Cast Detail: Jessica Vaccaro

Jessica Vaccaro runs the no-kill animal shelter Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO). The shelter is taking in almost triple the number of animals since the pandemic began, as many people have been surrendering their pets because they are either sick or out of work. Additionally, at least once a week, Jessica and her team make house calls and remove abused and malnourished animals from different properties. Running the shelter has been difficult as they’ve seen a decrease in funding and cannot do the usual fundraisers which make up most of their income. However, Vaccaro is continuously thinking of other ways to keep their doors open.

Jessica Vaccaro runs the no-kill animal shelter Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO). The shelter is taking in almost triple the number of animals since the pandemic began, as many people have been surrendering their pets because they are either sick or out of work. Additionally, at least once a week, Jessica and her team make house calls and remove abused and malnourished animals from different properties. Running the shelter has been difficult as they’ve seen a decrease in funding and cannot do the usual fundraisers which make up most of their income. However, Vaccaro is continuously thinking of other ways to keep their doors open.