Contact: roicyvolunteers@ gmail.com
Roicy Duhon Animal Control, 613 W. Pont des Mouton (off north University or I-49 north heading toward Carencro)
Lafayette, LA; Phone: 337-291-5645 (keep trying as they   more...are busy) Fax: 337-291-7051
NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 10:00 - 2:00
www.acadiana.petfinder.com (or http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/LA40.html )

There are many dogs and cats that currently need adoption or rescues. The black dogs have an extra hard time and they continue to be left behind. Please help if you can and consider one of these special animals that would love to come home with you!  less

Roicy Duhon Animal Control (LACC), 613 W. Pont des Mouton (off north University or I-49 north heading toward Carencro)
Lafayette, LA; Phone: 337-291-5645 (keep trying and be persistent... they are busy   more...but will get to you) * Fax: 337-291-7051
NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 10:00 - 2:00 ** Let people know! **
www.acadiana.petfinder.com (or http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/LA40.html )
Follow this link to see the latest news feature on the Roicy(LACC) animals up for adoption: http://www.klfy. com/Global/ story.asp? S=7466009

In the spirit of the season... these special dogs & cats are all waiting for a place to call home.
Please open your heart and help those that remain behind.
CATS: One Sassy Siamese kitten
Two Black cats (Momma Marilyn and her baby girl Meri)
Three terriffic Tabby's (very friendly)
One gorgeous golden eyed gigantic black and white boy named Sherman!

DOGS: Dashing through the snow was Frieda, a high Dobie mix momma, now ready for her own family
In a one horse open sleigh were Zeke (ACD) and his three Rat Terrier pals, Elsie Katie, and Sweet Sue
'Ore the fields did Pearl (darling Black Terrier), Annie (carmel & white Terrier), and Oreo (black & white Terrier) Go!
Laughing all the way (and truly smiling if you check their photos) were Sugar (Yellow Lab) and Chip (Chi Terrier)
HO, HO, HO barked Drake (gorgeous flat-coated Retriever) and Roux (handsome chocolate Lab)
Bells on bob tails ring, making the spirits of Summer the sad young Catahoula bright
What fun it is to howl and sing said Snoopy (Beagle Terrier) and Kelly the Pug a sleighing song tonight
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, sang Cameron the Yellow Lab, jingle all the way
We all hope to find good homes this holiday and ride home in a one horse family sleigh.
(Not a poet, and I know it.)

Lafayette Animal Control on Petfinder:
http://www.acadiana.petfinder.com  less

A photo slide show of the cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies on adoption row at the Roicy Duhon Animal Control facility in Lafayette, Louisiana. These sweet and precious animals have just a short time before   more...their chance at life is over. We must do what we can to not forget those in the pound.  less

The animals in this video are available at Roicy Duhon Animal Control, 613 W. Pont des Mouton (off north University or I-49 north heading toward Carencro);Lafayette, LA; Phone: 337-291-5645 (Keep trying   more...and be persistent... They are busy but will get to you.)
NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 10:00 - 2:00

http://www.acadiana.petfinder.com



The holidays are a VERY slow time for the animals wait and wait but not a lot of people are coming to see them. Consider giving the gift of life and adopt an animal over the holiday season. Roicy is closed Thurs-Friday, but OPEN Saturday from 10-2. Bring your family and come see the many faces of those hoping for a new home for Thanksgiving.

On the cat side, a very special plea for Pricilla, a gorgeous Tortie with a sleek black coat and chocolate spots. She loves people and for some reason Torties do not seem to get adopted easily but I don't understsand why. She is such a good girl waits patiently and is so loving and hopeful but she has been continues to be overlooked.

Several very nice adults that have been held over, 4 held over kittens including 2 Tabbys and 2 black kittens. There are 4 new owner surrendered Siamese kittens that are darling with pretty blue eyes.

On the dog side, a special plea for Tyler, a darling little Terrier mix that is a little shy but sweet as can be. There are donations of $200 to the 501(c)3 that will rescue him. McDoogle is a character and a great dog that we think is a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. New dogs include a super super sweet JRT; a pair of owner surrendered Lab babies (one Yellow one Black); a happy Aussie girl; a tan Terrier mix; Basset mix, and black wirehaired Terrier mix. Lastly, there is Max, a Shep mix adopted as a puppy and now an adolescent. Maybe he got too big for his family? Maybe they just didn't care. Sadly for him, he was dumped right before Thanksgiving.

