Every Pet Deserves
a Loving
Home
We rescue, foster, and rehome cats and dogs throughout DeSoto County. Will you be their second chance?
Is your home their forever home?
Meet a few of the adoptable pets. Your new best friend could be just a click away.
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Adoption and fostering changes lives—yours and theirs
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DARS is a foster-based rescue working to give every cat and dog a better life through adoption, education, and compassion.
Serving DeSoto County, Mississippi and surrounding areas
Happy Tails preview
Each of these pets found a forever home—and a story worth celebrating
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Rosie’s Happy Tail: Rescued and Loved Beyond Measure
Rosie’s Happy Tail Rosie, formerly known as Roxy, has a lot to be thankful for. She was cruelly abandoned—left alone in a home with no access to food, water, or a way to call for help. Days passed, but no one came. It’s a miracle she survived. At DARS, we never forget the pain animals…
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Jack’s Happy Tail: From Street Survivor to King of the Castle
Jack’s Happy Tail Jack’s journey is one of transformation, resilience, and a little bit of royal flair. Not so long ago, Jack was living rough—surviving on whatever scraps he could find in the gutters and garbage of the streets. He was resourceful, determined, and tough as nails, but that life left its mark. It’s not…
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Jack’s Happy Tail: From Emaciated Stray to Fundraiser Mascot
Jack’s Happy Tail Some rescue stories change more than just one life—they spark a movement that helps countless others. Jack’s story is one of transformation, compassion, and a legacy of hope for homeless pets across DeSoto County. Jack, a gentle black boxer mix, was discovered in desperate shape—emaciated and weak, wandering the grounds of Bonne…
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Miss Kennedy’s Happy Tail: Senior Poodle Finds a New Family
Miss Kennedy’s Happy Tail Miss Kennedy’s journey is a beautiful reminder that it’s never too late for a second chance at happiness—especially for a dog with so much love left to give. When her previous owner made the life-changing decision to move to Thailand as a missionary, Miss Kennedy suddenly needed a new home. Like…
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Allie’s Happy Tail: From Under a House to a Forever Hug
Allie was one of ten puppies born into the dirt beneath a house. Malnourished, riddled with parasites, and heading for a grim future, the entire litter was rescued by a dedicated DARS volunteer. Through round-the-clock care, all ten were brought back to health and prepared for adoption. Allie’s story didn’t end there—it just began. She…
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Layla’s Happy Tail: From Under a House to a Forever Family
Layla’s Happy Tail Layla’s journey began in the shadows—quite literally. She and her five siblings were born beneath a house, surrounded by filth, parasites, and uncertainty. Like so many puppies born to unspayed, unsupervised pets, their outlook was bleak. Without intervention, their lives likely would have ended before they ever truly began. But that’s not…
