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We rescue, foster, and rehome cats and dogs throughout DeSoto County. Will you be their second chance?
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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.
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Happy Tails preview
Each of these pets found a forever home—and a story worth celebrating
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Fergus’s Happy Tail: Saved from Euthanasia to Family Favorite
Fergus’s Happy Tail Fergus’s journey is a rollercoaster of heartbreak and hope—a testament to why every dog deserves a family that will never give up on them. Adopted as a puppy, Fergus spent four happy years with his first family. But in a shocking turn, they suddenly decided they didn’t want him anymore. Instead of…
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Cinnamon’s Happy Tail: From Young Mom to Beloved Housecat
Cinnamon’s Happy Tail Cinnamon’s journey from stray mom to pampered pet is a testament to the power of second chances—and the happiness that comes when a cat finally finds her place. This striking calico came to DARS after bravely raising a litter of kittens on her own. Like many mother cats, Cinnamon faced the challenges…
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Cookies’n’Cream & Rocky Road: Large Breed Pups Find Home
Cookies’n’Cream and Rocky Road‘s Happy Tail When it comes to large breed dog adoption, the right match is everything. Cookies’n’Cream and her brother Rocky Road—both Newfoundland/Bluetick Hound mixes—had outgrown their petite owner’s ability to provide the exercise and space they needed. These gentle giants needed room to romp and a family who truly understood the…
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Bandit’s Happy Tail: Senior Dog Finds Family That Loves His Quirks
Bandit’s Happy Tail Bandit’s story is both heartbreaking and heartwarming—a testament to the resilience of animals and the compassion of those who step in to love them. This charming, senior pup outlived his elderly owners and was heartbreakingly surrendered to a shelter by their children who no longer wanted him. But Bandit’s story didn’t end…
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Nubs’ Happy Tail: Bobtail Kitten Finds His Perfect Florida Home
Nubs’ Happy Tail Nubs, a mischievous little bobtail kitten, arrived just when he was needed most. After losing several kittens, his foster mom was hesitant, worried that bringing home another young cat would only bring more heartbreak. But Nubs was older—and she knew that if she didn’t take him, he’d be sent back to a…
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Mr. Miyagi’s Happy Tail: Special Siamese Kitten Heals with Love
Mr. Miyagi’s Happy Tail Jock, now known as Mr. Miyagi, was a tiny Siamese kitten facing big challenges from the start. When DARS rescued him and his five siblings, all seemed healthy except for Jock and his twin brother, Jake. Both twins had trouble with their right eyes: persistent watering, a cloudy film, and difficulty…
