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!
Meet Adrian, a gentle and loving girl who recently came to the shelter with her companion Sadie after their owner...
Read MoreMeet Max, a heartbroken boy whose world was turned upside down when his owner surrendered him. This sweet soul is...
Read MoreMeet Madison, a playful pup who absolutely loves other dogs and lights up when she's around her canine friends! She's...
Read MoreMac is not your average puphe's a one-year-old blend of brains and energy, with the strength and smarts of a...
Read MoreMeet Bullet, a sweet soul who's been through far too much and desperately needs a helping hand. This poor boy...
Read MoreMeet Sonya, the queen of facial expressions and an all-around sweetheart! This gorgeous girl has a whole album's worth of...
Read MoreMeet Mitzi, the black kitty with highlights and a LOT to say she's basically a feline chatterbox who never misses...
Read MoreThis sweet 1-year-old, 37-pound mix is full of love, resilience, and playful energy. Sissy is house trained with regular outings...
Read MoreMeet Luna, a sweet and playful girl with a heart full of love and a toy always in her mouth!...
Read MoreBreezy is a bouncy, bright-eyed boy who lives up to his namelight-hearted, playful, and full of life! At just 34...
Read MoreMeet Sadie, a laid-back beauty with a big, gorgeous smile that will melt your heart! This lovely girl has a...
Read MoreMeet Flower, a petite and delicate girl with a shy but gentle spirit. The shelter environment has been a bit...
Read MoreMeet Shay, the sweet and gentle mama to Alice, Breezy, Iceland, and Squirt. This beautiful girl has a tender heart...
Read MoreMeet Jason, a super sweet and affectionate boy who's just a little on the shy side. While he wasn't overly...
Read MoreCool name, warm heartmeet Iceland, a gentle and curious 34-month-old pup with a tender spirit and playful nature. She may...
Read MoreMeet Nick, a gentle, loving soul who will absolutely melt your heart. This sweet boy loves nothing more than quietly...
Read MoreMeet Rosie, a gentle, shy soul who's been at the shelter for about a month now. We only had the...
Read MoreMeet Julie, a total sweetheart and definite volunteer favorite! With her adorable red nose and playful spirit, she wins hearts...
Read MoreMeet Jill, a joyful, playful young girl bursting with love and personality! This happy pup adores other dogs and is...
Read MoreSay hello to Blacky, a young pup with a heart full of love and a face you'll want to kiss...
Read MoreMeet Browny, an absolutely adorable young pup with the smushiest, most kissable face you've ever seen! Full of charm and...
Read MoreMeet Kiki, a frightened but incredibly sweet girl who's had a rough start. When she arrived at the shelter, she...
Read MoreEveryone meet Tiffie, the lovable 4 month old German Shepard mixed breed pup who is looking for her forever home!!...
Read MoreMeet Tilly, an absolutely adorable little girl bursting with puppy energy and love! She's happiest when she's running, playing, and...
Read MoreMeet Jax, a happy, high-energy sweetheart with a big personality and an even bigger smile! This handsome, photogenic pup is...
Read MoreSquirt may be little now, but his personality is already shining through! This 34-month-old pup is a spunky, silly bundle...
Read MoreMeet Alice, a 34-month-old sweetheart who deserves to be chasing butterflies, not sitting in a kennel. This playful girl is...
Read MoreMeet Bonnie, a playful and loving young pup just under a year old and already spayedshe's just waiting for that...
Read MoreMeet Ida, a beautiful and timid girl who's clearly been through more than her fair share. When she first arrived,...
Read MoreThis 1.5-year-old, 51-pound lab mix may have had a rough start on the streets, but he's come a long way...
Read MoreMeet Shannon and Alyx, two young, spunky girls who are the life of the party at the shelter! These super...
Read MoreMeet Shannon and Alyx, two young, spunky girls who are the life of the party at the shelter! These super...
Read MoreMeet Viola, a gorgeous Catahoula mix with the most soulful eyes and a tender heart. This shy girl is still...
