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Welcome to Louisiana's Statewide Network of Humane Societies & Animal Control Organizations
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JOIN US!
We foster the formation of new humane societies, promote humane education, work to establish better laws for the protection
of animals and the enforcement of these laws by our State Justice System. We believe that the power of humane individuals
and humane groups to make a positive difference is multiplied by coordinated action. Together we are stronger. If you
want to work to improve the lives of Louisiana's animals...
WE NEED YOU!
COLAA Members Pledge to Support Three Goals
- To prevent animal suffering due to neglect, abuse or cruelty and to promote kindness toward all living creatures.
- To foster and underwrite humane education of the Louisiana public - especially school children and lawmakers.
- To facilitate networking among Louisiana's animal welfare and animal control organizations to forge a powerful alliance capable of effecting political and social change that will improve the lives of Louisiana's animals to the greatest possible extent.
COLAA
is a Louisiana non-profit corporation organized according to a set of bylaws and run democratically.
Our
policies are consistent with the perceptions and beliefs of the majority of humane-minded people. We have, for example,
taken strong positions against dog fighting, cockfighting, puppy mills, animals as toys or prizes, canned hunts (killing animals
in enclosures for a fee), harassment of wild horses on public lands, and slaughter of livestock.
We advocate
alternatives to animals and the proper treatment of animals used in research. We support (and have been responsible
for the establishment of) strong penalties for animal cruelty and pet theft. See Legislative Achievements
under the About Us link.
COLAA members come from all
walks of life and live in all regions of Louisiana. Many are present or former officers of humane societies and animal
control agencies, veterinarians, teachers, animal rescuers, educators, attorneys, or physicians.
Our common thread is our deep concern for the welfare of the animals of our state, nation, and planet. Any citizen willing to work with us toward our goals of promoting humane treatment of animals and stopping animal abuse and cruelty is welcome.
Belonging to COLAA offers valuable and personally enriching experiences. Opportunities abound to encourage individual growth, increase knowledge of animal issues and develop professional expertise. Many resources are provided to you as a result of your membership in COLAA.
COLAA
P.O. BOX 51648, LAFAYETTE, LA 70505-1648