MAR- Mercer Animal Rescue & Sanctuary

MAR- Mercer Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Mercer Animal Rescue purpose is to rescue, socialize, rehabilitate, and find forever homes for abused, neglected, abandoned and unwanted southern dogs.

We find forever homes for them in the Northeast and Midwest.

Hazel3 months oldVery sweet / loves other dogs & all humans 20 lbsMicrochipped, UTD on vaccinations Available to meet in...
06/13/2026

Hazel
3 months old
Very sweet / loves other dogs & all humans
20 lbs
Microchipped, UTD on vaccinations
Available to meet in Chicago beginning 6/18

Titan3-4 months oldNeutered, microchipped Very sweetUTD on vaccinations He will be available in Chicaho beginning 6/18
06/13/2026

Titan
3-4 months old
Neutered, microchipped
Very sweet
UTD on vaccinations
He will be available in Chicaho beginning 6/18

.💚💚💚 FOSTER FOUND 💚💚💚This is Toby, and that smile is 100% real.Toby is 9 months old, weighs about 35 lbs, and has absolu...
06/12/2026

.💚💚💚 FOSTER FOUND 💚💚💚

This is Toby, and that smile is 100% real.
Toby is 9 months old, weighs about 35 lbs, and has absolutely no idea how adorable he is. He’s happy, he’s sweet, and he loves everybody he meets — kids, adults, other dogs — it doesn’t matter. Toby just wants to be your best friend.
He’s already neutered, microchipped, fully vaccinated, and up-to-date on heartworm and flea/tick prevention, so all he’s really missing is a family to call his own.
• Neutered
• Microchipped
• Fully vaccinated
• Up-to-date on heartworm & flea/tick prevention
Toby arrives in Chicago on July 18th and will be staying with his foster mom. If you’re interested in meeting him, the first step is filling out an adoption application — once approved, you’ll be able to meet this guy in person and see that smile for yourself.
You can find our foster & adoption application here 👇🏻merceranimsltescue.org

Twelve years ago today, we rescued this gorgeous pup from Memphis Animal Services. He found a wonderful home with Eliza...
06/12/2026

Twelve years ago today, we rescued this gorgeous pup from Memphis Animal Services. He found a wonderful home with Elizabeth & family in Wisconsin. Last month, she opened her heart to another rescue pup — sweet Milo. 🐾❤️
We’re so grateful for adopters like Elizabeth who continue giving dogs the loving homes they deserve. Happy life to both healthy, happy boys!!

🖤🖤🖤FOSTER FOUND 🖤🖤🖤Those ears have a ride to Chicago on June 18th — now he just needs a foster home waiting.This adorabl...
06/11/2026

🖤🖤🖤FOSTER FOUND 🖤🖤🖤

Those ears have a ride to Chicago on June 18th — now he just needs a foster home waiting.
This adorable little guy can come to Chicago with us on June 18th, but he needs a soft place to land first.
He’s neutered, microchipped, up to date on shots, loves people, walks well on a leash, and is good with other dogs. In other words, he’s ready to be someone’s very cute, very temporary houseguest.
And those ears? They look like they can hear a treat bag open from three counties away.
Fostering gives him the chance to make the trip and start his next chapter.
If you can foster in the Chicago area, please message us or apply at merceranimalrescue.org.

From Memphis shelter photo…to Chicago lounge king. 🍸👑This is Wyatt (fka Billie). Our rescue pulled him from Memphis Anim...
06/11/2026

From Memphis shelter photo…to Chicago lounge king. 🍸👑
This is Wyatt (fka Billie). Our rescue pulled him from Memphis Animal Services, a high-kill shelter in Tennessee. He needed vet care, time, and a second chance.
Now he’s living in Chicago with a family who adores him.

His adopters sent me the photo of him sitting in the chair, and I said he looked like he just needed a martini and a cigar. So they added it. 😂

This is what love, vet care, patience, and a safe home can do.
Billie got his happy ending. So many more are still waiting — and Memphis Animal Services is euthanizing great dogs every single day.

This is what rescue love looks like. 🐾One of our amazing Mercer fosters/adopters has adopted eight dogs from us over the...
06/11/2026

This is what rescue love looks like. 🐾
One of our amazing Mercer fosters/adopters has adopted eight dogs from us over the last 15 years — and continues to foster the dogs who need extra love, patience, and understanding.
In the middle is sweet Pearl, the white dog, who is looking for her forever home. Look at this beautiful, diverse family. ❤️
Message us to learn more about Pearl!

❤️

Winnie needs a Chicago foster so she can come north and find her forever family.She is a 4–5 month old purebred Great Py...
06/10/2026

Winnie needs a Chicago foster so she can come north and find her forever family.
She is a 4–5 month old purebred Great Pyrenees puppy, and she is as sweet as she is adorable. Winnie loves everyone, is good with all dogs, and wants to be inside with people where she can snuggle and be part of the family.
She will have no shortage of people interested in adopting her. What she needs right now is a temporary home in Chicago to help us get her here and give her the chance to meet the right family.
Fostering Winnie means you get to help a wonderful puppy start her new life. And if you fall in love and decide she belongs with you, fosters always get the first choice.
If you’re in the Chicago area and can give Winnie a temporary place to land, please message us.

Dog DNA tests strike again. 😂People who know me know I’ve always been a little skeptical of them. Years ago, we had a li...
06/09/2026

Dog DNA tests strike again. 😂
People who know me know I’ve always been a little skeptical of them. Years ago, we had a litter from a purebred Golden Retriever, and I personally watched those puppies nursing from their mama — no mystery there. When the DNA results came back, there was not one drop of Golden Retriever listed. One puppy was even labeled a long-haired Chihuahua. 🤦‍♀️
So when I saw this little girl, I would have bet money she was some sort of Cairn Terrier mix. I mean… look at her.
Her DNA test had other plans.
67.9% American Pit Bull Terrier
25.9% Chow Chow
6.2% German Shepherd
Sure. Okay. 😂
I always tell people to take these tests with a grain of salt. They can be fun, and sometimes interesting, but I don’t think they should be treated like gospel — especially when the results can leave you wondering.
Whatever she is, she’s absolutely adorable — and we’re so happy she’s now living her best life in New Jersey with a fabulous family. Thank you to everyone who chooses to rescue. We know you have other choices, and we’re always grateful when you choose one of ours. ❤️

Kellen Lancer 🖕🏻

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