Disclaimer: AWK News is an independent informational directory and is not sponsored by, affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations listed below unless specifically stated otherwise. Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, current services, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
Mississippi Animal Rescue League — Jackson
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
5221 Greenway Drive Ext.
Jackson, MS 39204
Phone
601-969-1631
Email
samanthag@msarl.org
County
Hinds County
Website
Mississippi Animal Rescue League |
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Rabbits
Burros and other domestic animals
Services Provided
Animal sheltering
Adoption
Animal cruelty assistance
Basic medical care
Equine rescue and rehabilitation
Spay/neuter assistance
Disaster-related animal sheltering
About
MARL has served Central Mississippi for more than 50 years and operates as an open-admission animal welfare organization. In addition to dogs and cats, its programs have historically included horses, rabbits, burros, and other domestic animals, making it one of the broader animal-welfare organizations in the state.
Last Verified
September 23, 2026
CARA – Community Animal Rescue & Adoption — Jackson
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
960 N. Flag Chapel Road
Jackson, MS 39209
Phone
601-922-7575
Email
cara@carams.org
County
Hinds County
Website
CARA Mississippi – Community Animal Rescue and Adoption
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Services Provided
Rescue and sheltering
Adoption
Veterinary care
Spay/neuter
Foster care
Socialization and enrichment
Pet-owner education
About
CARA focuses on homeless dogs and cats and provides shelter, veterinary treatment, socialization and adoption placement. The organization reports caring for large numbers of animals while working to reduce pet overpopulation through spay/neuter and community education.
Last Verified
September 23, 2026
Humane Society of South Mississippi — Gulfport
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
2615 25th Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
Phone
228-863-3354
Email
info@hssm.org
County
Harrison County
Website
Humane Society of South Mississippi
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Lost and stray companion animals
Services Provided
Open-admission sheltering
Adoption
Foster care
Spay/neuter
Wellness services
Lost-and-found assistance
Pet food assistance
Transport programs
Microchipping
About
HSSM is a major Gulf Coast animal-welfare organization and operates an open-admission shelter for animals in need. Its programs include adoption, foster care, spay/neuter and wellness services, lost-pet assistance, transports and pet-retention resources.
Last Verified
September 23, 2026
Southern Pines Animal Shelter — Hattiesburg
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
1901 N. 31st Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone
601-544-6632
Email
info@southernpinesanimalshelter.org
County
Forrest County
Website
Southern Pines Animal Shelter – Home
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Puppies
Kittens
Services Provided
Animal sheltering
Adoption
Foster care
Spay/neuter services
Medical care
Community pet resources
Volunteer programs
About
Southern Pines provides shelter, foster care, medical support, and adoption services for homeless cats and dogs in the Hattiesburg area. The organization also operates programs aimed at reducing pet overpopulation and supporting pet owners in surrounding communities.
Last Verified
September 23, 2026
Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc. — Coldwater
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes — state and federally licensed
Address
3905 Arkabutla Dam Road
Coldwater, MS 38618
Phone
662-292-6133
Wildlife Hotline: 662-612-6455
Email
contact@mswildliferehab.org
Wildlife Rescue: rescue@mswildliferehab.org
County
Tate County
Website
Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Songbirds
Raptors
Owls
Hawks
Eagles
Reptiles
Turtles
Other native wildlife as permitted
Services Provided
Wildlife rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation
Medical and supportive care
Release preparation
Wildlife education
Public guidance for injured or orphaned wildlife
About
Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation has served injured and orphaned native wildlife since the 1990s. Its current wildlife hospital handles birds and reptiles, including raptors such as hawks and owls. It maintains a dedicated wildlife hotline. Mammal callers may be referred to cooperating mammal rehabilitators.
