Mississippi Animal Rescue League

11/10/2026

Juni was brought in by one of our animal control partners. She is about 2 to 3 month old and a really sweet puppy. We are so glad she was rescued from the streets by animal control. No one called looking for her but she has a great new mom now. Juni was adopted by Roselyn Hutton and also, in her new home she will share her space with dog Ruby and cat Andy. All of Roselyn's animals live inside and the dogs have a fenced yard for playtime. Thank you Roselyn for choosing this sweet pup. We are so glad she has a safe home and off the streets.

11/10/2026

Sweet little Nelly was brought in by one of our animal control partners. She was found running on a very busy road and we are so glad animal control was contacted. The officer scooped her up and brought her to MARL. No one called animal control or MARL looking for this sweetie. We aged her at about 8 years old and she is the sweetest girl. Michael and Bryna Branch drove all the way from Sunflower County to adopted Nelly. Nelly has two new siblings waiting on her. Dixie, a 10 year old Chihuahua Pug mix and Maggie a 2 year old Feist. All the Branch dogs are inside dogs and have a safe place for outside time. Nelly is going to be so loved and spoiled by her new mom and dad, Bryna and Michael. Thank you so much for making the long drive to adopt Nelly.

11/10/2026

Sunkiss was brought in as a stray. She is about 7 months old and has the sweetest personality. She was adopted by Kyleigh Ganz and is going to be a spoiled girl in no time. She is going to enjoy a little downtown living in an apartment with a view. She is going to love watching the activity below and the birds flying by. Thank you so much Kyleigh for adopting from MARL and for choosing this sweet girl.

11/10/2026

We are so excited for Becca, a sweet Chihuahua mix with maybe a little Dachshund mix! Becca was adopted by long time MARL friend, Carolyn Switzer. She has helped us so many times over the years fostering, puppies, and other critters such as goats, horses, dogs, some cats, chickens, maybe a duck or two. Many of those fosters found their way right into her heart and became another member of the Switzer family. Becca was found on the side of the road along with a little male we named Joel. No one called or came to MARL to look for them. They are both sweet pups and we knew they would be adopted fast. Thank you Carolyn for adopting another MARL baby. Joel has also been adopted to a great family.

11/10/2026

Baby Ruth and Snickers were brought in as strays. The kind person who brought them could not find an owner. No one called or visited MARL looking for these sweet girls. They sure are a bonded pair about 7 months old and we hoped someone would be interested in adopting them both. And just like that their new dad and mom came through our door! Luke and Carly Jackson fell in love with this pair and our staff was so excited the girls would have their own family and they would be together. This sure seems like it was a meant to be to us. Thank you Luke and Carly for choosing to adopt both of these sweet girls.

11/10/2026

Layla is a 1½-year-old Golden Shepherd currently being cared for as a MARL foster, and these photos show just how comfortable and happy she is outside of the shelter. She loves to run, enjoys belly rubs, and gets along with cats, dogs, and kids. She’s a sweet, active young dog who will benefit from exercise, companionship, training, and a home where she can stay busy. If Layla sounds like a good fit, submit a detailed application and put her name on it: https://msarl.org/adoption-application/ Current pets must be spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and have a good veterinary reference. Applicants without current pets need two references. A fenced yard is generally required, but exceptions may be considered based on your setup, experience, lifestyle, and circumstances. Breed experience is helpful, but exceptions may also be considered for the right home. Her $130 adoption fee covers spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate shots, and a microchip. Meet and greets with Layla must be arranged through MARL in advance.

11/10/2026

Anybody looking to add a new dog to the family? We have two who would be perfect for big families! They’re sweet!

11/10/2026

To provide a little more context, this is exactly why we wanted to start this conversation. We’ve seen an increase in quick returns involving herding breeds, often because their energy levels and needs were more than adopters expected. Our adoption counselors are considering additional screening requirements specifically for these dogs to help ensure future adopters are prepared for the commitment. We want to give these dogs the best chance at finding homes that understand and appreciate what makes them unique!

10/10/2026

LET’S HAVE A COMMUNITY TALK.
(Not our pics)

Herding breeds can make incredible companions, but many have strong instincts, high energy levels, and mental stimulation needs that can be more demanding than some adopters expect.

If you’ve owned a herding breed, what has your experience been like, and what advice would you give someone considering adopting one?

10/10/2026

Mack is waiting 🥺

Listen, I have the BIGGEST bark when you walk past my kennel, and I may come off like I’m mean (Just a loud bark😔). I kid you not, I am one of the sweetest dogs you’ll find in here. See? Look at me now. I’m just Mack, being Mack…😎