Pantera - Domestic Short Hair Cat Available for Adoption in Elmwood, Louisiana

My beloved owner was deported. Can you help me heal my heartbreak?

I'm Pantera, a 4 year young lady. We were my owner's babies. But then... he was taken from us. Deported. And just like that, our safe, warm world shattered. Even though the staff and volunteers tried all they could, I was so scared and shut down at the shelter. I barely ate. It was all so weird and overwhelming. I needed a safe place to temporarily land, so I went into a foster home.

In foster, it took me some time to realize I was once again in a home. I cautiously explore my new environment and familiarize myself with some delightful comforts: cozy hiding spaces, entertaining windows, and a warm, soft bed. My foster home also has other confident cats and they are a tremendous help in reassuring me everything is OK, so it would be great if my future home had a feline companion that can also welcome me in.

My future family will need to understand that I may take longer to acclimate compared to other cats. After all I've been through, patience is key on my path for a second chance. I have been waiting for a home since 3/31/2025, making me the shelter's longest waiting resident. I hope you may be the key I need to heal my heart and reassure me that the love I once had is possible again.

As a special promotion, cats like Pantera that have been waiting 6+ months for a home receive 3 months of Revolution flea, tick, ear mite, and heartworm preventatives- a $79 value!

Pantera's story was featured in "The New York Times". Read it at (copy/paste the link): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/23/us/trump-ice-deportations-pets-left-behind.html?unlocked_article_code=1.VVA.z4EF.71N8CE8XQ5Rl&smid=nytcore-ios-share&fbclid=IwY2xjawRAtRRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeSl2lSkCJjUya6ib72Kj4rLBoRVHhyLPzpkRt17V-CX-cGVr20oTEICATn68_aem_OEFb4rMpohcIskSTkgIQDg________________________________________________

If you would like to meet one of our adoptables or learn more about them, please submit an application at https://animalrescueneworleans.org/adoptfoster/.

**Note: Our shelter is open by scheduled appointment only after your application is approved. One of ARNO's volunteer adoption counselors will be in contact with you to notify you of your approval status as well as arrange that appointment. Please see the link above to apply.

Adoption Fees:

Dogs:

Puppies under 1 year - $300-$350
Adult dogs (1 - 7 years) - $250
Seniors (8 years and older) - $200
Bulldogs, Standard Poodles and Dachshunds $350


Cats:

Adults (1 year and older) - 1 for $125 / 2 for $200
Kittens (under 1 year) - 1 for $175 / 2 for $225

For all animals that have not been spayed or neutered a $100 deposit will be required in addition to the adoption fee. The deposit is refundable upon completion of the spay / neuter surgery.

For additional frequently asked questions, see here at https://animalrescueneworleans.org/adoption-faqs/

For more information email: adopt@animalrescueneworleans.org.

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The domestic short hair cat is a popular and diverse breed known for its unique personalities and low maintenance care. These cats come in various colors and patterns, with short, easy to manage coats that require minimal grooming. Domestic short hairs are friendly, adaptable, and make wonderful companions for individuals and families alike. They possess playful and affectionate qualities that endear them to many, making them one of the most beloved and widely adopted cat breeds worldwide.

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