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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Mississippi

92 of the 260 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we track in Mississippi are shelter and rescue services. Full listings for every city are on the Mississippi page.

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54cities
260locations statewide

Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

Jackson 7

  1. Mississippi Animal Rescue

    5221 Greenway Dr Exd, Jackson, MS 39204

    Tue-Sat 10am-12pm

    Call Website All Jackson

  2. Community Animal Rescue & Adoption

    960 N Flag Chapel Rd, Jackson, MS 39209-2209

    Call Website All Jackson

  3. Cara

    960 N Flag Chapel Rd, Jackson, MS 39209

    Call Website All Jackson

  4. Animal Rescue Fund Of Ms Inc.

    395 W Mayes St, Jackson, MS 39213-6216

    Call Website All Jackson

  5. Jackson Police Animal Control

    140 Outer Cir, Jackson, MS 39209

    Call Website All Jackson

  6. Marshall Ranch & Rescue

    3816 Henderson Rd, Jackson, MS 39272

    Call All Jackson

  7. City of Jackson Animal Shelter

    Jackson, MS

    All Jackson

Olive Branch 5

  1. Sidlehill Farms

    1308 Ross Rd, Olive Branch, MS 38654

    Call Website All Olive Branch

  2. Olive Branch Animal Shelter

    6551 Polk Ln, Olive Branch, MS 38654

    Call All Olive Branch

  3. Big River Animal Society

    6432 Carson Dr, Olive Branch, MS 38654

    Call All Olive Branch

  4. Juan ave amazonas

    9143 Travis Dr, Olive Branch, MS 38654-3701

    Call All Olive Branch

  5. Desoto Olive Pest Control

    8793 Midsouth Dr, Olive Branch, MS 38654-2903

    Call All Olive Branch

Laurel 3

  1. Laurel Animal Control

    2811 1st St, Laurel, MS 39440

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

    Call Website All Laurel

  2. SCAR-Southern Cross Animal Rescue

    1712 Old US-84, Laurel, MS 39443-2620

    Call All Laurel

  3. Animal Rescue League

    2511 Moose Dr, Laurel, MS 39440

    Call All Laurel

McComb 3

  1. McComb Shelter

    125 E Michigan Ave, McComb, MS 39648

    Call Website All McComb

  2. PALS Rescue

    1071 Marks Rd, McComb, MS 39648

    Call All McComb

  3. Pals Rescue

    1071 Marys Dr, McComb, MS 39648

    Call All McComb

Oxford 3

  1. Oxford Animal Resource Center

    413 McElroy Dr, Oxford, MS 38655

    Call Website All Oxford

  2. Oxford Humane Society

    413 McElroy Dr, Oxford, MS 38655

    Call All Oxford

  3. Yocona River Retrievers

    755 Highway 334, Oxford, MS 38655-6344

    Call All Oxford

Tupelo 3

  1. Tupelo-Lee Humane Society

    2400 S Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38801-6818

    Tue-Fri 11am-5:30pm, Sat 11am-3pm

    Call Website All Tupelo

  2. Tupelo Lee Humane Society

    2795 Cliff Gookin Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38801

    Call All Tupelo

  3. Wildlife Removal Northeast Mississippi

    1311 W Main St, Tupelo, MS 38801-3413

    Call All Tupelo

Amory 2

  1. Amory Humane Society

    1317 Old Hwy 6, Amory, MS 38821

    Call Website All Amory

  2. Amory Animal Resource Center

    1317 Old Hwy 6, Amory, MS 38821

    Call Website All Amory

Brookhaven 2

  1. MS Flyway Retrievers

    1515 Bessonette Ln SE, Brookhaven, MS 39601

    Call Website All Brookhaven

  2. Brookhaven Animal Rescue League

    501 N Pk Dr, Brookhaven, MS 39601

    Call Website All Brookhaven

Columbus 2

  1. Columbus Lowndes Humane Society

    50 Airline Rd, Columbus, MS 39702

    Tue-Fri 12pm-5pm, Sat 12pm-3pm

    Call Website All Columbus

  2. Porkchop's Phat Farm

    368 Old New Hope Rd, Columbus, MS 39702-8040

    Call All Columbus

Corinth 2

  1. Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter

    2407 Norman Rd, Corinth, MS 38834

    Call Website All Corinth

  2. Corinth Alcorn County Humane Society

    1828 Proper St, Corinth, MS 38834-5134

    Call All Corinth

Gautier 2

  1. Jackson County Animal Shelter

    4400 Audubon Ln, Gautier, MS 39553

    Call Website All Gautier

  2. City of Gautier Animal Control

    3330 US-90, Gautier, MS 39553

    Call All Gautier

Grenada 2

  1. Hope Animal Sanctuary

    52 County Road 241, Grenada, MS 38901-6671

    Call Website All Grenada

  2. Grenada county animal shelter

    L.D, Boone St, Grenada, MS 38901

    Call All Grenada

Gulfport 2

  1. Humane Society of South Mississippi

    2615 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501-4832

    Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm

    Call Website All Gulfport

  2. Harrison County Animal Shelter

    2615 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501-4832

    Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm

    Call Website All Gulfport

Hattiesburg 2

  1. Southern Pines Animal Shelter

    1901 N 31st Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401-1221

    Mon-Tue 12pm-5pm, Thu-Fri 12pm-6:30pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm

