St Francis Animal Sanctuary & Rescue

06/01/2026

05/30/2026

We know a lot of our posts lately have focused on our incredible transport program and all of the large dogs we’ve moved into rescue over the last month and a half, but here at St Francis Animal Sanctuary & Rescue, we don’t just help dogs. 🐾

Over the past two weeks, we have taken in 59 cats from shelters across Mississippi that were at risk of euthanasia. Thanks to our amazing partners at Best Friends Animal Society and our longtime friend Sian Emily Hirtle, nearly 60 cats have been given a second chance, with even more scheduled to arrive over the next few weeks.

Some of these absolute cuties will soon be making appearances at St. Francis Animal Sanctuary Thrift Store & Kitty Haven for customers to interact with while they shop, and many of the others have already been scheduled for transport to rescue partners where loving homes are waiting.

Whether they bark or purr, this work is all about giving vulnerable animals the opportunity they deserve. Thank you to everyone who continues to support these lifesaving efforts and make moments like this possible. ❤️

05/29/2026

Another day, another step toward a better future for the animals in our care!

Every spay and neuter appointment helps prevent unwanted litters, reduces overcrowding in shelters, and gives more animals the opportunity to find loving forever homes. These procedures may seem small, but they make a huge difference in the lives of countless dogs and cats.

At St. Francis Animal Sanctuary, we're committed to being part of the solution, but we can't do it without your support. Every surgery, vaccine, meal, and second chance is made possible by people who believe in our mission.

Tiny stitches today mean a brighter future tomorrow. 🐶🐱🐾💙

If you'd like to help us continue this lifesaving work, please consider making a donation at sfas.org. Every dollar helps us give more animals the care they deserve.

05/28/2026

💔 Our poor little boy just made it to Wisconsin to begin his new life, and now he has suffered a broken leg after a bad fall. After everything he has already been through, this is the last thing he deserved.
He is receiving veterinary care now, but the medical costs are going to add up quickly. If you would like to help support his treatment and recovery, we would be incredibly grateful.
Please consider making a donation to help this sweet boy heal. Every dollar makes a difference, and every share helps too. Thank you for continuing to stand beside these animals when they need us most. 🐾

05/24/2026

🇺🇸Join us this Memorial Day for 50% OFF the entire store! We will be open during our regular business hours and would love to see you come shop for a cause. 🧡
Please note: previously marked down items and specialty items will be excluded from the 50% off sale.
Every purchase helps support the animals at St Francis Animal Sanctuary & Rescue, so come find some amazing deals while helping save lives! 🐾

05/23/2026

Another incredible transport is officially complete, and these deserving dogs are now one step closer to the loving forever homes they deserve. 🧡🐾

This trip was special as we celebrated 2 years of partnership with Hoping Fur a Home through our paid transport program. Together, we’ve helped save hundreds of dogs by giving them the second chances they deserve.

Huge thank you to our Mardi Paws and Tito's Handmade Vodka for helping make these lifesaving transports possible. Every transport not only changes the lives of the animals on board, but also opens space in overcrowded shelters across Louisiana and Mississippi so even more lives can be saved, and it truly never gets old.

If you are a rescue organization interested in learning more about our paid transport program, or know an organization that may be a good fit, we would love to connect. Together, we can save even more lives.
Together, we keep making second chances possible. 🐾

05/15/2026

🧡 Safe in Tylertown and one step closer to the life she deserves.
Sweet Pesto has officially arrived at St Francis Animal Sanctuary & Rescue after receiving the medical care she desperately needed thanks to our Mardi Paws, including the removal of her damaged eye and a neck mass that thankfully turned out to be noncancerous.

In just about 10 days, she’ll continue her journey north to Wisconsin on another transport in search of her forever home. 🐾
Huge thanks to everyone who donated toward her care, and to Tito's Handmade Vodka for continuing to help fuel these lifesaving second chances.