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Animal Aid for Vermilion Area (AAVA)

The best things in life are rescued.
http://AAVARescue.com/

To date, Animal Aid for Vermilion Area, a non profit 501(c)3 animal rescue organization located in South Louisiana, has helped rescue thousands of animals.

We have worked through 5 natural disasters, including hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In the aftermath of Katrina, we helped unite people with their pets and saved cattle from drowning and starving.

We have been helping animals and their owners for over 25 years, and one of our goals is to rescue and rehome as many animals as we can from the local Animal Control facility, a high kill pound with no adoption program.

We pay frequent visits to the pound. We also work with the staff who provides us with pictures of the pets and basic information, which we then list online to Petfinder and Adopt A Pet.
We then send these lists to other animal welfare organizations and beg them to save some of these pets. Many have been answering our calls and we are very thankful to the many pets they saved!

Some pets are also placed in AAVA's adoption program and adopted to the public, but this is only a minority, we simply cannot address this dire situation alone, due to not enough volunteers, foster homes and funding!

Adoption Policy
Adoption Requirements

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You must be 21 years of age or older.

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Abbeville, LA 70510
United States
Adrian

Meet Adrian, a gentle and loving girl who recently came to the shelter with her companion Sadie after their owner...

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Max

Meet Max, a heartbroken boy whose world was turned upside down when his owner surrendered him. This sweet soul is...

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Madison

Meet Madison, a playful pup who absolutely loves other dogs and lights up when she's around her canine friends! She's...

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Mac

Mac is not your average puphe's a one-year-old blend of brains and energy, with the strength and smarts of a...

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Bullet

Meet Bullet, a sweet soul who's been through far too much and desperately needs a helping hand. This poor boy...

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Sonya

Meet Sonya, the queen of facial expressions and an all-around sweetheart! This gorgeous girl has a whole album's worth of...

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Mitzi

Meet Mitzi, the black kitty with highlights and a LOT to say she's basically a feline chatterbox who never misses...

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Sissy

This sweet 1-year-old, 37-pound mix is full of love, resilience, and playful energy. Sissy is house trained with regular outings...

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Luna

Meet Luna, a sweet and playful girl with a heart full of love and a toy always in her mouth!...

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Breezy

Breezy is a bouncy, bright-eyed boy who lives up to his namelight-hearted, playful, and full of life! At just 34...

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Sadie

Meet Sadie, a laid-back beauty with a big, gorgeous smile that will melt your heart! This lovely girl has a...

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Flower

Meet Flower, a petite and delicate girl with a shy but gentle spirit. The shelter environment has been a bit...

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Shay

Meet Shay, the sweet and gentle mama to Alice, Breezy, Iceland, and Squirt. This beautiful girl has a tender heart...

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Jason

Meet Jason, a super sweet and affectionate boy who's just a little on the shy side. While he wasn't overly...

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Iceland

Cool name, warm heartmeet Iceland, a gentle and curious 34-month-old pup with a tender spirit and playful nature. She may...

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Nick

Meet Nick, a gentle, loving soul who will absolutely melt your heart. This sweet boy loves nothing more than quietly...

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Rosie

Meet Rosie, a gentle, shy soul who's been at the shelter for about a month now. We only had the...

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Julie

Meet Julie, a total sweetheart and definite volunteer favorite! With her adorable red nose and playful spirit, she wins hearts...

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Jill

Meet Jill, a joyful, playful young girl bursting with love and personality! This happy pup adores other dogs and is...

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Blacky

Say hello to Blacky, a young pup with a heart full of love and a face you'll want to kiss...

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Browny

Meet Browny, an absolutely adorable young pup with the smushiest, most kissable face you've ever seen! Full of charm and...

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Kiki

Meet Kiki, a frightened but incredibly sweet girl who's had a rough start. When she arrived at the shelter, she...

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Tiffie

Everyone meet Tiffie, the lovable 4 month old German Shepard mixed breed pup who is looking for her forever home!!...

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Tilly

Meet Tilly, an absolutely adorable little girl bursting with puppy energy and love! She's happiest when she's running, playing, and...

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Jax

Meet Jax, a happy, high-energy sweetheart with a big personality and an even bigger smile! This handsome, photogenic pup is...

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Squirt

Squirt may be little now, but his personality is already shining through! This 34-month-old pup is a spunky, silly bundle...

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Alice

Meet Alice, a 34-month-old sweetheart who deserves to be chasing butterflies, not sitting in a kennel. This playful girl is...

