Gambit's Pets 2015

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ach spring, we ask readers to submit photos of their pets, and each year they come through with dozens of charming choices.

Here are the winners of our 2015 Gambit Pets Photo contest.

BEST COSTUME BEST CAT PHOTO We couldn’t resist Caitlin Shockey’s cat Murray for his green eyes and playful pose.

Carly, a dog belonging to Ann Chatelain, isn’t much bigger than a Hershey’s Kiss — but she’s even sweeter.

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BEST DOG «PHOTO Our cover dog is a fourpound Maltese named Monte, who is about to turn one year old. Monte is no stranger to the camera — he has 58,000 followers on Instagram (@MontetheMaltese) and also is on Facebook.

To see many more photos that were submitted, visit www.bestofneworleans.com/petphotos2015.

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Hounds of Love

P H OTO S B Y CHERYL GERBER AND MISSY WILKINSON

These business owners opened their hearts to multiple pups.

BY LEE CUTRONE AND MISSY WILKINSON

CLEMENTINE

FRIDA

8-YEAR-OLD MUTT Found at the LA/SPCA FAVORITE THINGS: Running and playing with balls

6-YEAR-OLD MUTT Found at the St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter FAVORITE THINGS: Sleeping and cuddling

“Clementine changed my life. She got me into this whole dog thing.”

Blake Vonder Haar, owner of NOLA Bark Market (3041 N. Rampart St., 504-949-1525; www.nolabarkmarket.com) has four dogs she’s adopted under various circumstances.

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“Frida was challenging as a puppy, but now she’s my favorite lap dog.”

GRIS GRIS

ROMEY

5-YEAR-OLD MUTT Found with a homeless man on the street FAVORITE THING: Sleeping

5-YEAR-OLD MUTT Found on the street FAVORITE THING: Meeting people

“Gris Gris is an old soul and the love of my life.”

“Romey was thrust upon me.

He’s a real character.”

Amanda Talley, owner of Studio Amanda Talley (1382 Magazine St., 504-595-3136; www.amandatalley.com), has four resident shop dogs. Talley’s mother works with the Sabine Humane Society in Many, Louisiana, and all the dogs came from that shelter.

GINGER

PHIL JR.

3-YEAR-OLD ENGLISH CREAM DACHSHUND Sabine Humane Society in Many, Louisiana FAVORITE THING: Tennis balls

13-YEAR OLD SPRINGER SPANIEL Sabine Humane Society in Many, Louisiana LEAST FAVORITE THING: Being separated from his mom

“She knows that [her overbite] is cute.”

“Phil Jr. has been with me since he was a puppy.”

LADYBUG

ZIPPY

2-YEAR-OLD CREAM DACHSHUND Sabine Humane Society in Many, Louisiana FAVORITE THING: Playing with the pack.

4-YEAR-OLD MINIATURE ENGLISH CREAM DACHSHUND Sabine Humane Society in Many, Louisiana FAVORITE THING: Nylabones

“Watching her become part of her new gang is fun.”

“He thinks he’s a giant German Shepherd.”

Looking for your own Hounds of Love — or perhaps you’ve got some feline fondness?

Check out Gambit’s Pet Adopt-A-Thon (page 10) or visit one of the area shelters in our guide (page 13) to make a new friend, improve your karma and give a homeless New Orleans animal the life he or she deserves.

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Pampered Pets

BY LIZ MEYER AND MISSY WILKINSON

Food and water bowls, $6.99 each at Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center (309 N. Carrollton Ave., 504-488-8118; 4421 Jefferson Hwy., 504-733-8572; www. jeffersonfeed.com)

Pets reward owners with endless devotion. Share the love with toys and treats.

Plush dog toy, $9.99 at Metairie Small Animal Hospital (101 Metairie Road, 504-835-4266; www.msah.com)

Sparkly gold dog collar, $30 at Belladoggie (815 Washington Ave., 504-309-9510; www.belladoggie.com)

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Triangle mouse cat toy, $2.95 at Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center.

Wicker cat palace, $89.95 at Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center.

Pelican dog leash, $22 at Belladoggie.

Blue turtles leash, $17.25 at Metairie Small Animal Hospital.

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Lulu Foundation

Jefferson SPCA 504-736-6111

Looziana Basset Rescue

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SYLVIA I. HARBIN

COOKIE

DENISE

DIESEL

DIXIE

ESTEY

HAYDEN

Louisiana Boxer Rescue

LASPCA 504-368-5191

Lulu Foundation

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Looziana Basset Rescue

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LASPCA 504-368-5191

METAIRIE SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL

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DR. CHRISTOPHER LEGE

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METAIRIE SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL

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THANK YOU! To all our pet sponsors!

Gimme Shelters

Your guide to area animal shelters and rescue groups

BY EMMA DISCHER

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elp give a forever home to a new furry friend from one of these area animal shelters or rescue organizations. Adoption fees generally cover spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, tests for common diseases and microchipping. If you are not able to adopt or foster an animal, most shelters are looking for volunteers and donations. Information for volunteers can also be found online. If you’re interested in a particular breed of animal, contact a local shelter or search online for breed-specific rescues.

