Helpful Links

Adoption Guidelines
Adoption Application
Adoption Agreement

    

How Can You Help?

There are many ways you can help! Naturally, as a non-profit organization, private donations are always needed and appreciated. Please consider donating today to help save lives.

SFAS is always looking for Foster Homes for our adoptable pets. If you would like to open your heart and home to a dog or cat, please consider Fostering!

Do you have a few hours to spare each week? Volunteers are in high demand! Our Thrift Store and Adoption Center are always looking for more help!

   

Adoption Event June 26th!

       Some of the recently rescued dogs and puppies from the puppy mill in Robert, LA, will be ready for adoption on August 7th. We are hosting an adoption event in Mandeville, LA on August 7th from 
9 AM-1PM where you can meet some of the rescued puppy mill dogs.

Location:
675 Lafitte Street
Mandeville Trailhead (between Girod and Lafitte Streets – 2 blocks south of U.S. 190) in the Depot Building (on Lafitte Street)

Time:
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

We will be having additional adoption events each Saturday during August at this location !

We’re asking everyone interested in adoption to fill out an adoption application in advance.

Adoption Fees for the Robert Rescue dogs/puppies will be $200 - $300. 

If you or anyone you know is interested in adopting one of these rescued dogs, please click to view the Adoption Guidelines. An Adoption Application can also be completed and submitted online.

Please click here if you need directions to the sanctuary to attend the open house.

SFAS Adoption FAQ'S

Why adopt from St. Francis Animal Sanctuary?

SFAS is the largest no-kill companion animal sanctuary in the Southeast US. We strive to rescue as many unwanted, homeless, abandoned, and abused animals as possible. Each time one of our rescued animals finds their forever home, the sanctuary's funding that would go towards the adopted pet's care can be redirected towards a new pet in need. By adopting one of our pets, you are helping SFAS to offer another animal a second chance.

SFAS is the largest no-kill companion animal sanctuary in the Southeast US. We strive to rescue as many unwanted, homeless, abandoned, and abused animals as possible. Each time one of our rescued animals finds their forever home, the sanctuary's funding that would go towards the adopted pet's care can be redirected towards a new pet in need. By adopting one of our pets, you are helping SFAS to offer another animal a second chance.

Where are you located and how do I get there?

We are located in Tylertown, MS. For driving directions and public access information please contact us at 601-222-1927 or email us at office@stfrancisanimalsanctuary.org.

I am looking for a specific breed. What do I do?

We generally have a large selection of mixed breed animals, and a smaller percentage of purebreds. Occasionally we also receive older purebred dogs.

What breeds will I find when I come down?

Although we have a wide variety of breeds, you will almost always find a large selection of these breeds and breed mixes: lab, terrier, border collie, chow, shepherd and hounds.

I work full time, does that mean I can’t have an animal?

If you are not home 8 to 9 hours a day there are still many animals who will do fine in your family. We do not recommend getting puppies under 6 months of age if they will be alone for more than 3 to 4 hours at a time. Instead consider a dog older than 6 months, or a cat of any age. As long as you are able to provide 3 to 4 walks a day for a dog, and spend plenty of quality time with your pet when you are home, as well as care for its emotional, nutritional and medical needs you will make a fine pet owner. Those individuals who are not home more than 8 or 9 hours a day should consider getting a cat, or holding off on getting an animal until the situation changes.

I’m allergic, can I still have a pet?

Yes, although most cats will aggravate your allergies, there are several different varieties of dogs that won’t. For example, poodle and poodle mixes have hair instead of fur and so will do fine with most people who are allergic.

What’s DSH?

This acronym stands for Domestic Short Hair, which is the most popular type of cat to come into our sanctuary. These are basically mixbreed cats who come in all shapes and sizes.