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Bonnie

Meet Bonnie, a playful and loving young pup just under a year old and already spayedshe's just waiting for that...

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Ida

Meet Ida, a beautiful and timid girl who's clearly been through more than her fair share. When she first arrived,...

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Smokey

This 1.5-year-old, 51-pound lab mix may have had a rough start on the streets, but he's come a long way...

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Shannon

Meet Shannon and Alyx, two young, spunky girls who are the life of the party at the shelter! These super...

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Alyx

Meet Shannon and Alyx, two young, spunky girls who are the life of the party at the shelter! These super...

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Viola

Meet Viola, a gorgeous Catahoula mix with the most soulful eyes and a tender heart. This shy girl is still...

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Daisie

Meet Daisie, a beautiful girl with a friendly face and a heart full of sunshine! One of Viola's sisters, Daisie...

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Clyde

Meet Clyde, a sweet and playful pup just under a year old who's ready to find his forever home! Like...

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Sam

Meet Sam, a friendly, playful, and all-around sweet boy who's ready to find his forever family! Though he may look...

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Avery

Meet Avery, one of our stunning Catahoula sistersand she's every bit as sweet as she is beautiful. With her mesmerizing...

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Gigi

Meet Gigi, a gentle soul who's still learning to feel safe in the shelter environment. While she may be timid...

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Zip

Zip is a sweet, resilient pup who's come a long way after being hit by a car and undergoing hip...

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Tommy

Meet Tommy, a charming and unique little guy who's ready to find his perfect home! Found as a stray, Tommy's...

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Sophie

Meet Sophie, a precious 11-year-old Yorkie with a heart full of love and a tiny 8-pound frame that's impossible to...

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Miley

Miley is a 6-year-old dachshund mix whose world was turned upside down when her beloved owner passed away. Since then,...

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Daniel

Meet Daniel Agent of Chaos (and Cuteness) Got a boring, peaceful household? Daniel is here to fix that. Daniel is...

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Emma

Looking for a laid-back companion with a heart of gold? Emma is your girl. This sweet and easygoing pup prefers...

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Oreo

Meet Oreo, a total sweetheart with a playful spirit and a heart full of love! This wonderful girl did well...

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Tiny

Meet Tiny Don't let the name fool you Tiny is anything but. This sleek, handsome house panther is rocking the...

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Grant

Grant is a handsome, friendly pup with a great, well-balanced personality. He did wonderfully when meeting a female dog and...

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Kyle

Kyle is a 2 year old male that is a delight to be around. Hes one of those dogs that...

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Jackie

Meet Jackie Soft-Spoken, Sweet, and Starting to Shine Jackie is a lovely orange tabby with a quiet spirit and a...

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Sue

Meet Sue the sweetest little potato you'll ever meet! We know her eye looks a bit unusual, but from what...

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Hulk

Meet Hulk your 68 lb lap dog in waiting! This handsome hunk may have a big name, but he's all...

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Ace

Meet Ace! This mature gentleman is the total packagefriendly, well-mannered, and as chill as they come. Ace has done great...

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James

Meet James! James is a new arrival to the shelter, and while we're still getting to know him, we can...

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Grace

Meet Grace a soulful, independent beauty with eyes that truly are the windows to her heart. Grace is both smart...

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Winston

Meet Winston the handsome heartthrob in search of his forever family! While he's currently soaking up the comforts of a...

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Mae

Meet Mae! This sweet and spunky girl came into the shelter on 3/13/2025 with a pelvic fracture. While we were...

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Momma

Meet Momma originally listed as just 1.5 years old, but once we met her, we realized she's actually closer to...

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Lisa

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Lori

Meet Lori, a sweet and friendly pup with a heart full of love! Lori did well around other dogs and...

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Liberty

Meet Liberty, a stunning brindle beauty with a balanced and easygoing personality! She gets along well with other dogs and...

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Sunnie

Meet Sunnie, a bright and beautiful girl who just arrived at the shelter! She's as sweet as can be and...

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Fannie

Meet Fannie! This sweet girl is as smart as she is adorable. She already knows the sit command and is...

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Jaylan

Meet Jaylan! This 1.5-year-old sweetheart weighs around 45-50 lbs and is ready to find her forever home! Jaylan is an...

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Tessi

Tessi is a very beautiful, sweet and friendly girl. She likes giving kisses and sleeping with her person. She also...

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Jersey

Meet Jerseyaka Jersey Boy, aka J-Man, aka Jersey-John, aka Meatball von Waddlebutt! This 12-year-old, 45-pound potato with legs is an...

