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We rescue, foster, and rehome cats and dogs throughout DeSoto County. Will you be their second chance?
Is your home their forever home?
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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.
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Happy Tails preview
Each of these pets found a forever home—and a story worth celebrating
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Abby’s Happy Tail: Love at First Sight at Walk for Wags
Abby’s Happy Tail Some adoptions are planned. Others are love at first sight. That was the case for Abby—a beautiful pup whose journey took an unexpected but joyful turn thanks to a chance encounter and a family with hearts wide open. Abby was being fostered through DARS when she joined us at our annual Walk…
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Joey’s Happy Tail: From Puppy Mill Survivor to Family Pet
Joey’s Happy Tail The first photo of Joey is hard to look at—but it’s important. Images like his are critical to raising awareness about the horrors of puppy mills. If you purchase a puppy at a flea market, swap meet, or through an online ad without demanding to see the breeder’s facility, there’s a high…
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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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Flora’s Happy Tail: A Princess Cat Brings Joy and Friendship
Flora’s Happy Tail When it comes to cats, friendships can be unpredictable—but sometimes, the right companion comes along and changes everything. Sam, the orange tabby on the left, had been in mourning for over a year after the loss of his beloved sister to an undiagnosable illness. His mom watched him grieve, longing for a…
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Sissy’s Happy Tail: From Abandonment to Life at Sea
Sissy’s Happy Tail After being abandoned and left to fend for herself, Sissy’s future looked grim. She was alone, vulnerable, and without the stability every dog deserves. But all that changed the moment she came into the care of DARS. We don’t know how long she had to survive on her own, but what we…
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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…