Read MoreMeet Daisie, a beautiful girl with a friendly face and a heart full of sunshine! One of Viola's sisters, Daisie...
Read MoreMeet Clyde, a sweet and playful pup just under a year old who's ready to find his forever home! Like...
Read MoreMeet Sam, a friendly, playful, and all-around sweet boy who's ready to find his forever family! Though he may look...
Read MoreMeet Avery, one of our stunning Catahoula sistersand she's every bit as sweet as she is beautiful. With her mesmerizing...
Read MoreMeet Gigi, a gentle soul who's still learning to feel safe in the shelter environment. While she may be timid...
Read MoreZip is a sweet, resilient pup who's come a long way after being hit by a car and undergoing hip...
Read MoreMeet Tommy, a charming and unique little guy who's ready to find his perfect home! Found as a stray, Tommy's...
Read MoreMeet Sophie, a precious 11-year-old Yorkie with a heart full of love and a tiny 8-pound frame that's impossible to...
Read MoreMiley is a 6-year-old dachshund mix whose world was turned upside down when her beloved owner passed away. Since then,...
Read MoreMeet Daniel Agent of Chaos (and Cuteness) Got a boring, peaceful household? Daniel is here to fix that. Daniel is...
Read MoreLooking for a laid-back companion with a heart of gold? Emma is your girl. This sweet and easygoing pup prefers...
Read MoreMeet Oreo, a total sweetheart with a playful spirit and a heart full of love! This wonderful girl did well...
Read MoreMeet Tiny Don't let the name fool you Tiny is anything but. This sleek, handsome house panther is rocking the...
Read MoreGrant is a handsome, friendly pup with a great, well-balanced personality. He did wonderfully when meeting a female dog and...
Read MoreKyle is a 2 year old male that is a delight to be around. Hes one of those dogs that...
Read MoreMeet Jackie Soft-Spoken, Sweet, and Starting to Shine Jackie is a lovely orange tabby with a quiet spirit and a...
Read MoreMeet Sue the sweetest little potato you'll ever meet! We know her eye looks a bit unusual, but from what...
Read MoreMeet Hulk your 68 lb lap dog in waiting! This handsome hunk may have a big name, but he's all...
Read MoreMeet Ace! This mature gentleman is the total packagefriendly, well-mannered, and as chill as they come. Ace has done great...
Read MoreMeet James! James is a new arrival to the shelter, and while we're still getting to know him, we can...
Read MoreMeet Grace a soulful, independent beauty with eyes that truly are the windows to her heart. Grace is both smart...
Read MoreMeet Winston the handsome heartthrob in search of his forever family! While he's currently soaking up the comforts of a...
Read MoreMeet Mae! This sweet and spunky girl came into the shelter on 3/13/2025 with a pelvic fracture. While we were...
Read MoreMeet Momma originally listed as just 1.5 years old, but once we met her, we realized she's actually closer to...
Read MoreMeet Lori, a sweet and friendly pup with a heart full of love! Lori did well around other dogs and...
Read MoreMeet Liberty, a stunning brindle beauty with a balanced and easygoing personality! She gets along well with other dogs and...
Read MoreMeet Sunnie, a bright and beautiful girl who just arrived at the shelter! She's as sweet as can be and...
Read MoreMeet Fannie! This sweet girl is as smart as she is adorable. She already knows the sit command and is...
Read MoreMeet Jaylan! This 1.5-year-old sweetheart weighs around 45-50 lbs and is ready to find her forever home! Jaylan is an...
Read MoreTessi is a very beautiful, sweet and friendly girl. She likes giving kisses and sleeping with her person. She also...
Read MoreMeet Jerseyaka Jersey Boy, aka J-Man, aka Jersey-John, aka Meatball von Waddlebutt! This 12-year-old, 45-pound potato with legs is an...
Read MoreMeet Ronnie, a sweet boy with a bit of a shy side! At first, he can be a little skittish...
