Amory Animal Resource Center

10/31/2026

Black cats are cool cats!

Know the superstitions, but not how you learned them? Black cat superstitions are hundreds of years old and originate from all over the world. Here are a few so the next time you cross paths with a black cat, you don't have to fret! Black cats are Halloween's mascot-- not an omen!

10/29/2026

Hunting for a new furry family member? We have tons to choose from! Check out our adoptapet, find a pet, and book a time to meet them in person!

Looking for a shelter in Amory, MS? Adopt a dog or cat today! Search for local pets in need of a home. Adoptapet.com can help you find directions to your closest shelter and allows you to browse pets for adoption before you visit.

10/27/2026

A few weeks ago, we asked for new pet beds to replace the broken, worn out ones in prep for the winter.

Y'all. Showed. OUT!

We ended up with over 30 pet beds-- enough for each kennel plus a few extras we can have on hand in case one meets its demise. That is AMAZING and we are so grateful for your support in helping us get these pups ready for the cold!

Again, thank you so much and we appreciate every supporter we have! 🐾

10/19/2026

Black cats aren't the only animals who get a bad reputation because of their color. Check out this article about superstitions around black dogs, then peep at the comments to see one of our adorable, adoptable black dogs (that 100% do not align with superstitions) and see just how cute they are!

Explore the Black Dog legend of the Appalachians—part omen, part protector—and its journey from Old World folklore to modern legend.

10/19/2026

🐾🚐 TRANSPORT DAY! CONGRATS, CRITTERS! 🎉❤️

Another round of freedom rides and happy endings! 🥹🐾

First, a BIG congratulations to L.S., who left Friday morning to head to New Jersey for his happily ever after! 🏡❤️

And congratulations to these 16 sweet babies who left bright and early this morning to make their way to New York! 🗽🐾

❤️ Dot, Elvis, Cliff, Hazelnut, Joe, Dolly, Chili, Mary, Trudy, Ginger, Roger, Zoie, Maggy, Daisy, Benny, and Sam!

We are SO happy for each and every one of these sweet faces! While we will miss them, knowing they are one step closer to the loving homes they deserve makes every goodbye worth it. 🥹❤️

Here's to new beginnings, second chances, and LOTS of happy endings! 🐶🐱💕

10/13/2026

10/08/2026

🚨 EXPERIENCED KITTEN BOTTLE FOSTER NEEDED 🚨

Five tiny, 1-week-old kittens were brought in at the shelter and need round-the-clock care. 💔🐾

🍼 Experience with bottle babies is needed.
🍼 We will provide everything you need to care for them.
🍼 They are approximately 10-12 days old and will require frequent feedings and hands-on care.

If you have bottle-feeding experience and can help these three tiny babies, please call the shelter OR message our page.

Even if you can’t foster, PLEASE SHARE. We need to get these babies into the hands of an experienced foster as soon as possible.

10/05/2026

🎉 HAPPY TRANSPORT DAY! 🐾❤️

Congratulations to all of the sweet dogs and cats who got their freedom rides Friday morning AND this morning! 🥹🚐

Each one is headed toward a new opportunity, a new adventure, and hopefully the forever home they’ve been waiting for. Seeing them leave the shelter and move on to something better is what makes days like these so special. ❤️

Safe travels, sweet babies! We can’t wait to see where life takes you next. 🐶🐱💕

A huge thank you to everyone who helps make these transports possible!

10/05/2026

Black cats and superstitions-- no, not the song, the actual thing!

Black cats and dogs are often overlooked because of these silly ancient statements, they oftentimes sit longer in shelters waiting for their new home.

We've curated this awesome article for you about black cat superstitions, so we hope you read and learn just a little about these awesome, vocal, loving cats who face so much!

One of the oldest and most enduring superstitions links black cats with bad luck, witchcraft and evil. Black cats, li...

10/02/2026

Black cats and dogs are notoriously the most overlooked shelter dogs. Why? Supersitions have lead many people to believe black animals bring bad luck, are omens that bad luck is coming, and even sometimes that black animals are evil. Of course it isn't true, but it still brings the stigma and causes thousands of animals to miss their chance at a home every year-- all because of a silly superstition!

We're going to be sharing posts all October about black cats and dogs, trying to help break that stigma. We'll even show you one now-- Zoie!

Zoie is a 1 year old lab and pointer mix, and is easily one of the sweetest dogs in the shelter. Zoie loves other dogs, people, and even cats. She's almost totally housetrained, and she loves to eat! Her happy attitude is contagious, and she'd be amazing in a home with anyone--kids included! Don't believe it? Come meet her yourself Monday thru Friday, 10am - 5pm. She'd love to show you just how loving a black dog is, and how lucky you could be to take her home!