Louisiana
The following sections provide information about various rabbit-related resources in the state of Louisiana in the United States.
Rabbit rescues and shelters
See Adoption listings for more resources on where to find rabbits for adoption, including country-wide search engines.
The organizations in any table(s) below should usually focus solely or significantly on rabbits and regularly have rabbits up for adoption. Sanctuaries that do not adopt out rabbits and rescues that focus mainly on other species with incidental rabbits up for adoption should be excluded.
Name | City | Phone | Notes | Social | |
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BunnAgain Rabbit Rescue And Education | Paradis, LA | (504) 717-3918 | bunnagain@gmail.com | EIN: 35-2605248 | |
Magic Happens Rabbit Rescue | Baton Rouge, LA | magichappensrabbitrescue@gmail.com | EIN: 26-3732630 |
Rabbit veterinarians
See Choosing a rabbit veterinarian for more information on how to find the right rabbit-savvy veterinarian for you. Please see Viral haemorrhagic disease#Vaccination and news resources instead for a list of veterinarians offering the RHDV2 vaccine in North America.
Caddo Parish
Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
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Brookings Animal Hospital | 4919 N Market St | Shreveport, LA 71107 | 318-425-4860 | [1] |
East Baton Rouge Parish
Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
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All Pets Hospital | 9308 Perkins Rd | Baton Rouge, LA 70810 | 225-767-2462 | [1] |
Azalea Lakes Veterinary Clinic | 15225 Jefferson Hwy | Baton Rouge, LA 70817 | 225-755-3838 | [1] |
Capital Heights Veterinary Clinic | 722 Jefferson Hwy | Baton Rouge, LA 70806 | 225-927-7196 | [1] |
Louisiana State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital | Skip Bertman Dr | Baton Rouge, LA 70803 | 225-578-9600 | [1] |
Park Forest Animal Hospital | 10201 Greenwell Springs Rd | Baton Rouge, LA 70814 | 225-275-2284 | [1] |
Shenandoah South Veterinary Hospital | 16044 Tiger Bend Rd | Baton Rouge, LA 70817 | 225-752-3979 225-752-1507 |
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Jefferson Parish
Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
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Metairie Small Animal Clinic (Main) | 101 Metairie Rd | Metairie, LA 70006 | 504-835-4266 | [1] Dr. Gina sees rabbits.[2] |
Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana | 3635 N Interstate 10 Service Rd W | Metairie, LA 70002 | 504-455-6386 | [1] |
Lafayette Parish
Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
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Broussard Veterinary Clinic | 103 Broadmoor Blvd | Lafayette, LA 70503 | 337-988-5022 | [1] |
St. Francis Veterinary Hospital | 151 S Beadle Rd | Lafayette, LA 70508 | 337-269-4031 | Dr. Kristine Angelette works with rabbits.[1] |
Wexler Animal Hospital | 458 Heymann Blvd # D | Lafayette, LA 70503 | 337-232-4575 | [1] |
Lafourche Parish
Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
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Thibodaux Animal Hospital | 1005 St Mary St | Thibodaux, LA 70301 | 985-446-3878 | [1] |
Rabbit emergency clinics and specialists
See Veterinary emergencies for more resources on rabbit veterinary emergencies.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
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Louisiana State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital | Skip Bertman Drive | Baton Rouge, LA 70803 | 225-578-9600 | [1] 24/7 emergency and specialty services. |
Jefferson Parish
Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
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Metairie Small Animal Clinic (Main) | 101 Metairie Rd. | Metairie, LA 70006 | 504-835-4266 | [1] Dr. Gina sees rabbits.[2] 24/7 emergency services. |
Southeast Veterinary Specialists | 3409 Division St | Metairie, LA 70002 | 504-219-0444 | 24/7 emergency services. |
Veterinary clinics offering RHDV2 vaccines
See Rabbit hemorrhagic disease for more information on the fatal disease. There is no treatment or cure for RHD. Most cleaners are ineffective at killing the virus. As a result, it is highly recommended to vaccinate your rabbit for their safety if a veterinary clinic nearby offers the service.
Greater Baton Rouge area
Name | City | Vaccine brand | Phone | Notes |
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Azalea Lakes Veterinary Clinic | Baton Rouge, LA | Medgene | (225) 755-3838 | Last checked by Rabbitors.info on 14 Feb 2022. |
LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital | Baton Rouge, LA | Medgene | (225) 578-9600 | Last checked by Rabbitors.info on 26 May 2022. |
Greater New Orleans area
Name | City | Vaccine brand | Phone | Notes |
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Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana | Metairie, LA | Medgene | (504) 455-6386 | Last checked by Rabbitors.info on 04 Feb 2022. |
North area
Name | City | Vaccine brand | Phone | Notes |
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Halcyon Veterinary Hospital | Bossier City, LA | Medgene | (318) 584-7049 | Last checked by Rabbitors.info on 21 Feb 2022. |
South area
Name | City | Vaccine brand | Phone | Notes |
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Ridgefield Animal Hospital | Thibodaux, LA | Medgene | (985) 446-8824 | Last checked by Rabbitors.info on 16 May 2023. |
Low cost rabbit spay/neuter clinics
See Low cost spay/neuter clinics for more resources.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
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Azalea Lakes Veterinary Clinic | 15225 Jefferson Hwy | Baton Rouge, LA 70817 | 225-755-3838 | Original procedure cost less than $100, and $20 off coupon from Magic Happens Rabbit Rescue. |
Jefferson Parish
Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
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Furry Friends Animal Hospital | 2330 Lapalco Blvd | Harvey, LA 70058 | 506-366-6060 | Neuter: $40 through Jefferson SPCA Fix-A-Rabbit Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program.
Must be a resident of Jefferson Parish or a caretaker in Jefferson Parish. |
Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital | 3535 N I-10 Service Rd | Metairie, LA 70002 | 504-455-6386 | Spay: $60; Neuter: $40 through Jefferson SPCA Fix-A-Rabbit Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program.
Must be a resident of Jefferson Parish or a caretaker in Jefferson Parish. |
Rabbit boarding and bunny sitters
For more information on going on vacation with a rabbit, please see Going on vacation.
If a business requires your rabbit to be vaccinated before services can be rendered, please check out our North American RHDV2 resources at Viral haemorrhagic disease#Vaccination and news resources to find a nearby veterinarian or clinic that may be able to vaccinate your rabbit.
Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
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Magic Happens Rabbit Rescue | Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas. Also in other areas of the state as well as southern and central Mississippi. |
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Wildlife rehabilitation facilities
See Wild rabbits for more information about what to do when you find a wild rabbit.
Hay sources
See Hay for more resources on what types of hay to choose.