Serving Every Animal in Natchitoches Parish with Compassion, Care, and Community
At FAUNA, we believe no animal should fall through the cracks simply because of where they live. As the only all-volunteer, parish-wide rescue organization in Natchitoches, we provide a full range of lifesaving programs designed to help both stray animals and the families who care for them.
We serve 100% of the parish — from downtown to rural areas — and we meet people and pets where they are, with compassion and support.
Shelter & Foster Care Program
Providing Safe Haven, One Paw at a Time
We rescue abandoned, neglected, and at-risk animals and place them in loving foster homes or temporary shelter care until they’re ready for adoption.
- 500+ strays fostered and rehomed
- Emergency intake and crisis response
- Temporary placement for pet owners in transition
Spay/Neuter Assistance Program
Ending the Cycle of Overpopulation with Access & Empathy
Every month, FAUNA helps dozens of families afford spay/neuter procedures for their pets. But our limited funding from the parish — about $10,000 — is exhausted in just 30 days.
- Accessible vouchers for low-income pet owners
- Outreach to rural areas
- Supports long-term prevention and reduces euthanasia rates
Community Pet Services
Keeping Pets Healthy, Microchipped, and Loved
Through pop-up health fairs and partner events, we offer free or low-cost:
- Vaccines
- Microchips
- Nail trims and wellness checks
- Education on responsible pet ownership
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program
Compassionate Care for Stray & Feral Cats
We humanely trap, sterilize, vaccinate, and return community cats to their colonies—preventing suffering and reducing the stray population.
- Reduce unwanted litters
- Improves quality of life for stray cats
- Builds community trust
Emergency Response & Outreach
Meeting Urgent Needs in the Moments That Matter Most
When animals are abandoned, injured, or in crisis, FAUNA responds—often before anyone else can.
- Emergency vet visits
- Transport to out-of-state partner rescues
- Community requests for urgent support
Interested in Sponsoring a Program?
We welcome the support of individuals, foundations, and businesses who believe animals—and the communities that care for them—deserve better.
Every program we run fills a critical gap. Every gift we receive saves a life.