ANIMAL RESCUE NEW ORLEANS (ARNO) 271 Plauche St., Elmwood, (504) 571-1900; www.animalrescueneworleans.org Adoption hours: 3 – 7 p.m. daily

Adoption fees are $150 for dogs and $100 for cats. Fees include spaying or neutering, microchipping, shots, heartworm testing and treatment if necessary and testing for feline leukemia and immunodeficiency viruses in cats.

JEFFERSON PARISH ANIMAL SHELTER

1 Humane Way, East Jefferson, (504) 736-6111; 1869 Ames Blvd., Marrero, (504) 349-5111 Adoption hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mon.-Wed., Fri,; 9 a.m. to 6:30 Thurs., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. Adoption fees are $67 and includes two booster shots, spaying or neutering, microchipping, rabies shot, heartworm test, feline FIV, dewormer and flea treatment.

A pup rolls in the grass of New Orleans City Park on “Dog Day Afternoon,” one of the major fundraisers for the Louisiana SPCA. P H O T O BY A S H L EI G H N U S H AW G/C R E AT I V E C O M M O N S

LOUISIANA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (LA/SPCA)

1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., (504) 368-5191; www.la-spca.org Adoption hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mon.-Sat.; noon to 4 p.m. Sun. Adoption fees for dogs weighing less than 20 pounds or younger than six months are $150. Fees for cats, kittens and dogs weighing more than 20 pounds or older than six months are $80. Other small pets including rabbits are $80. The fee includes spaying or neutering, microchipping, heartworm and

flea medications, vaccinations and tags and licenses for Orleans Parish residents.

PLAQUEMINES ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY (PAWS)

455 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, (504) 392-1601; www.paws4life.org Adoption hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tues.-Sat.; Monday by appointment Adoption fees are $125 for dogs, $200 for puppies, $40 for cats and $50 for kittens. Fees include spaying or neutering, microchipping, PAGE 14

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HELPING HANDS

Shelters are always looking for donations.

These items are commonly needed.

Monetary donations or pet store gift cards Hard plastic or rubber dog and cat toys that can be disinfected Dog and cat food and treats Cat litter and pans Dog and cat beds Dog and cat hard and soft crates Collars, harnesses and leashes Office supplies Cleaning supplies PAGE 13

vaccinations, and testing and treatment for any long-term issues such as heartworm or mange.

ST. BERNARD PARISH ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER

5455 E. Judge Perez Dr., Violet, (504) 278-1534; www.sbpg.net Adoption hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mon.-Fri. Adoption fees are $125 for dogs and $35 for cats. Spaying or neutering, microchipping and all up-to-date shots are included in the fee.

ST. TAMMANY PARISH ANIMAL SHELTER 31078 Highway 36, Lacombe, (985) 809-0183; www.stpgov.org Adoption hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mon.-Sat. Adoption fees are $65 for dogs and $55 for cats. Adoptions include microchipping, vaccinations, spaying/neutering,

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testing for heartworms, and testing cats for feline leukemia and immunodeficiency viruses.

ST. TAMMANY HUMANE SOCIETY

20384 Harrison Ave., Covington, (985) 892-7387; www.sthumane.org Adoption hours: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Mon.-Fri.; Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Adoption fees are $150 for dogs and $75 for cats. Fees include spaying or neutering, vaccinations, microchipping and six months’ worth of heartworm prevention.

Adoptable cats have been tested for feline leukemia and immunodeficiency virus.

SLIDELL ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER AND ANIMAL ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SLIDELL

2700 Terrace Ave., Slidell, (985) 6464267; www.myslidell.com/ animal-control Adoption hours: 10 a.m. to 3:30 Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday

DONATE ADOPT VOLUNTEER

Visit spaymart.org to learn about our mission and for opportunities The Louisiana SPCA “tipped” the ear of a feral cat it sterilized as part of a trap and neuter program.

P H O T O BY C H ER Y L G ER B ER

Adoption fees are $90 for dogs and $80 for cats. Fees include spaying or neutering, vaccinations, microchipping, heartworm medication for dogs and feline leukemia and immunodeficiency virus testing for cats.

SPAYMART

6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie (504) 454-8200; Petsmart, 1000 S. Clearview Pkwy., Harahan, (504) 343-7000; Petco, 5300 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 495-1230; www. spaymart.org Adoption hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mon.-Sat. (Veterans location); 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (Petsmart); 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. every first and third Sat. (Petco)

VILLALOBOS RESCUE CENTER

4525 N. Claiborne Ave., (504) 948-4505; www.vrcpitbull.net Adoption hours: Noon to 3 p.m.

Tue.-Fri., noon to 2 p.m. Sat. The adoption fee is $200 for all dogs and includes spaying or neutering, vaccinations, microchipping and training sessions.

(504) 454-8200 www.spaymart.org info@spaymart.com

To renew or purchase a permit go to nolacitybark.org

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