August 18, 2009
Clearwater Creek Apartments in the Elmwood area of Jefferson Parish will be the site of a huge adoption event with healthy companion animals up for 
adoption from ARNO and SpayMart. Both 501c3 organizations are combining efforts with their 1st Lake Properties host to feature cats, dogs, kittens and puppies suitable for life in apartment living. All animals adopted will have age appropriate vaccinations including rabies, spayed/neutered, and microchipped.
“It’s a win-win situation,” says Lynn Chiche, director of SpayMart. “The two organizations will showcase highly adoptable animals under 40 pounds, and Clearwater Creek is sending the message that they gladly accept tenants with pets!” In a metro area that affordable housing is difficult to find, plus housing that will allow pets, Clearwater Creek is like a beam of light to pet caretakers… plus all the comforts and safety of apartment living to boot.
Area vendors will provide snacks and drinks, i.e. Reginelli’s Pizza, Raising Cane, and PJs Coffee, and there will be booths featuring pet products, Pet Emporium, and pet and their peeps’ jewelry and crafts from ARNO’s Aleta Landaiche. Drawings will be held for gifts from Bark Avenue and Treasured Images Pet Photography. (Think: early holiday gifts for your pet pals!)
Public is invited
The adoption event will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2009, from 10am to 5pm at Clearwater Creek Apartments. The complex is located at 826 S. Clearview Pkwy., River Ridge, LA 70123.
All adoption applications will be screened to make sure the pet selected is the right match for the home applying for the pet. Come apply for your new companion! Adoption fees are from $150 for canines and $100 for felines.
Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) an all volunteer nonprofit formed after Katrina by animal first responders to continue the rescue and medical care of companion animals left homeless after Katrina. ARNO is an all-volunteer nonprofit that champions the causes of homeless animals throughout Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. ARNO’s Elmwood no-kill triage shelter continues to house and treat rescues, reuniting them with their original caretakers or finding them new loving homes. For more information email [email protected].
SpayMart is an all volunteer nonprofit founded in 1999 with its mission to provide spay/neuter services to stem the tide of overpopulation of felines. SpayMart’s no-kill shelter is located in Picayune, MS since Katrina. For more information email [email protected].
Donations to either organization are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.