Capital Area Animal Welfare Society in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
About Capital Area Animal Welfare Society
Capital Area Animal Welfare Society is an animal shelter in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1988. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Magic Happens Rabbit Rescue, about 1.7 mi away.
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30.39462, -91.03379
What Capital Area Animal Welfare Society does
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- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Magic Happens Rabbit Rescue6857 Siegen Ln, Baton Rouge, LAAnimal rescue1.7 mi
- Cat Haven11130 N Harrells Ferry Rd, Baton Rouge, LAAnimal shelter3.0 mi
- Northside Humane Society8660 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LAHumane society5.2 mi
- Friends of the Animals Dog Adoption House8476 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LAAnimal rescue5.8 mi
- City of Denham Springs Animal Control447 Lamm St, Denham Springs, LAAnimal control7.4 mi
- Companion Animal Alliance2550 Gourrier Ave, Baton Rouge, LAAnimal shelter9.7 mi
- Hokies Hounds Beagle Rescue43157 LA-933, Prairieville, LAAnimal rescue10 mi
- Animal Care Center of Gonzales14076 Highway 44, Gonzales, LAAnimal shelter11 mi
- Barking Wishes - Senior Pet Rescue & Sanctuary12025 Sullivan Rd, Baton Rouge, LAAnimal sanctuary11 mi
- Rescue Alliance12484 Highway 44, Gonzales, LAAnimal rescue12 mi
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Where is Capital Area Animal Welfare Society located?
Capital Area Animal Welfare Society is at 6357 Quinn Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70817 in East Baton Rouge Parish.
What are the hours of Capital Area Animal Welfare Society?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (225) 752-5801 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Capital Area Animal Welfare Society?
Start on caaws.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Capital Area Animal Welfare Society?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Capital Area Animal Welfare Society tax-deductible?
Capital Area Animal Welfare Society matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 72-0892509), with reported annual revenue of about $154,805. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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