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Ronnie

Meet Ronnie, a sweet boy with a bit of a shy side! At first, he can be a little skittish...

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Jesse

Meet Jesse! Pictures don't do this handsome boy justice. The personality of a labrador, but the colors of a catahoula/german...

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Donna

Meet Donna, a sweet and gentle girl who just needs a little extra love to shine. She can be shy...

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Haven

Meet Haven, the sweetest boy who just wants a little encouragement along the way! He always runs back to his...

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Leah

Meet Leah, a gorgeous and intelligent girl who's ready to find her perfect match! She's a smart pup who already...

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Brock

Brock arrived at the shelter just before Christmas, and we are still getting to know this handsome boy. What we...

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Pocco

This 55-pound sweetheart is the total packagefriendly, affectionate, and full of personality. Pocco loves people and gets along wonderfully with...

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Mr Pibbles

Meet Mr. Pibbles, at 2 years old this fun, friendly, and highly affectionate feline is ready for his forever home....

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abby

Here's your chance to add a rare orange female to your family! Female orange cats are quite rare, with only...

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pistachio

Meet Pistachio A Snack, a Sweetheart, a Certified Stud Muffin Let's get one thing straight: Pistachio isn't just a name...

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Zack

Zack is a pint-sized bundle of fun who's sure to steal your heart! Though he might look larger in photos,...

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Carli

Meet Carli A Brave Little Beauty Finding Her Peace Carli is a stunning calico with a gentle heart and a...

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Peanut

Meet Peanut Small Name, Big Personality Peanut is a tabby adventurer in a handsome little package, complete with white socks...

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Heidi

Meet Heidi Sophisticated, Sassy, and Slightly Obsessed with Sunbeams Heidi may be dressed for a black-tie event 24/7, but don't...

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walnut

Meet Walnut Small, Sweet, and Slightly Suspicious (At First) Walnut is a delicate little tabby with big eyes, a soft...

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Cane

Cane is the total packagea handsome, intelligent, and well-behaved pup who has stolen the hearts of our volunteers! This calm...

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Rambo

Despite his tough-guy name, Rambo is a gentle, affectionate soul with a calm and loving nature. He's incredibly easy to...

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Isaac

Hey there! My name is Issac, and yesI'm just as adorable as my pictures show! I'm the ultimate lover boy,...

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Maybelle

Meet Maybelle, the spirited cattle dog mix with energy to spare! This lively girl is always ready for action and...

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Gabriel

Meet Gabriel, a gentle and sweet soul who has captured the hearts of our volunteers. When Gabriel first arrived at...

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Sydney

Meet Sydney, a resilient 3.5 to 4-year-old sweetheart with a story that will tug at your heartstrings. Found tied to...

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Grace

Meet Grace, a one-year-old sweetheart who has already faced more challenges than most. Found abandoned on the side of the...

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Claire

Meet Claire, a beautiful and well-mannered girl with the sweetest personality! Weighing in at about 75 lbs, this gentle giant...

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Roger

Meet Roger, a friendly and easygoing pup with a heart full of love! Roger did wonderfully around a female dog,...

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Scarface

Meet Scarface, a sweet, smart dog who has been in and out of the shelter for nearly a year. Each...

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Joyce

This beautiful girl has been in AAVA's care since November, and we can't believe she's still waiting for her forever...

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Antoine

Hi, I'm Antoine but my friends call me Andy, for short. I'm around 2 years old and am a lab...

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Simba

Simba is a beautiful long-haired black and white male about 2 years old. He wants to be friendly, but when...

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Macey

Meet Macey, the petite sweetheart weighing just under 30 lbs! Don't let her size fool youMacey's heart is as big...

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Trinity

Meet Trinity, a spirited and energetic girl who came in with her buddy, Travis. Trinity is full of life and...

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Zo

Hi there! My name is Zo, and I'm a handsome 2-year-old male velvet hippo with a heart full of love...

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Liberty

Meet Liberty, a sweet and gentle girl who is ready for her second chance at a loving home. Though she's...

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Brocho

Hey everyone! My name is Brocho, and I'm a simple guy just looking for love. I love to play with...

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Peaches

Meet Peaches! This incredibly beautiful and loving girl is around 2 years old and weighs between 50 and 55 pounds....

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Harlem

Meet Harlem, a 65-pound cuddle bug who was saved from the euthanasia list at the last minute thanks to an...

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