Please give these wonderful dogs and cats something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving and help Save a Life.
www.acadiana.petfinder.com  less

As of 10/11/2007 these are the animals available for adoption at Roicy Duhon Animal Control in Lafayette, Louisiana. Their time is limited, so if you can help please do so quickly. To see the current   more...available animals please go to http://acadiana.petfinder.com  less

Roicy Duhon Animal Control is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. This video contains the photos of the animals available for adoption as of October 2, 2007. There time is limited, so please do what you   more...can now to help.

There are many adorable kittens in all colors. There are two sweet young cats, Monkey and Blue, who were owner surrendered together. Their only crime was that they were too active, and now they find themselves behind bars.

As usual, the black Labs are present, this time 4 of them. Blackie and his two sons, Noah and Jonah, were surrendered. And Seth was probably found as a stray, but nobody has come for him. These sweet, shiny black boys will have a tough time finding a home, as black Labs and their mixes are just about the most common site on death row and the toughest to get out. So, with Dubois who was held over, that makes 5 of them. The dog that is so in demand in the east, is thrown away like yesterday's newspaper here in the south. It is heartbreaking, and as anybody who has ever loved a Lab knows, a crime, as there is no better family pet around.

It seems that a direct result of getting the word out locally by TV, flyers and email, there is a huge jump in intake numbers. This animal control facitily has already taken in over 8,000 animals, some of those wildlife, but in any event, almost 1000 animals more than ALL of last year. Perhaps the staff is not being brutally honest with these people, or perhaps they don't want to know. Some come in with dog houses, beds, toys, even clothes. These people are living on Fantasy Island, as the fact of the matter is that a very large percentage of the animals entering this facility will die. This was not the case for the two years after Katrina, because everyone wanted to save Katrina animals and their offspring, but it is no longer the case anymore. The overpopulation problem here is astounding. The director made the decision about 1.5 years ago to give those who make it to adoption more time, and the volunteers agree with this as it is impossible to get anybody out in a very few days, especially now. So, these adoption row residents have a chance to be held over, sometimes several times. But many of the animals won't ever have that chance. They are the faces that we will never see....the bios you will never read. And when one of these on adoption row goes to a home quickly, someone else from stray hold gets to go to adoption row. And, as is true in many shelters throughout south Louisiana, they are animals who would have been adopted, if there was space and time. I pray that one day the people in south Louisiana "get it".  less

These lost and lonely pets are hoping that someone is trying to find them before it's too late. Due to no fault of their own, these cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies find themselves on death row at the   more...Roicy Duhon Animal Control Center in Lafayette, LA. They are looking for a place, searching for a face, looking for anyone they know. Right now nothings going right for these animals, and they are waiting for someone to take them home before their time is up. Won't you be the one?  less

These animals find themselves in the Lafayette Animal Control facility in Louisiana in the middle of December. With Christmas just around the corner, many of these cats and dogs wonder where they will   more...spend the holidays. Won't you adopt a homeless pet so they can be home for the holidays?

ROICY DUHON ANIMAL CONTROL CENTER
613 Pont Des Mouton Road, Lafayette, LA 70507
337-291-5645
roicyvolunteers@gmail.com

To view the currently available pets, please go to http://www.acadiana.petfinder.com

Please note: This video was made by volunteers. While the volunteers do not agree with LACC's euthanizing policy, we do what we can to save as many of these precious lives as we can. Also, the owner of this YouTube site runs a non-profit non-kill animal rescue. When we can, we pull from Roicy (LACC) and foster the animals until we can get them fully vetted and adopted. But, we can not do it without the support of those in the local and online communities. Your thoughts, prayers, volunteering, and donations all work together to save the lives of these precious animals. If you can't help the animals here. Please do what you can to help the animals in your own neighborhood. Happy Holidays!  less