Read MoreMeet Jesse! Pictures don't do this handsome boy justice. The personality of a labrador, but the colors of a catahoula/german...
Read MoreMeet Donna, a sweet and gentle girl who just needs a little extra love to shine. She can be shy...
Read MoreMeet Haven, the sweetest boy who just wants a little encouragement along the way! He always runs back to his...
Read MoreMeet Leah, a gorgeous and intelligent girl who's ready to find her perfect match! She's a smart pup who already...
Read MoreBrock arrived at the shelter just before Christmas, and we are still getting to know this handsome boy. What we...
Read MoreThis 55-pound sweetheart is the total packagefriendly, affectionate, and full of personality. Pocco loves people and gets along wonderfully with...
Read MoreMeet Mr. Pibbles, at 2 years old this fun, friendly, and highly affectionate feline is ready for his forever home....
Read MoreHere's your chance to add a rare orange female to your family! Female orange cats are quite rare, with only...
Read MoreMeet Pistachio A Snack, a Sweetheart, a Certified Stud Muffin Let's get one thing straight: Pistachio isn't just a name...
Read MoreZack is a pint-sized bundle of fun who's sure to steal your heart! Though he might look larger in photos,...
Read MoreMeet Carli A Brave Little Beauty Finding Her Peace Carli is a stunning calico with a gentle heart and a...
Read MoreMeet Peanut Small Name, Big Personality Peanut is a tabby adventurer in a handsome little package, complete with white socks...
Read MoreMeet Heidi Sophisticated, Sassy, and Slightly Obsessed with Sunbeams Heidi may be dressed for a black-tie event 24/7, but don't...
Read MoreMeet Walnut Small, Sweet, and Slightly Suspicious (At First) Walnut is a delicate little tabby with big eyes, a soft...
Read MoreCane is the total packagea handsome, intelligent, and well-behaved pup who has stolen the hearts of our volunteers! This calm...
Read MoreDespite his tough-guy name, Rambo is a gentle, affectionate soul with a calm and loving nature. He's incredibly easy to...
Read MoreHey there! My name is Issac, and yesI'm just as adorable as my pictures show! I'm the ultimate lover boy,...
Read MoreMeet Maybelle, the spirited cattle dog mix with energy to spare! This lively girl is always ready for action and...
Read MoreMeet Gabriel, a gentle and sweet soul who has captured the hearts of our volunteers. When Gabriel first arrived at...
Read MoreMeet Sydney, a resilient 3.5 to 4-year-old sweetheart with a story that will tug at your heartstrings. Found tied to...
Read MoreMeet Grace, a one-year-old sweetheart who has already faced more challenges than most. Found abandoned on the side of the...
Read MoreMeet Claire, a beautiful and well-mannered girl with the sweetest personality! Weighing in at about 75 lbs, this gentle giant...
Read MoreMeet Roger, a friendly and easygoing pup with a heart full of love! Roger did wonderfully around a female dog,...
Read MoreMeet Scarface, a sweet, smart dog who has been in and out of the shelter for nearly a year. Each...
Read MoreThis beautiful girl has been in AAVA's care since November, and we can't believe she's still waiting for her forever...
Read MoreHi, I'm Antoine but my friends call me Andy, for short. I'm around 2 years old and am a lab...
Read MoreSimba is a beautiful long-haired black and white male about 2 years old. He wants to be friendly, but when...
Read MoreMeet Macey, the petite sweetheart weighing just under 30 lbs! Don't let her size fool youMacey's heart is as big...
Read MoreMeet Trinity, a spirited and energetic girl who came in with her buddy, Travis. Trinity is full of life and...
Read MoreHi there! My name is Zo, and I'm a handsome 2-year-old male velvet hippo with a heart full of love...
Read MoreMeet Liberty, a sweet and gentle girl who is ready for her second chance at a loving home. Though she's...
