When it comes to dog welfare in Livingston parish, the need is evident. And if you put your nose to the ground you will find the want to help is strong and growing by the day.
Our mission is to promote the welfare of dogs in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. Through volunteer efforts, we strive to give every homeless dog in our community the chance they deserve to be adopted by a loving family into a wonderful home. We are a dog welfare oriented, small, non-profit based in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. We are working to improve all aspects of companion animal life in our parish by educating the citizens about responsible pet care and heavily advocating for spay and neuter programs. We also have some dogs in foster homes waiting for adoption!
Dog People of Livingston is an all volunteer, 501c3 non-profit dog rescue determined to change the culture of our parish and bring in new ideas and programs to educate our children and pet lovers and ultimately hoist the welfare of our area animals to places some may not think possible.
Since 2013 we have been working with area shelters, rescues, veterinarians and citizens to develop solutions to promote our parish to be a better place for animals and our community.
1400 dogs and counting!
Future Goals and Endeavors
- Heart Worm prevention and testing workshops
- Quarterly Low cost spay and neuter clinics- going on now!
- School education programs- happening now!
- TNR program for cats
- Fencing program for chained dogs
About the Founder
To say I’ve been a dog lover all my life is an understatement. I live to love dogs. There has always been something in those wiggle butts that lights me up inside. Ever since I was born, we always had dogs. Beagles to be exact. I have the fondest memories playing with our pups in the backyard, singing original songs to them, cuddling and laughing at their sometimes deafening howls. They were my best friends and my brothers and sisters. I watched them grow from tiny pups to senior dogs and grieved when they passed. They were a huge part of our family and I learned how to be a responsible care giver and companion. To this day, my brow furrows when people tell me they never had a dog or don’t like dogs. I really just can’t comprehend those statements.
My love for animals eventually landed me in a position at a local veterinarian’s office working in the kennels and hospital. I learned so much during that time and that’s also when I first became a foster… to a kitten! I know! But the love I had for “Stinky” was so great, when he was adopted I cried for days. The ugly, snotty nose cry. But I still foster and cry every time one leaves. It is simultaneously the hardest and most rewarding feeling you could ever have.
In college I was a pre-vet major that never got into vet school. I think they could sense the rescuer inside of me! Not being accepted was a blessing in disguise because it has led me here. Ending up in Livingston Parish was the path I feel was always planned for me. Believe me, as a NOLA girl through and through, I never thought I would end up here. Many variables fell into place and literally steered me in this direction. Starting Dog People of Livingston is my dream realized and I have great expectations for myself, this organization and the people of Livingston.
Together we can make this the best place to be a dog!
Hope you will join us,
Lynell
Founder, Dog People of Livingston 8/2013
Get in Touch
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