Stray Animals Struggle as SPCA Cuts Deepen | New Orleans News

New Orleans’ stray animal crisis is spiraling as the Louisiana SPCA, crippled by budget cuts, now operates just four days a week—forcing volunteers and neighborhood groups to step in with makeshift rescues, traps, and even emergency housing. With shelters overflowing and rescue groups like Take Paws housing 300 dogs past their 25-pet limit, animals are being neglected and abused at alarming rates. Tensions rise as city officials question funding use, while the SPCA defends donor restrictions. Yet hope persists: the Mayor’s open-door policy and community calls for help signal a fragile path toward recovery. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/33001791de5301d4