    Call Website All Hattiesburg

  2. Affinity Retreat

    2132 Oak Grove Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402-1574

    Call All Hattiesburg

Holly Springs 2

  1. Marshall County Humane Society

    100 W Eddie, L Smith Rd, Holly Springs, MS 38635

    Call Website All Holly Springs

  2. Abandoned to Adored Dog Rescue

    525 MS-178, Holly Springs, MS 38635

    Call Website All Holly Springs

Horn Lake 2

  1. City of Horn Lake Animal Shelter

    6520 Center St E, Horn Lake, MS 38637

    Call All Horn Lake

  2. Tri-County Animal Rescue

    6345 Lynnfield Rd, Horn Lake, MS 38637-2672

    Call All Horn Lake

Kiln 2

  1. Hancock County Animal Shelter

    7175 Texas Flat Rd, Kiln, MS 39556

    Call Website All Kiln

  2. Noahs BArk Animal Rescue

    26071 MS-603, Kiln, MS 39556

    Website All Kiln

Lucedale 2

  1. Dixie Adoptables

    234-A Beaver Dam Rd, Lucedale, MS 39452

    Call Website All Lucedale

  2. Rise & Shine Animal Rescue

    234 Beaver Dam Rd, Lucedale, MS 39452-5200

    Call All Lucedale

Madison 2

  1. Webster Animal Shelter

    525 Post Oak Rd, Madison, MS 39110

    Call Website All Madison

  2. Hope For Paws

    109 Executive Dr #3, Madison, MS 39110

    Call Website All Madison

Meridian 2

  1. City Of Meridian Animal Shelter

    501 Cooper Ave, Meridian, MS 39301

    Call Website All Meridian

  2. Central Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation

    940 Sam Lackey Rd, Meridian, MS 39305

    Call All Meridian

Natchez 2

  1. HoofBeats and PawPrints Rescue

    17341 River Rd, Natchez, MS 39120

    Call Website All Natchez

  2. Natchez-Adams County Humane Society

    475 Liberty Rd, Natchez, MS 39120-4313

    Call Website All Natchez

Picayune 2

  1. Pearl River County SPCA

    1700 Palestine Rd, Picayune, MS 39466

    Tue-Sat 10am-4pm

    Call Website All Picayune

  2. Animal Adoption Society, Inc.

    313 Telly Rd, Picayune, MS 39466-5552

    Call Website All Picayune

Southaven 2

  1. Southaven City Animal Shelter

    5813 Pepper Chase Dr, Southaven, MS 38671

    Call Website All Southaven

  2. Lost Dog Society

    1113 Great Oaks Dr, Southaven, MS 38671-7841

    Call Website All Southaven

Starkville 2

  1. Oktibbeha County Humane Society

    510 Industrial Park Rd, Starkville, MS 39759

    Call Website All Starkville

  2. Heart Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation

    Osborn Rd, Starkville, MS 39759

    Call All Starkville

Vicksburg 2

  1. Vicksburg Animal Shelter

    65 Cedars Rd, Vicksburg, MS 39180

    Call All Vicksburg

  2. Vicksburg Warren Humane Society

    6600 US-61, Vicksburg, MS 39180

    Call All Vicksburg

Water Valley 2

  1. Second Chance Animal Alliance

    11171 Highway 315, Water Valley, MS 38965-3828

    Call Website All Water Valley

  2. The Wire Haired Pointing Griffon

    111 Co Rd 386, Water Valley, MS 38965

    Call All Water Valley

Aberdeen 1

  1. Aberdeen Animal Shelter

    201 Roy Pounders Dr, Aberdeen, MS 39730

    Call Website All Aberdeen

Bay Springs 1

  1. Happy Healthy Pet Adoption

    2568 MS-15, Bay Springs, MS 39422

    Call Website All Bay Springs

Bay St Louis 1

  1. LaTier Sanctuary

    5061 Pearl St, Bay St Louis, MS 39520-7309

    Call Website All Bay St Louis

Brandon 1

  1. Rankin County Animal Shelter

    710 Marquette Rd, Brandon, MS 39042

    Open 24 hours

    Call Website All Brandon

Caledonia 1