Rescue Me by Tokio Hotel

This used to be our secret
Now I'm hiding here alone
Can't help but read our names on the wall
and wash them off the stone
I trusted you in every way
But not enough to make you stay
  more...Turn around
I've lost my ground

Come and rescue me ----- I'm burning
Can't you see ------ Come and resuce me
Only you can set me free ------ Come and resuce me
Rescue me

We lied when we were dreamin'
Our cryin' was just fake
I wish you could deny it
Here and today

My s.o.s. On radio
The only chance to let you know
What I fear

Can you hear
Come and rescue me ----- I'm burning
Can't you see ------ Come and rescue me
Only you can set me free ------- Come and rescue me
Rescue me ----- You and me

The walls are coming closer
My senses fade away
I'm haunted by your shadow
I reach to feel your face

You're not here
Are you here?

Come and rescue me
Rescue me

Come and rescue me ------ I'm burning
Can't you see ------ Come and rescue me
Only you can set me free ------ Come and rescue me
Rescue me  less

Mental health recovery stories from people who have been diagnosed with serious mental illnesses. The system says it's not possible. Oh yeah?

The animals in this video are available for adoption as of October 16, 2007 at the Lafayette Animal Control facility on Pont des Mouton Rd. in Lafayette, Louisiana. Photos and video are done by animal   more...rescue volunteers who want to see these wonderful animals saved before their time is up. The volunteers all rescue animals from the LACC facility when we have space and funding. However, we can not save them all. We need YOUR help! If you can, please adopt one of these precious animals before their time is up. Save a Life, Adopt a Pet! Please go to http://acadiana.petfinder.com to see the currently available animals.  less

These homeless cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies are looking for their furr-ever homes. They wonder if anyone is looking for them. They just want to go home. Can you provide a home for one? Please check   more...your local pounds and shelters for the purr-fect match for your home.

The ones in this video can be adopted or rescued from Roicy Duhon Animal Control on Pont des Mouton Rd. in Lafayette, LA. For more information go to http://acadiana.petfinder.com Thank you!  less

The silence of what’s left is waking me, I never sleep
And what was here before is fading fast
And now it’s gone away, away

So I can pray this all will end
Take it a million miles away
I can’t go through this   more...again
You’re my only hope

The deepest parts of me are crying out for something more
Blind reality has lead me here
Have I thrown it all away, away

My Only Hope by: Seventh Day Slumber

You may be the only hope these animals, or the animals in your own local animal control, have. Please, give them a reason to hope, and do something to help them. Thank you.  less

The animals in this video were photographed on December 4, 2007 at the Lafayette Animal Control. LACC is located at 613 W. Pont des Mouton (off north University or I-49 north heading toward Carencro);
  more...Lafayette, LA; Phone: 337-291-5645 (Keep trying and be persistent... they are busy but will get to you.)
NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 10:00 - 2:00 ** Spread the word! **
http://www.acadiana.petfinder.com

Everyone is busy getting ready for the holidays but the dogs and cats at Roicy Duhon Animal Control (LACC) are very patiently waiting and hoping not to be left behind.
There are many new dogs dumped like trash in the outside holding pen. These dogs and cats were once loyal family members and deserve so much better.
Please don't forget them.
Lots of cats and some great kittens including the little black kitten that has been held over many times. New cats include a gorgeous young Dilute Calico kitten, 3 green-eyed orange and white kittens, a pretty male Siamese mix, a gray and white Tuxedo, and a Tabby and white with very cool and unusual facial markings.

Poor Max (a Malinois mix) was adopted as a puppy from Roicy only to be dumped AGAIN as he got to be a young adult. Many small dogs including Terrier mixes, Pug, Chi, and Doxie mixes, an itty bitty Rat Terrier, a female Doberman that has recently had pups, a gorgeous young German Shepherd, Heeler mix, and cute wirehair Terrier.

Please look at the photos and see if you can make room for just one. To make sure that these great pets are safe, please come to the shelter before 5 PM on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007. Thank you for giving these dogs and cats a second chance.

