East Baton Rouge Animal Control & Rescue Center
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Hours: Office 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; officers on duty 24/7 for emergencies
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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City-parish animal control agency that investigates and resolves complaints about animals, handles animal-related situations and enforces city-parish animal codes. It serves domestic animals, livestock, exotics and wildlife. Rescued, seized or impounded animals go to the Companion Animal Alliance shelter, which handles all sheltering, adoptions and reclaims. Animal control officers are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies.
How to reach them
Where: 2680 Progress Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Hours: Office 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; officers on duty 24/7 for emergencies
Good to know
- How to get started: Call (225) 774-7700, including after hours. Emails are not monitored after hours, on weekends or holidays. For sheltering, adoptions and reclaims call Companion Animal Alliance at (225) 408-5360.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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