Read MoreHey everyone! My name is Brocho, and I'm a simple guy just looking for love. I love to play with...
Read MoreMeet Peaches! This incredibly beautiful and loving girl is around 2 years old and weighs between 50 and 55 pounds....
Read MoreMeet Harlem, a 65-pound cuddle bug who was saved from the euthanasia list at the last minute thanks to an...
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11/28/2021
Titan had a back leg amputated in July and Knight Rider a front leg amputated in September. They went to the same foster home. Had surgery, one right after the other, got to heal and grow up together. They are absolute best friends! It is thanks to our donors that we were able to get these boys the surgeries they needed!
We would love for them to be adopted together! Apply for this tri-pawd duo at http://aavarescue.com/
Please consider donating to our cause on #GivingTuesday2021! GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past nine years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
11/27/2021
There is nothing we love more than seeing our AAVA alums living their best lives in their furever homes! Comment below or send us a DM with your pictures of your adopted pet!
All of these animals were rescued thanks to donations, support, fosters, adopters ... we are so grateful for each and every one of you!
Please consider donating on #GivingTuesday on November 30, 2021!
11/26/2021
In October, we asked for your help with s a 3 month old kitten with a sweet personality to match named Maci. Unfortunately she was in a terrible accident that left her with a horribly broken rear leg. The break was a compound fracture and the bone was protruding through the skin.
We are happy to announce that Maci is living her best, comfy life alongside dogs and cats in a loving foster home. The only thing she is missing is a home of her own. Can that be you? Apply for Maci at http://aavarescue.com/
Maci is another wonderful example of how YOUR donations get us through each and every day of this crazy rescue life.
Please consider making a donation on #GivingTuesday2021 on November 30, 2021! GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to come together to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share what they have with those in need.
11/25/2021
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11/25/2021
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Today we bring you an update on Bradley, the little 10 week old puppy that was found shot in the leg in October. His bone was shattered and the fragments were in the tissue. He was brought to the vet and his leg was splinted temporarily. Thankfully, the bone that was broken by the bullet is a non weight bearing bone and should heal with no further intervention. His foster mom could not bear to part with him, so she has decided to adopt him!
You are a crucial part of this crazy world we call rescue and we couldn’t continue without you ❤️. May you all be as happy as seeing that Thanksgiving dinner as Bradley is for being saved. Have a great holiday filled with family and love. And don't forget that Giving Tuesday is coming up next week!
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of radical generosity to transform communities and the world. #GivingTuesday
11/24/2021
HAPPY THANKSGIVING from AAVA. We are thankful for all the supporters out there and for all the good people who are constantly trying to help animals in need. Here is the latest picture of ❤️RUBY❤️. You can see she is healing from tetanus and leg amputation surgery and is thriving! Her jaw is relaxed and she can eat well. Her muscles arent stiff anymore and her eyes are normal again. We are grateful for all of your donations and for the great work of Dr Dusty and the staff of Lafayette Veterinary Care Center.
11/24/2021
Stanley has been in the Vermilion Parish Shelter in rural South Louisiana for over 400 days. We are noticing that he is beginning to shut down. He has lots of jumpy energy in his kennel before being walked, but calms down after a nice stroll around the yard. The dogs in this shelter are not walked regularly, so we can't blame Stanley for his energy levels. We would get bored too sitting in a concrete kennel for 400 days.
We know that Stanley needing a home without other animals may deter some adopters, but he will provide you with all the love that you could possibly need. He will be your loyal best friend, we promise! Please share this far and wide and let’s get Stanley adopted!
Stanley can be fostered or adopted through AAVA. Please fill out an application at www.aavarescue.com or email animalaidvermilion@gmail.com with any inquiries!
11/23/2021
Even in times of economic uncertainty, we each have a deep reserve of generosity, which we can deploy in myriad ways to make a difference--your time, your kindness, your skills, your voice are all things you can give in addition to charitable donations.
