iberia Parish Fire Department (IPFD), Acadian Ambulance, and the animals of IPAC. This is a fundraiser for Project RISE.Shipping (shipped to the same address):1 - 2 calendars = $5 for shipping total3-4...

12/03/2025

Our 2026 Iberia RESCUE calendars make a great Christmas gift and stocking stuffers!

Get yours today! They can be ordered online or purchased locally from 9am-4pm at the McGeeScott Realty office at 222 Fulton Street, New Iberia. Message us here with any questions.

They are now on sale for $10 each!

https://projectriseiberia.square.site/s/shop

12/02/2025

We were honored to be invited to attend this event and sell our 2026 Rescue calendar and merchandise. The Frosted Apron has been a great supporter of Project RISE. We are so proud of Stacy and Lexi and this fantastic book they wrote and illustrated!

Follow her page and keep up with her local events! If you get a chance to attend one of their local book signing, you need to!