Shelter Highlights

December 2023

Foster homes turn into forever homes

Pet food giveaway happening in Baton Rouge

Deadline passes to be emergency foster ahead of planned power outage at BR animal shelter

Baton Rouge animal shelter needs emergency fosters before scheduled power outage

Companion Animal Alliance seeking emergency fosters due to scheduled power outage on LSU campus

Emergency animal fosters needed due to temporary power outage

With 2-day LSU power outage coming, Companion Animal Alliance looks for fosters for animals

Baton Rouge animal shelter in need of emergency fosters ahead of scheduled power outage

BR animal shelter looking to find every pet a home for the holidays

Give a Dog a Home for the Holidays with CAA’s New Foster Program

November 2023

Companion Animal Alliance launches ‘Home for the Holidays’ foster program campaign

Home for the Holidays foster program campaign brings dogs closer to forever homes

Companion Animal Alliance hosts free pet adoption day for Black Friday

Furry Friends Friday: Sophie

CAA to waive adoption fees for Black Friday

Animal shelter to waive adoption fees for Black Friday

Companion Animal Alliance is giving away free pet food in BR

Baton Rouge animal shelter wants to find foster homes for dogs this holiday season

Furry Friends Friday: Bud, a 2-year-old Chihuahua mix

Date-A-Dog: How volunteer hours can be spent with a furry friend

Cap City Beer Fest returns to Baton Rouge, raising money for pets

Hundreds attend Cap City Beer Fest as proceeds go towards Companion Animal Alliance

Furry Friends Friday: Chance

Meet Emmie: a Fetching Fluff Ball and Furball Queen of Baton Rouge’s Royal Pet Court

Where to Adopt Dogs, Cats, Reptiles, and More in the Capital Region

October 2023

CAA Annual Beer Fest

Empty the Shelters Fall 2023

September 2023

Apartment Complex Pet Policies and Animal Shelter Overcrowding

Animal Shelter Works to Reunite Lost Pets with Owners

August 2023

BR Proud: Companion Animal Alliance Clear the Shelters

Clear the Shelters August 2023

Local Animal Shelter Encourages Adoption, Has Ways to Help

July 2023

CAA partners with BISSELL Pet Foundation for Empty the Shelters Summer Event

Furry Friend Friday: Pogo the Kitten

CAA’s PASS Program aims to keep pets from entering the shelter

June 2023

Metro Council passes ordinance to provide vet care in underserved areas

May 2023

CAA participates in Empty the Shelters national adoption event in hopes to clear much needed space

April 2023

Companion Animal Alliance hosting 10th annual FurBall

March 2023

Companion Animal Alliance partners with local media to find homes for pets

Companion Animal Alliance participates in PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week

February 2023

WBRZ Kicks off new “2une In Tails” segment with CAA pets

Baton Rouge steps up to help CAA combat capacity crisis

January 2023

CAA hosts pet food giveaway open to all members of the public

CAA awarded $150,000 in Lifesaving Funds from Petco Love

December 2022

It Takes a Village: How Transports Save Lives

CAA partners with BISSELL Pet Foundation to Empty the Shelters

November 2022

Cap City Beer Fest 2022 brings Baton Rouge together for a good cause.

September 2022

CAA partners with The Roleaux Foundation for a “Fall in Love” adoption special.

August 2022

CAA celebrates an entire room of empty kennels

Companion Animal Alliance hosts Clear the Shelters 2022

June 2022

Fire crews help animal shelter cut padlocked chain from dog’s neck.

CAA: Become a safe place for pets before they travel to a new home.

May 2022

Companion Animal Alliance takes initiative toward abused and neglected animals.

April 2022

CAA awarded in nationwide shelter event for embracing an open and welcoming culture.

February 2022

He and his dog got each other through dark times. Here's how one Baton Rouge group helped.

CAA’s Alumni Association gives pet parents a chance to connect.

December 2021

Louisiana legislation aims to end euthanizing healthy pets

Foster a dog during the holiday season

Non-profit leader tackles reducing post-holiday pet abandonment

November 2021

Mercedes Benz of Baton Rouge donates $4k to local animal shelter

Baton Rouge Beer Fest sees big crowd

Companion Animal Alliance caring for more pets than usual this fall

Cap City Beer Fest brings brews, music and food to downtown Baton Rouge

October 2021

Companion Animal Alliance working to find solution to shelter overflow

Jim Engster Show: NPR News of Baton Rouge

Every dog has his day thanks to the CAA Pet Food Pantry

September 2021

Lifesaving Resiliency Grants

Animal Shelters In The Gulf South Are Literally Overflowing With Animals

Kentucky Humane Society takes in over 60 animals from hurricane-ravaged Louisiana shelters

Companion Animal Alliance Clear the Shelters

LSU’s on-campus shelter hosts their annual "Clear the Shelters" event

WHICH LOCAL FESTIVALS ARE STILL SCHEDULED THIS FALL?

August 2021

Sheltered dogs, cats being evacuated from Ida’s path to Lebanon

Companion Animal Alliance seeks emergency fosters, urging pet safety ahead of Ida

June 2021

Pandemic Pets: An Increase in Fostering is Keeping More Baton Rouge Pets Alive

April 2021

$200,000 grant given to Companion Animal Alliance by newly named Petco Love

Tin Roof Brewing to Partner with Companion Animal Alliance for Dog Adoption Day on April 24

Pawareness Podcast #22: Companion Animal Alliance of Baton Rouge

March 2021

Companion Animal Alliance offers a dog walking program benefiting both you and shelter dogs

Aspiring Eagle Scout builds cat hiding boxes, other items for Baton Rouge animal shelter

February 2021

Show people you adopted from Companion Animal Alliance by joining its first alumni group

Don’t Let These Lonely Hearts Spend Valentine’s Day Alone

January 2021

A Place to Call Home

October 2020

Local Animal Shelters Preparing for Hurricane Delta

As millions of pet owners grapple with evictions, HSUS steps in with resources to ease the struggle

September 2020

Get Fit with Fido Allows Volunteers to Exercise With Shelter Animals at Companion Animal Alliance

August 2020

Animal shelters encourage pet owners to prep for storm

2019 Annual Report

Baton Rouge animal shelter saves more lives than ever during pandemic thanks to foster program

July 2020

Donations to animal shelters to be matched this week in ‘Clear The Shelters’ pet adoption campaign

June 2020

Artist to create art of beloved family pets for Companion Animal Alliance

Community steps up: Save rate, fostering efforts increase at Companion Animal Alliance

May 2020

Going Back to Work May be Tough on Your Four-Legged Friends

Animal Shelter of The Week: Companion Animal Alliance

Companion Animal Alliance to Reopen May 15th

April 2020

CAA to re-home puppies and pigs amid virus outbreak in new program, Pet Pals

Louisiana animal organizations urge community members to have a plan in place for their pets

March 2020

Shelter asks public to foster animals during “stay at home” order; receives overwhelming response

Coronavirus impact on Baton Rouge animal hospitals, shelters

Donated Vehicle Keeps Animal Welfare Program Running

January 2020

Kick Off the Next Decade Right

Baton Rouge toy company to host Mardi Gras ball to benefit Companion Animal Alliance