LaMa supporters who attended the LaMa Animal Rescue Mardi Gras kick-off fundraiser on Saturday, January 11 were in for a big surprise. They were present for the delivery of a fully-equipped animal transport van being donated to LaMa by Grammy Rose Dog Sanctuary in Acton, Maine.

While the delivery of the van was not planned to be a part of the Mardi Gras celebration, the turn of events with snowy weather resulted in a one-day delay in arrival and, as luck would have it, the van arrived mid-way through the celebration with an all-too-fitting second line parade.

The van driver from New Hampshire was warmly greeted with mardi gras beads, boudin balls and king cake. LaMa Animal Rescue is forever grateful for this donation. The van will be used to continue their mission of saving the homeless dogs and cats in Webster Parish and the surrounding community.