Metairie Cat Adoption Center on the Brink: Urgent Donations Needed to Save Feline Lives

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a beloved Metairie cat adoption center is fighting to keep its doors open. The facility, a haven for stray and abandoned felines, faces imminent closure unless the community rallies behind them this GiveNOLA Day.

The Crisis at Hand

With rising operational costs and declining donations, the center—which has placed hundreds of cats in loving homes—may soon shutter. Staff and volunteers describe an atmosphere of urgency, as dozens of cats could be left without shelter or medical care if funding isn't secured.

• Over 100 cats currently rely on the center for food, shelter, and veterinary care.
• Adoption rates have dropped by 30% post-pandemic, straining resources.
• Essential services like spaying/neutering could be suspended without immediate support.

How GiveNOLA Day Could Be Their Lifeline

This year’s GiveNOLA Day (May 7th) presents a critical opportunity. As Louisiana’s largest day of local giving, every donation made through the platform will be amplified by bonus funds from the Greater New Orleans Foundation.

1. Visit the center’s GiveNOLA profile.
2. Donations as small as $10 help cover vaccinations.
3. Share their story on social media with #SaveMetairieCats.

The Ripple Effect of Closure

If the center closes, Jefferson Parish’s already overwhelmed animal shelters would absorb these cats, many of whom require special care. Local advocates warn this could lead to higher euthanasia rates.

What Do You Think?

• Should cities prioritize funding for animal shelters over other community services?
• Is adopting pets during economic downturns irresponsible?
• Would mandatory microchipping laws reduce shelter overcrowding?
• Are no-kill policies sustainable without taxpayer support?

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