Jersey came to the Vermilion Parish Shelter in June 2021. Volunteers quickly noticed that she had a severe case of entropion and then our work truly began. We needed to fundraise and find a foster for her. In August, Jersey was able to get her surgery and entered a loving foster home! She has since had to have a second surgery to continue the repair on her eyes.
Her foster has nothing but WONDERFUL things to say about her: "She is a wonderful dog. I call her my bulldozer. She thinks she is little and doesn’t realize her size. She gets the zoomies, loves kongs, super affectionate, sleeps in the bed with me because she has to be close, gives kisses, loves treats and pets (she is very soft when she takes treats) super fast runner, does great in the bath and with nail trims, kennel and potty trained, and would make a great and loyal companion. She does well with other dogs. She has seen kittens and didn’t react but never played with them."
Jersey still has a long way to go in her recovery journey. We owe it all to our SUPPORTERS for never giving up on us and continuing to trust us with these animals. THANK YOU!
Now, apply for Jersey and donate to #givingtuesday2021 on November 30!
http://aavarescue.com/
11/21/2021
We want to thank @konnerallophotography for sharing her time and talents at the Vermilion Parish Shelter yesterday! These animals need all the publicity they can get to be seen and saved. We love working with local photographers, especially when the pictures are as beautiful as these 😍 📸 Give her a follow to help us show our thanks ❤️🐾
11/19/2021
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FRIDAY NIGHT UPDATE - Ruby had her leg amputation surgery on Wednesday. She did well through the surgery. However on Thursday it began to be evident that she was having trouble and she has now been diagnosed with TETANUS‼️ This is an extremely rare disease caused by a bacterial infection usually from a deep wound. The bacteria releases a toxin that attacks the nerves and can cause stiffness in limbs, lockjaw and several other conditions. Ruby has many of these. She can only slightly open her mouth. Eating is difficult. She is being treated with antibiotics, IV fluids and muscle relaxers. She is slightly improved tonight but she has a very long road ahead of her. If the disease doesn't progress it may take 2/3 weeks for her to recover. She remains hospitalized. We will do all we can to help her to survive. Our vet expenses for her have increased significantly. We can't do this without your ❌HELP❌ Please continue to donate for Ruby. Her vet bill will be at least $3500. Maybe more. Please use the DONATE button below or the PAYPAL or VENMO links. Come on all you warriors out there! Lets rally to help Ruby‼️‼️
🆘🆘🆘 TUESDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE Ruby was seen at the shelter vet today to prepare for surgery but it has been determined that she needs to go to a 24 hour vet so she was brought today to Lafayette Veterinary Care Center. She will receive fluids and antibiotics in preparation for her amputation surgery tomorrow if all goes well. She is not the greatest surgical candidate but we are going to try to help her. Her estimate for leg amputation and spay while sedated is now $2000, PLEASE CONTINUE TO DONATE! RUBY NEEDS US‼️‼️‼️
❌❌❌ GRAPHIC POST! All animal neglect and cruelty is hard to look at but we find this to be one of the worst. Ruby's foot is literally rotting off. She was found as a stray and she has milk but no puppies were found. Her foot/leg is so infected. She was put on pain meds and antibiotics in preparation for a leg amputation on Tuesday. We have got to raise money for this as we cannot possibly afford it. We HAVE to raise $1200 to help this poor girl. Please help us. Please DONATE via the donate button
11/18/2021
Current stats at the Vermilion Parish Shelter. We are absolutely drowning. This shelter should hold less than half of this count. If you can volunteer, foster, adopt, or if you are a rescue with room for even 1 or 2 animals, please reach out to animalaidvermilion@gmail.com 🐾
11/17/2021
3 more dogs have been altered thanks to Angel and @standupforpitsfoundation The average days in the shelter for these 3 dogs is 223 days. That is no life for these animals. We are hoping this is their chance to be seen and saved. If you are a foster based rescue that can help Ward, Kyron, or Ella please reach out to animalaidvermilion@gmail.com