NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) has a new shelter and adoption center! Join ARNO as they officially celebrate the grand opening with a public ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 26, at 2 p.m.
ARNO is also hosting an open house for the public on Saturday, June 28, from 2-5 p.m. with tours, refreshments, raffles and a silent auction.Â
Since 2006, ARNO has operated a shelter out of an old warehouse in constant need of repair. The team shares that despite the constraints facing the shelter such as the absence of central air and heat and limited space for accommodating the increasing number of displaced animals, over 13,000 animals have found refuge at the shelter and have been placed in loving homes. ARNO was founded by volunteers as a grassroots organization in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and has never received funding outside of donations and grants. For the volunteers, staff, board members and surrounding community, a permanent building that allows for a comfortable and nurturing environment has been the long-term goal. Construction of the new facility began in early 2024 and animals were moved in earlier this year. This grand opening, ARNO says, marks a major milestone for the rescue organization as we approach the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
WHO: ARNO Board, Staff and Volunteers, Elected Officials, Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, Donors
WHERE: Â Animal Rescue New Orleans, 160 Brookhollow Esplanade, Elmwood, LA 70123