Please note: The animals in this video are in the euthanizing facility of Lafayette Animal Control. The Acadiana Humane Society and My Cat Ranch are a no-kill animal rescue. We do not have the space or the funds to save all of these animals ourselves. We post this video, and do whatever else we can, to raise awareness of the plight of these animals. Please, if you are local, do what you can to help save just one of these precious souls! If you are not local, please find out how you can help save a life in your own community, or help support the no-kill rescues who can help these forgotten children.  less

On May 20, 2007 eighteen rescue cats were transported from Lafayette, LA to Dallas, TX. Acadiana Humane Society sent eight cats from my Cat Ranch. Kristy's Critter Kingdom sent ten of their Roicy rescue   more...cats. All 18 cats were fully vetted and ready for adoption. The receiving rescue was the SPCA of Texas. Many of these rescue kitties were quickly adopted within a week of arrival in Texas. This video documents their journey from Lafayette, Louisiana to Texas.
http://www.acadianahumane.org
http://www.mycatranch.com
http://kristyscritterkingdom.com
http://www.spca.org  less

The animals that you see in this video have been either picked up throughout Lafayette parish or turned in by their owners who could no longer keep them. They have been held for the required amount of   more...time and are now available for adoption with ONLY DAYS LEFT TO LIVE. These dogs and cats are in dire need of rescue as Roicy Duhon Animal Control is a euthanizing facility. Please do not forget these precious animals. If you can adopt, rescue, or sponsor one or more animal please do. For more info and to see the currently available animals please go to http://www.mycatranch.com/roicy/ or http://acadiana.petfinder.com

Song Lyrics:

Just a normal day
Streets turn into graves
Traces have been removed
The search was disapproved
So cold the night
The weak ones lose the fight
Too many of them out there
Noone seems to care

Lost and so alone
Born but never known
Left all on their own
Forgotten children
We'll never hear a name
They carry all the blame
Too young to break the chains
Forgotten children

They see, they feel, believe
Just like we do
They're laughing, and crying
Wanna live here
Like me and you

Eyes without light
Too tired of good-byes
Never felt embraced
And frightened of every face
A life in disguise
Hope forever died

Lost and so alone
Born but never known
Left all on their own
Forgotten children
We'll never hear a name
They carry all the blame
Too young to break the chains
Forgotten children

They see, they feel, believe
Just like we do
The're laughing and crying
Wanna live here
Like me and you

It shouldn't really be that way
It shouldn't really be that way

We see, we feel, believe
Just like you
We're laughing and crying
Wanna live here
We see, we feel, believe
Just like you
We're laughing and crying
Wanna live here  less

Memorial Day 2007 at the Crosses of Lafayette in Lafayette, California.

These animals are all currently available at Roicy Duhon Animal Control, 613 W. Pont des Mouton (off north University or I-49 north heading toward Carencro); Lafayette, LA; Phone: 337-291-5645 (Keep trying   more...and be persistent... they are busy but will get to you.)

For a current list of available animals please go to http://acadiana.petfinder.com

The cats are definitely in need right now as there seem to be no cat adoptions of late. If you have ever thought that you'd like to add a cat to your brood, there are some wonderful cats and kittens that would love be yours. Tiger is a petite Torbie girl with lemon shaped golden eyes. She has pretty shades of orange speckled into her Tabby like coat and best of all is she is very friendly and people oriented. Sweet Priscilla is a darker colored Tortoiseshell and looks like she has chocolate chips sprinkled in her coat. She is a very friendly cat too just like Tiger but sadly these two have both been passed over.

Some great new cats this week... the super size Clouseau is a big Tuxedo boy; Licorice is a very loving male black cat that was clearly owned by someone as all he wants to do is be with you and rub your hand. He is an extra friendly boy that must have a sad story to have ended up someplace other than his home as you can tell he was dearly loved. Pepper has gorgeous gold eyes and a white coat with pretty brown markings on his head and back. They gray and white Tuxedo is so loving he laid his head in the volunteers head as she tried to take his photo. If it is a kitten you want, there are some darling baby Tabby babies and 2 wee black kittens just waiting for the perfect home. Be sure to come get your pick of the litter!

