It provides immunity from liability for property damage or trespass to a motor vehicle if the damage was caused while rescuing a minor or animal in distress. 360, went into effect on August 1, 2018, and protects you from civil liability in the event of a necessary rescue of an animal or minor left alone in a car. Louisiana’s Good Samaritan Law, also known as Act No.

Once you have completed these steps, remain in a safe location with the animal while you wait for emergency personnel to arrive.

Leave your contact information, your reason for entry into the vehicle, and the location of their animal.

Once the animal is safe in your care, write a note to leave for the vehicle owner letting them know that appropriate authorities have been contacted.

Enter the vehicle with as little damage as possible and remove the animal.

Explore in a 30-foot radius around the car to search for the owner.

First, call out for the animal’s owner.

If you find an animal trapped in a hot car follow these steps carefully to make sure you are acting in accordance with the law: What do I do if I see an animal left in a car? In New Orleans, the stray-hold period is 3 days. This window of time is designed to give the pet parent time to find their lost pet.

If you have the stray animal in your possession follow our found pet process here.Ī stray-hold period is a pre-determined amount of time that an animal shelter must hold an animal before assuming legal custody. If you call us after hours or on the weekend our call center will dispatch the Humane Officer on call.Ĭall us at 311, option 1. What do I do if I see an animal in distress?Ĭall our Humane Law & Rescue team immediately at 911. We are not the animal control provider for any other parish. In addition to enforcing New Orleans’ animal laws, we act as the City’s official animal shelter. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and have a contract with the city of New Orleans to provide animal control services in Orleans Parish. Where does the Louisiana SPCA provide animal control services? The frequently asked questions below are intended for Orleans Parish residents only. New Orleans Humane Law & Rescue Frequently Asked Questions Home / Humane Law & Rescue / Humane Law FAQs.

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