Community resources
Trusted guides for pet owners, adopters, fosters, and anyone helping a lost or found animal. Bookmark this page and share resources with your community.
URGENT: Missing pet?
Jump to immediate steps for a lost dog — what to do first and what to avoid while searching.
Found a dog?
Download the checklist PDF — keep them safe, check for ID, and report on PawTrace.
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Spaying and neutering is one of the most effective ways to prevent unwanted litters, reduce roaming, and protect community animals.
Spaying and neutering prevents unwanted litters, reduces roaming and fighting, and lowers the risk of certain cancers. Every dog we adopt out is altered before going home — it is one of the most effective ways our community can help reduce shelter overcrowding and suffering.
Call 662-443-2011 for Tishomingo and Alcorn County. Leave your name and number clearly if you reach the recorded message.
Affordable care resources across Mississippi and nearby counties — clinics, voucher programs, and assistance lines.
Urgent help
If your dog is missing — or you found a stray — every minute counts. Use these steps and download our Found a dog checklist PDF.
If your dog is lost, start here. Quick, practical steps to maximize your chances of a safe reunion — including what not to do while searching.
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Welcoming a rescue dog takes patience and preparation. These resources help you set your new dog up for a safe, calm transition.
Your new dog needs time to decompress. Learn how to give them space, avoid overwhelming introductions, and build trust at their pace.
Newly placed dogs are often flight risks. Use barrier gates, harnesses, and leashes until your dog is comfortable and secure in your home.
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Every dog adjusts on their own timeline. Use the 3-3-3 framework as a helpful guide — not a guarantee — for what many dogs experience after adoption.
The 3-3-3 framework is a general adjustment guideline — not a guarantee. Some dogs need more time, and others settle in sooner. Watch your dog's body language and go at their pace.
A helpful general framework for what many dogs experience in their first 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months. Every dog adjusts differently — use this as guidance, not a rigid timeline.
