Animal Rescue New Orleans

What Animal Rescue New Orleans does

Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 2005 in response to Hurricane Katrina. Operating out of a newly opened facility at 160 Brookhollow Esplanade in Elmwood, Louisiana, the organization provides rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption services for dogs and cats, while also serving as a hub for community pet retention and lost-pet reunification across eight Louisiana parishes. ARNO reports a 98–98.9% live release rate and has placed over 10,000 animals in permanent homes since inception, with annual intake volumes ranging from roughly 591 to 714 animals.

The organization runs on an entirely volunteer-based staffing model with no paid employees, supplemented by foster networks and corporate partnerships. Its operations rely on four core revenue streams: individual and institutional donations, adoption fees priced between $200 and $350 per animal, merchandise sales, and a capital campaign that offers tiered naming rights (ranging from $2,000 to $40,000+). Key partnerships include Petco Love Lost (facial-recognition-based reunification), PetSmart (in-store adoption events), Best Friends Animal Society, the Greater New Orleans Foundation, and Elmer's Family Pet Care (veterinary services).

ARNO's core technology dependency is limited to Petco Love Lost's facial recognition platform for lost-pet reunification — a third-party tool, not proprietary IP. The organization also operates a case-by-case out-of-state adoption pipeline. Its 2025 strategic focus is consolidating operations into the new Elmwood shelter, funded primarily by a $500,000 lead gift from Paulette and Frank Stewart. Leadership includes founder Jane Garrison, former lead Charlotte Bass Lilly, and Vice President Ginnie Baumann; the organization is volunteer-governed with no executive compensation disclosed.

Name

Animal Rescue New Orleans

Legal name

Animal Rescue New Orleans, Inc.

Website

https://animalrescueneworleans.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Animal Rescue New Orleans is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) animal welfare nonprofit, founded in 2005 post-Hurricane Katrina, that rescues and rehomes dogs and cats across eight Louisiana parishes, operating from a new Elmwood shelter opened in February 2025 with a reported 98%+ live release rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue and Welfare Services

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foster & Volunteer Network Programs (BPAGAIAF), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Pet adoption programs
• No-kill shelter
• Foster care network
• Animal welfare nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Jefferson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting animal rescue efforts. Recurring sustainer donations allow ARNO to budget rescue operations. The organization maximizes every donated dollar for animal benefit.
2. Adoption Fees: Fees vary by animal type and age. Dogs range from $200 (seniors) to $350 (puppies/bulldogs). Cats range from $125 (adults) to $225 (kittens for two). Additional $100 spay/neuter deposit for animals not yet fixed at adoption.
3. Supply and Merchandise Sales: Online store (Storenvy) sells merchandise with proceeds supporting the shelter. Amazon and Chewy wish lists allow donors to purchase needed supplies directly.
4. Capital Campaign and Recognition Donations: Naming rights and recognition opportunities at new shelter facility ranging from $2,000 to $40,000. Donors receive legacy recognition including kennel naming, suite dedications, and plaque installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, volunteer-based no-kill animal shelter that rescues abandoned, homeless, injured, elderly, sick, and abused companion animals in the Greater New Orleans area. The organization facilitates pet adoption, foster placement, and lost-pet reunification through a process involving application review, vet checks, home checks, and adoption counseling. ARNO operates a permanent shelter facility and supports its rescue operations through donations, adoption fees, merchandise sales, and capital campaign contributions.