  1. Cedar Hill Animal Sanctuary

    144 Sanctuary Loop, Caledonia, MS 39740

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

    Call Website All Caledonia

Clarksdale 1

  1. CARES Clarksdale Animal Shelter

    1645 Desoto Ave, Clarksdale, MS 38614

    Mon-Fri 9am-2pm

    Call Website

Cleveland 1

  1. The Cleveland-Bolivar County Animal Shelter of Mississippi

    200 W Carpenter St, Cleveland, MS 38732-2222

    Call Website

Crystal Springs 1

  1. Copiah Animal Shelter

    27084 US-51, Crystal Springs, MS 39059

    Call Website All Crystal Springs

Greenwood 1

  1. Leflore County Humane Society

    1810 Cypress Ave, Greenwood, MS 38930-7462

    Call All Greenwood

Hernando 1

  1. City of Hernando Animal Shelter

    1203 Nesbit Dr, Hernando, MS 38651

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

    Call Website All Hernando

Lena 1

  1. US Animal Services

    449 Jims Rd, Lena, MS 39094-9383

    Call Website All Lena

Louisville 1

  1. Louisville Animal Control

    110 Thompson St, Louisville, MS 39339

    Call All Louisville

Magee 1

  1. Wolf Pond Sanctuary

    120 Wolf Pond Dr, Magee, MS 39111-5020

    Website All Magee

Monticello 1

  1. Paws Of Love

    1507 Reid Rd, Monticello, MS 39654

    Call Website All Monticello

Nesbit 1

  1. Desoto County Animal Control

    1251 Humane Way, Nesbit, MS 38651-8458

    Call Website All Nesbit

Perkinston 1

  1. Zoohoo

    51 Main St, Perkinston, MS 39573-3374

    All Perkinston

Purvis 1

  1. Rolling Oaks Farm

    796 Tatum Camp Rd, Purvis, MS 39475-3321

    Call Website All Purvis

Quitman 1

  1. Creature Comforts Animal Shelter

    400. S. Railroad Avenue, 400 S. Railroad, Quitman, MS 39355

    Call All Quitman

Ridgeland 1

  1. Magnolia State Termite Experts

    863 Centre St, Ridgeland, MS 39157

    Call All Ridgeland

Ripley 1

  1. Hopper Labs

    4850 MS-4 W, Ripley, MS 38663-9689

    Call All Ripley

Rolling Fork 1

  1. South Delta Animal Rescue

    190 E Race St, Rolling Fork, MS 39159-2728

    Call Website

Senatobia 1

  1. Senatobia-Tate County Animal

    909 E F Hale Jr Dr, Senatobia, MS 38668

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm

    Call Website All Senatobia

Steens 1

  1. Pet Nanny

    165 Neilson Rd, Steens, MS 39766

    Call Website All Steens

Tunica 1

  1. Tunica Humane Society

    4500 Fox Island Rd, Tunica, MS 38676

    Call Website All Tunica

Tylertown 1

  1. St Francis Animal Sanctuary & Rescue

    97 Obed Magee Rd, Tylertown, MS 39667

    Call Website All Tylertown

Vancleave 1

  1. Wild At Heart Rescue

    16020 Larue Rd, Vancleave, MS 39565

    Call Website All Vancleave

Wiggins 1

  1. Stone County SPCA

    1989 Highway 26, Wiggins, MS 39577-9283

    Call Website All Wiggins

Winona 1

  1. Winona Animal Shelter

    402 N Union St, Winona, MS 38967

    Call All Winona
Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

Also in Mississippi

Good to know

What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.

How long is a dog in heat?

A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across Mississippi to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 92 dog parks in Mississippi to plan future visits once the cycle ends.

How long does a dog stay in heat?

Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout Mississippi. Our guide lists 92 dog parks in Mississippi for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.