News
Thu, 02/16/2017 - 3:50pm
A couple of weeks ago we met Mr. Keith Lessor. Many may recognize him because he is a homeless man who regularly travels down Harrison Ave., both dogs by his side (Freedom to the left and Patriot to the right.) He loves both of these pups and they are well cared for by not only Mrs. Lessor, but also by our community. A kind woman (who would like to remain anonymous) wanted to help Keith get both of his dogs neutered at our veterinary clinic and…
Wed, 02/08/2017 - 3:05pm
Heartworm disease is a parasite that infects the heart after being transmitted via mosquitos. If left untreated the disease is always fatal to the animal. Sadly, because many people are unaware of the dire effects of heartworms, we rescue an average of eight dogs per month with this deadly disease. PLEASE GIVE NOW to help our homeless animals receive the medical care they so desperately need. Your contribution will ensure the only thing in their…
Sun, 02/05/2017 - 1:23pm
Black Beard is one of the 14 "Pirate Pups" we rescued from another group that will soon have to close its doors. Unfortunately a few of the pups are very timid and scared (Schmee, Murtogg, Davy Jones and Black Beard.) Our kennel staff is dedicated to making sure their stay with us is as comfortable as possible, allowing them the best chance to find a forever family.
Staff has begun to sit with the dogs in their kennels, slowly introducing them…
Mon, 01/30/2017 - 11:56am
St. Tammany Humane Society answered the call to help an injured male pup named Julio. Julio was suffering from two fractured back legs and was trapped underneath a hair salon in Bogalusa. There was no telling how long he had been trapped or how long it had been since his last meal. We had to act fast! STHS Adoptions Counselor, Dawn Valenzuela, along with two volunteers immediately jumped in our truck and headed to Bogalusa to save this poor guy…
Sun, 01/22/2017 - 10:43pm
We'd like to introduce you to our new Director of Placement, Programs and Welfare, Ms. Jacqie Bella! Jacqie has worked for our organization for over five years in both kennels and adoptions and has dedicated every second to saving the lives of homeless cats and dogs within our community. Her knowledge and experience in the animal welfare community are not the only qualifications she has. This young woman just has a knack for animals! Scott…
Sat, 12/31/2016 - 12:16pm
"When we finally got to her she was laying in the grass and had given up"
Younique is a one-year-old Great Pyrenees/Collie mix who was rescued Friday, December 23rd from the middle of the interstate around Carrollton, Texas. Jennifer Shiflett and her family were traveling to Mandeville to visit for the holidays when they spotted her in the median of the interstate. Younique had clearly been hit by a car. "When we finally got to her she was…
Sun, 12/18/2016 - 7:14pm
After a flat tire, a broken exhaust clamp and very little sleep, five women are heading back to Louisiana today (Sunday) with an empty trailer and five very happy hearts. On Friday afternoon, three St. Tammany Humane Society staff members and two dedicated volunteers with a trailer full of homeless “flood dogs” made their way to Jacksonville, Florida for the largest mega-adoption event in the country! First Coast No More Homeless Pets hosts…
Thu, 12/15/2016 - 3:03pm
On Friday, December 16th at 5:00pm the St. Tammany Humane Society will take a leap of faith with 23 + homeless dogs and head to a Mega-Adoption Event eight hours away in Jacksonville, Florida. The adoption event, held by First Coast No More Homeless Pets, has helped find forever homes for over 12,000 dogs in the four years of its existence. The event is the largest adoption event in the country!
St. Tammany Humane Society rescued nearly 200 dogs…
Mon, 11/14/2016 - 11:00pm
Every department here at the St. Tammany Humane Society is important. Whether it’s the Vet Team who takes care of our animals or the Adoption Counselors who assist in finding new homes, we all have an integral part in our overall mission - to save animals.
There is one department, one very special department, that makes sacrifices every day. Sacrifices that some of us couldn’t even imagine. That department is our Kennel Staff! Kennel employees…
Tue, 10/25/2016 - 5:18pm
Meet Sherlock and Watson, two very special kitties who defeated the odds and are officially up for adoption! After almost one month in recovery, both are now on the search for a second chance and a forever home to call their own.
Sherlock and Watson were surrendered to the St. Tammany Humane Society early this October after their owners realized they could no longer properly care for them.
Why do you ask?
Watson came into our veterinary clinic…