There were a few adoptions of pups but almost nothing for adults. How could anyone pass up Daisy? She is a darling little Rat Terrier with a face that will melt your heart. She is young but seems to have had some training along the way. Brandy is a Plott Hound likely that was meant for hunting. She probably liked people more than hunting which was not good for her so now she is rewarded with looking for a new home. She is a happy go lucky girl that hopes not to be passed over for smaller dogs again. Tyler is a compact lil guy that looks like a shrunken Shepherd mix with the most soulful eyes. Sam and Zeke are both Catahoula mixes and are very loving and nice dogs. Houlas are the state dog of Louisiana and are known for their intelligence and athletic ability. EmmyLou is a Border Terrier mix but and would make a great dog for a family or single that would like a small and loving companion. Barney is a "so ugly I'm cute" little black dog with brown around his neck. He is a definite Heinz 57 but I think he got the best of everything. He has heart and soul and little mixed breeds make the best and most loving and loyal companions. Please give each of these hold overs another look and some hope.

New dogs include 2 small (what we believe to be) Affenpincher Yorkie mixes. They are likely brothers and have unique wirey fur that sticks up all around their faces. Jet is an owner surrender with beautiful brown eyes just asking for a chance to come home with you. Little Pearl looks like she must have lost her way and no one bothered to claim her. She is not a youngster but sweet and seemingly well cared for but sad not to be home. Little Lexis a a small Spaniel mix that cocked her head at the camera in question... what a sweet little girl. Patti and Missy are 2 sisters that were sadly dumped in the outside holding pen. They are Cattle Dog / Terrier mixes and are a great size with personalities that will win you over as soon as you meet them.

The animals keep coming in and we continue to help. But, we couldn't do it without the help of so many like you that help us spread the word for them.
Phone: 337-291-5645
Fax: 337-291-7051
NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 10:00 - 2:00.

Please note: Acadiana Humane Society and My Cat Ranch are not associated with Lafayette Animal  less

Precious the Cocker Spaniel loves to talk to Sharon, her caretaker at the boarding facility. In this video, Sharon is talking to her, and if you watch closely, you can see Precious moving her mouth as   more...she softly responds to her and carries on a conversation with her. This video was taken today, February 29, 2008, before Precious left on a transport to Memphis, TN. She is on her way to her new foster home with Cocker Spaniel Rescue.  less

These lost and lonely pets are hoping that someone is trying to find them before it's too late. Due to no fault of their own, these animals find themselves on death row at the Roicy Duhon Animal Control   more...Center in Lafayette, LA. They are looking for a place, searching for a face, looking for anyone they know. Right now nothings going right for these animals, and they are waiting for someone to take them home before their time is up. Won't you be the one?  less

This is Daisy. A friend rescued her from Lafayette Animal Control.and called us to see if we could take care of her and find her a home. I was holding her today, when I noticed she makes a lot of noise   more...when I pet her across her left side. When I pet her along the back of her head and neck, she is quiet. But, when I touch the area where I point to near the end of this video, she always makes noise. I'm wondering if there is something wrong with her.  less

The animals in this video are in the Lafayette Animal Control at 613 Pont Des Mouton Road in Lafayette, Louisiana. There are many animal rescue volunteers with various non-kill rescue groups who do their   more...best to save these poor souls who find themselves on death row at a euthanizing facility. Their time is very limited. If our rescues had the room and the money, there would be no animals in the Lafayette Animal Control. But, sadly, we can not save them all. We need YOUR help! If you are local and can adopt or foster, please do so! If you are not local, either check out your local animal control or your local non-kill rescue who saves from the pound, to adopt or foster in your area. If you can not adopt or foster, please consider donating to a non-kill rescue that helps save animals in danger at their local animal controls. To see the currently available animals at the Lafayette Animal Control facility, please go to http://www.mycatranch.com/roicy/ To see which non-kill animal rescues save from LACC, please go to http://www.mycatranch.com/roicy/ Thank you!  less

The Krewe des Chiens Dog Parade from the point of view of a parade walker. http://www.paradefordogs.com See photos from the event: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mycatranch/sets/72157603798592500/

A video from the point of view of a parade walker in the Krewe des Chiens Dog Parade in Lafayette, Louisiana on January 26, 2008. http://www.paradefordogs.com