Make a general gift
- Who it's for
- Anyone who wants to help quickly without choosing a specific dog or bill.
- How it helps STTR
- Funds food, medical care, boarding, and transport wherever the need is greatest.
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Ways to help Somebody To The Rescue
This site has several ways to support Mississippi dogs — giving, celebrating, playing, learning, and reuniting lost pets. Pick the path that fits you.
On this site
Give & fund care
Direct support for food, vet bills, transport, and day-to-day rescue work.
Sponsor a dog
- Who it's for
- People who want to follow one dog’s story and fund their care.
- How it helps STTR
- Covers that dog’s food, vet care, and supplies while they wait for a home.
Fund an urgent need
- Who it's for
- Supporters who want to chip in on a specific rescue bill.
- How it helps STTR
- Pays a named cost — surgery, heartworm treatment, transport, and more — with a clear goal.
Enter a raffle or fundraiser
- Who it's for
- People who like a chance to win while raising money for the dogs.
- How it helps STTR
- Ticket purchases fund rescue work through live Zeffy campaigns when they are available.
Join Rescue Circle
- Who it's for
- Monthly givers who want steady, recurring support.
- How it helps STTR
- Reliable monthly gifts keep food, boarding, and medical care going between big fundraisers.
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Celebrate & remember
Turn a birthday, thank-you, or memorial into help for dogs who need a second chance.
Honor a Hero certificate
- Who it's for
- Anyone celebrating a person or pet — birthdays, Mother's Day, memorials, and thank-yous.
- How it helps STTR
- Your gift funds rescue care, and the recipient gets a printable Rescue Hero certificate.
Rescue Hero Wall
- Who it's for
- People who want to see how the community is celebrating and supporting dogs.
- How it helps STTR
- Shares honor gifts publicly so kindness spreads — and more dogs get help.
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Play, learn & shop
Free games, education, and partner shops that keep STTR in front of friends and family.
Rescue Arcade
- Who it's for
- Anyone who wants a free daily play — no donation required.
- How it helps STTR
- Keeps supporters engaged and can unlock partner perks that also promote the rescue.
Education library
- Who it's for
- Pet owners, adopters, fosters, and anyone helping animals in the community.
- How it helps STTR
- Prevents suffering with spay/neuter info, lost-pet steps, and adoption guidance.
STTR SWAG & Wag & Brew
- Who it's for
- Shoppers who want merch or coffee that supports the rescue's partners.
- How it helps STTR
- Partner purchases raise visibility and send support back toward STTR's mission.
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Lost & found pets
When a dog is missing, speed and the right tools matter most.
PawTrace lost pet alerts
- Who it's for
- Anyone whose dog is missing — or who found a dog that needs to get home.
- How it helps STTR
- Spreads a lost/found alert so more neighbors can help reunite pets faster.
First steps if your dog is missing
- Who it's for
- Owners who need a clear checklist right now.
- How it helps STTR
- Walks you through what to do first — including filing a PawTrace alert — so you don't waste critical time.
Found a dog checklist
- Who it's for
- Anyone who found a stray and needs clear next steps.
- How it helps STTR
- Downloadable PDF covering safety, ID tags/microchip, PawTrace reporting, and local outreach.
Still not sure?
A general gift is always welcome, and you can ask questions on our FAQ. Every path on this page helps dogs get food, medical care, and a safer path home.
