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?
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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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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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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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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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Darby’s Happy Tail: From the Dirt to a Lifelong Friendship
Darby’s Happy Tail Darby is one of ten puppies—Allie’s littermates—born beneath a house, surrounded by dirt and darkness, their little bodies weakened by malnutrition and parasites. Without intervention, their future was grim. But that all changed when a DARS volunteer stepped in and rescued the entire litter. With care, nourishment, and time, they began to…
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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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Cali’s Happy Tail: Sheltie Mix Finds a Lifetime Family of Love
Cali’s Happy Tail Some dogs capture hearts the moment you meet them—and Cali is one of those special souls. This sweet little sheltie mix’s journey began with heartbreak, but thanks to the compassion of a community, it ends in joy. Cali’s elderly owner loved her dearly, but when caring for a pet became impossible, they…
