Unleashed by Adrian Hirsch – Finding your furry friend faster

As of January 25th, the number of days the East Baton Rouge Parish animal shelter must hold stray animals for owner reclamation decreased substantially. Previously dogs were held for six days and cats for four days. An amendment to the Animal Control ordinance now mandates the shelter to house any unidentified animal for three days and any animal wearing identification (tags, microchip, tattoo) for five days. Feral cats with notched ears (which signify they are spayed/neutered) are released to rescue. Read more…