Product overview

Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue organization offering a coordinated suite of animal welfare services. The core offerings center on pet rescue and adoption—facilitating the placement of abandoned and homeless animals through an application process involving vet checks, home visits, and counselor matching. ARNO operates foster care and volunteer programs where volunteers provide daily animal care while the organization covers medical expenses. Supporting services include a supply wish list program accepting donations via Amazon and Chewy, pet care educational resources, and lost/found pet reunification through Petco Love Lost's facial recognition technology. The organization also runs adoption events at PetSmart and community events, accepts monetary donations through PayPal/Venmo, and operates a capital campaign for its new shelter facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services Facilitation of adoptions of rescued dogs and cats through an application process including application review, vet reference checks, landlord verification for renters, property ownership confirmation, home checks via video call, and adoption counselor matching. Available to individuals and families in the Greater New Orleans area and out-of-state on case-by-case basis.
• Foster Care Program Volunteer foster homes provide food, love, and care for rescued animals while ARNO covers all medical expenses; foster families bring pets to adoption events and provide updates. Available to community members willing to provide temporary homes for rescued animals.
• Lost and Found Pet Services Lost pet reunification assistance through partnership with Petco Love Lost's facial recognition technology and national database; provides guidance on creating flyers and searching shelters. Available to community members who have lost or found pets.
• Adoption Events Regular offsite adoption events at PetSmart locations and community events including Galaxycon New Orleans convention, where volunteers bring adoptable dogs for public viewing, meet-and-greets, and adoption counseling.
• Supply Wish List Program Accepts donations of supplies including dry and canned pet food, cleaning supplies, toys, beds, leashes, and veterinary supplies through Amazon and Chewy wish lists. Available to donors wishing to contribute needed items.
• Pet Care Resources Provides educational resources including spay/neuter referrals, grief counseling, toxic food and plant lists, and pet evacuation information. Available to community members seeking pet care guidance.
• Donation Processing Accepts monetary donations via PayPal, credit card, Venmo, and postal mail; also accepts supply donations dropped off at the shelter. Available to individual donors and corporate supporters.
• Capital Campaign - Almost Home Capital campaign to fund the renovation and operation of ARNO's new permanent shelter facility, with naming rights and recognition opportunities ranging from $2,000 to $40,000. Available to major donors and corporate sponsors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98-98.9% live release rate maintained
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Best Friends Animal SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2005Provided immeasurable support and shelter care to ARNO animal relief efforts between mid-October 2005 and February 2006 during Hurricane Katrina response. Best Friends continues as a foundational partner in ARNO's history.
• Petco Love LostcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership using facial recognition technology through Petco Love Lost platform to help reunite lost pets with owners. ARNO promotes the free service to community members searching for lost animals and uses the national database for found pet matching.
• PetSmartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegular monthly adoption events held at PetSmart locations. ARNO volunteers bring adoptable dogs to stores for public viewing, meet-and-greets, and adoption counseling. Events listed on ARNO's website and social media.
• Amazon Wish ListminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Wish List (wishlist ID: 3HS9BBX965ODG) allows donors to purchase needed supplies directly. Includes general supplies, cleaning materials, dog and cat food, toys, and veterinary supplies.
• Chewy Wish ListminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChewy registry allows donors to purchase pet supplies and food directly for ARNO's shelter animals.
• BissellminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet adoption sponsor relationship. Bissell supports animal rescue organizations with donations and promotional partnerships.
• Banfield FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVeterinary care foundation partnership providing medical support resources for shelter animals.
• PetfinderminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline platform listing ARNO's adoptable pets. Website links to AdoptAPet.com for viewing available animals.
• iGiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShopping portal that donates a portion of purchases to ARNO when supporters shop through the iGive platform.
• GalaxyconminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for adoption events at Galaxycon New Orleans convention. ARNO brings adoptable dogs to the event and holds raffles to raise funds.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Greater New Orleans Humane Society: Regional no-kill shelter serving the New Orleans metro area with adoption, rescue, and veterinary services. Direct geographic overlap with ARNO's operating parishes.
• Louisiana SPCA: Regional animal welfare organization serving the New Orleans and Louisiana area. Competes for local donors, volunteers, and adopters while operating similar rescue, adoption, and spay/neuter services in overlapping parishes.

Broad incumbents

• PetSmart Charities: Major funder of shelter and rescue organizations nationwide. PetSmart Charities provides grants and runs the in-store adoption events ARNO participates in, making it both a partner and a competitor for donor attention.
• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): National animal welfare leader with rescue, adoption, advocacy, and veterinary programs. Overlaps with ARNO in mission scope and donor pool but operates at vastly greater scale with national programs and grants.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): Large national animal protection organization funding shelter partners and running national advocacy. Operates adjacent programs (rescue, disaster response, shelter grants) that overlap with ARNO's mission and competing for donor dollars.

Others

• BISSELL Pet Foundation: Corporate foundation supporting pet adoption and shelter programs through sponsorships and grants. ARNO lists Bissell as a pet adoption sponsor, making it a peer funder within the animal welfare nonprofit ecosystem.
• Maddie's Fund: Family foundation dedicated to achieving no-kill status in animal shelters nationwide. Provides grants, training, and innovation funding to no-kill shelters like ARNO.
• Grey Muzzle Organization: National nonprofit focused on senior dog welfare and adoption. Awarded ARNO its 2015 Grey Muzzle Award and operates as a peer funder within the senior-pet adoption space.

Emerging players

• Petco Love: Petco's nonprofit foundation supporting animal welfare, including the Petco Love Lost lost-pet platform ARNO uses. Funds rescue and adoption initiatives at scale across the U.S., creating both partnership and grant competition dynamics.

Direct peers

• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare organization that provided foundational support to ARNO during Hurricane Katrina. Operates the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary and runs adoption programs with similar foster-based and volunteer-driven models.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/animalrescueneworleans
• Instagraminstagram.com/animalrescueneworleans
• Xx.com/animalrescueno
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/animal-rescue-new-orleans-arno-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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