The mission of Friends of the Animals is to rescue, place in homes or save dogs, puppies and other pets from euthanasia in East Baton Rouge Parish. FOTA operates the Dog Adoption House, 8476 Highland Road, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Anyone interested in adopting or fostering a dog can call (225) 205-9330 or visit friendsoftheanimalsbr.org.

Dozer is a sweet, 20-pound male about 6 years old. He’s done great with his canine foster brother, and he’s learning to tolerate the cats in his foster home. His foster family reports Dozer is great in a kennel and sleeps there quietly all night.
- PROVIDED PHOTO BY BRIDGET H. MAYO

Kodak is a 1-year-old male who loves to play in the yard, chase balls and get all the snuggles. He’s more of a people-dog than a dog’s dog, but he tolerates other pups as long as they’re not too pushy or in his face. He’s housebroken, knows “sit,” and he’s food-motivated, smart and eager to please.
- PROVIDED PHOTO BY BRIDGET H. MAYO