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East Mississippi Animal Rescue

East Mississippi Animal Rescue started in 2001 and is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue and re-homing of abandoned animals in East Mississippi.

EMAR is a small group of dedicated volunteers trying to make a difference in our community. We are not a shelter with visiting hours; animals are housed at the homes of volunteers, which means we can accept only a limited number of animals at a time.

Each animal is given basic medical care and, if at an appropriate age, is spayed or neutered. The adoption fee charged for puppies or kittens includes a spay or neuter fee so the procedure can be done when the animal is old enough. Adoption fees also help cover routine veterinary costs.
Rescue expenses are funded by donations and adoption fees.

Contact
Paula Joyner
Website
http://www.eastmsanimalrescue.com/
Phone
(601) 553-3060
Donation
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Email
prjoyner@comcast.net
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Meet their adoptable pets

2440 North Hills Street,
Meridian, MS, 39305

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Adoptable pets at East Mississippi Animal Rescue
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Lucy

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Meridian, MS
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Frazier

Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Male
Meridian, MS
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Pup Pup

Shih Tzu

Male
Meridian, MS
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Cosmo

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male
Meridian, MS
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Jade

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female
Meridian, MS
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Aero

Golden Retriever/Labrador Retriever

Male
Meridian, MS
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Archie

Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male
Meridian, MS
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Peanut

Beagle/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male
Meridian, MS
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Rescue FAQs

Lauderdale County, Mississippi and surrounding.

Additional adoption info

In order to be considered for the adoption process, please fill out the adoption pre-interview form located HERE. This form MUST be COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED before inquiring about adoption.

Our all-volunteer organization is funded by private donations only. Any donations of food, supplies, or money is greatly needed and appreciated. We are 501 (c)3 tax deductible.

The adoption fee varies per animal. This fee covers current vaccinations and the spay/neuter of the animal. ALL cats and dogs are spayed/neutered, age permitting.

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Aaron

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Preston, MS
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Ginger

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
PHILADELPHIA, MS
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Butterfinger

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Preston, MS
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Jodie

Calico

Female, Adult
Preston, MS
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Jack

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
PHILADELPHIA, MS
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Ginger

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Preston, MS

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