Last Verified
September 23, 2026
Woodside Wildlife Rescue — Pass Christian
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes — operates under a Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Administrative Possession Permit
Address
P.O. Box 43
Pass Christian, MS 39571
Phone
228-223-0430
Email
woodsidewildliferescue@gmail.com
County
Harrison County
Website
Woodside Wildlife Rescue | Mississippi Wild Animal Help | 228-223-0430
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Raccoons
Squirrels
Opossums
Other injured and orphaned native Mississippi wildlife
Services Provided
Wildlife rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation
Release preparation
Orphan care
Disease prevention
Wildlife-conflict assistance
Public education
About
Woodside Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates injured and orphaned native wildlife with the goal of returning animals to the wild. The organization has developed specialized rehabilitation work with raccoons and provides a dedicated number for wildlife emergencies.
Last Verified
September 23, 2026
Central Mississippi Turtle Rescue — Florence
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes — Mississippi Administrative Rehabilitation Permit
Address
P.O. Box 1374
Florence, MS 39073
Phone
601-672-1418 — Central and Southern Mississippi emergencies
662-985-3535 — Northern Mississippi emergencies
Email
No public email displayed plainly; contact is available through the organization website.
County
Rankin County
Website
Central Mississippi Turtle Rescue – Home
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Native turtles
Pet turtles
Tortoises
Injured reptiles
Services Provided
Turtle rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation
Emergency turtle assistance
Release of native turtles
Turtle and tortoise adoption
Foster care
Husbandry education
Conservation outreach
About
Central Mississippi Turtle Rescue specializes in injured, sick, neglected, abandoned and displaced turtles and tortoises. Rehabilitated native turtles are returned to the wild when possible, while non-native or non-releasable animals may be placed through adoption or remain in long-term care. The home-based rescue notes that it is not staffed full-time, so callers should contact another licensed wildlife professional if immediate assistance is unavailable.
Last Verified
September 23, 2026
Mississippi Horses — Canton
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
184 Twelve Oaks Road
Canton, MS 39046
Phone
601-201-8522
County
Madison County
Website
We are more than just a horse rescue!
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Horses
Ponies
Other equines
Services Provided
Equine rescue
Rehabilitation
Retraining
Adoption
Foster care
Owner education
Training programs
Long-term care when needed
About
Mississippi Horses rescues equines in need and works to rehabilitate, retrain, foster and place them in appropriate homes. The organization typically cares for horses at its Canton facility as well as through foster homes and trainers.
Last Verified
September 23, 2026
Erin Regan Animal Sanctuary and Rescue — Picayune
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
P.O. Box 1012
Picayune, MS 39466
Phone
No public phone
Email
tracypaula@erinregananimalsanctuary.com
County
Pearl River County
Website
Erin Regan Animal Sanctuary and Rescue – Home
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Cows
Pigs
Goats
Other farm and companion animals
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Farm-animal sanctuary
Companion-animal rescue
Medical care
Rehabilitation
Adoption
Permanent sanctuary
Animal-welfare education
About
Located on a 40-acre property in Picayune, Erin Regan Animal Sanctuary and Rescue helps both farm and companion animals, including animals that are injured, neglected, abandoned, elderly or have special needs. Adoptable animals may be placed in homes, while others receive permanent sanctuary care.
Last Verified
September 23, 2026
Mississippi Animal Project — Tylertown
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
P.O. Box 451
Tylertown, MS 39667
Phone
601-980-1627
County
Walthall County
Website
Home | Mississippi Animal rescue
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Puppies
Kittens
Horses
Other domestic animals as resources allow
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Foster care
Adoption
Low-cost spay/neuter assistance
Low-cost equine gelding programs
Vaccinations
Microchipping
Community animal assistance
Pet rehoming support
About
Mississippi Animal Project works primarily in southern Mississippi to rescue neglected and abandoned animals while expanding access to affordable animal care. Its programs include foster and adoption assistance, spay/neuter services, community support, and equine gelding clinics and the organization actively recruits foster homes for dogs, cats and horses.
Last Verified
September 23, 2026