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SCAR-Southern Cross Animal Rescue We are a small no-kill rescue with the audacity to think we can change the world. https://linktr.ee/scarofms We are a 501c3, non-profit organization.
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We aim to impact the severe overpopulation problem in the south by not only rescuing animals, but also helping through educating the public, community outreach, foster networks, and transport programs. Our building is being remodeled but we aren't letting that slow us down! We are actively saving animals thanks to a network of local foster families. Since we are small and we cannot take every animal in need (as much as that breaks our hearts) we focus on the more desperate cases - animals starving in the streets, sick, mangy, or injured animals. We have big goals, big dreams, and hope sincerely that you will help us make a difference for all of us. Mailing Address:
PO Box 2007
Laurel MS 39442

E-mail:
[email protected]

Phone:
601-433-5807

Link for Donations:
https://www.paypal.me/scarofms
https://www.venmo.com/u/scarofms

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Today, Ellie had a total of 4 grand mal seizures. She was tired. She was broken. She was exhausted. And after all the te...
09/29/2026

Today, Ellie had a total of 4 grand mal seizures. She was tired. She was broken. She was exhausted. And after all the testing, medications, and every effort to save her, nothing was working.

We still donā€™t know why Ellie suddenly began having seizures. It could have been a brain tumor or something else entirely. What we did know was that Ellie was suffering.

As she continued to seize, her exhausted eyes seemed to scream, ā€œIā€™m tired.ā€ And as much as it broke our hearts, we made the decision to let our sweet girl go.

She will never have to be scared again.
She will never have to feel fearful again.
She will never have another seizure.
She will finally be at peace. šŸŒˆšŸ’”

Everyone loved Ellie, even though she was terrified of people. But if you gave her time, she would eventually warm upā€”and once she did, she became your BEST friend. She was truly a one-of-a-kind baby.

Now, we desperately want to bring Ellie home one last time and have her ashes returned to us. Her cremation will be around $400, and her total medical bill for the life-saving measures and hospital care is expected to be well over $900.

We are drowning financially, and now we are grieving emotionally. šŸ’”

Please, if you can, help us bring our girl home. Any donation, no matter how small, means more than you know.

And please pray for our staff and board. Saying goodbye to Ellie was one of the hardest things we have had to do, and the grief doesnā€™t end just because we made the right decision for her.

Thank you for helping us give Ellie the best life we possibly could while she was here. Thank you for loving her, supporting her, and being part of her journey.

We couldnā€™t do this without you.
Run free, sweet Ellie. You donā€™t have to be afraid anymore. šŸŒˆšŸ¾šŸ’”

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We are beyond excited to officially announce that Chase has been ADOPTED! ā¤ļøšŸ˜­She fell in love with Chase the very moment...
09/28/2026

We are beyond excited to officially announce that Chase has been ADOPTED! ā¤ļøšŸ˜­

She fell in love with Chase the very moment she laid eyes on him. We sent him to foster with her for a little while to make sure it was truly the perfect fitā€”and we can happily sayā€¦ IT IS! šŸ„¹ā¤ļø

Chase is absolutely spoiled, so well-mannered, and living the life he has waited so long for. We couldnā€™t have asked for better people to love him and give him the forever home he deserves.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to EVERYONE who has been a part of Chaseā€™s journeyā€”everyone who loved him, shared his story, donated, prayed, and cheered him on. It truly takes a village. šŸ¾ā¤ļø

Happy Tails, Chase! You finally made it home. šŸ”ā¤ļø We love you! šŸ„°

Look at this boy!!! Freddyā€™s face is nearly completely healed, and honestlyā€¦ he looks like a whole new dog! šŸ„¹ā¤ļøWe cannot...
09/28/2026

Look at this boy!!! Freddyā€™s face is nearly completely healed, and honestlyā€¦ he looks like a whole new dog! šŸ„¹ā¤ļø

We cannot even begin to express how much gratitude we have for every single person who has been a part of Freddyā€™s journey. From the donations that helped cover his medical bills, to the goodies sent just for him, to every prayer, share, kind word, and messageā€”you have all made such a difference.

Freddy is healing, heā€™s happy, and heā€™s finally getting the chance to just be a dog. And we couldnā€™t have done it without YOU! ā¤ļø

Thank you for loving our boy as much as we do. šŸ„¹šŸ¶ā¤ļø

Meet Dolly, a resilient pup who's captured hearts! šŸ¾ā¤ļø After weeks on the streets, she was taken in by a very sweet fami...
09/23/2026

Meet Dolly, a resilient pup who's captured hearts! šŸ¾ā¤ļø After weeks on the streets, she was taken in by a very sweet family. She has now found safe haven at SCAR. The couple tried to help her as much as possible but after finding out she needed more help than they could afford they reached out. Despite breast cancer & dental challenges, her spirit remains unbroken. šŸ’•We could not say no even thro we are full beyond the brim, and our bank account is about empty. She is a whopping 9 lbs. of the sweetest girl you will ever meet. Her cancer can be removed when she is spayed (this is why we preach spay your animals). We will be meeting with several vets to get the best plan we can to help her grow to be an old little lady.

Let's unite to provide her with care, love, & a second chance! šŸ™ Explore our links to support her recovery.

Hello everyone, I wanted to provide a quick update on Ellie's current situation. She is still in the hospital, where the...
09/22/2026

Hello everyone, I wanted to provide a quick update on Ellie's current situation. She is still in the hospital, where the doctors are working hard to help her feel better. They've got her on medication to try to alleviate her symptoms and get her back to her happy self. Despite being in a tough spot, Ellie is being super sweet and charming all the medical staff at the clinic - they absolutely adore her! We're all so grateful for the wonderful care she's receiving, but what Ellie really needs now is a loving foster home to call her own. If you or someone you know is willing to open their heart and home to a sweet but scared 6-year-old girl, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're desperate to find her a safe and nurturing environment where she can thrive. Additionally, we could really use some help with her medical bills and ongoing care. If you're able to contribute, our links are available on our page. Every little bit counts, and we're so grateful for your support during this challenging time. šŸ¾šŸ’•

What started off as a foster turned into the BEST kind of foster fail! šŸ„¹ā¤ļøWe couldnā€™t be happier for our sweet Charlie. ...
09/22/2026

What started off as a foster turned into the BEST kind of foster fail! šŸ„¹ā¤ļø

We couldnā€™t be happier for our sweet Charlie. We truly couldnā€™t have asked for anyone better to be his mom. She understands him, works with him, celebrates his differences, and most importantly, loves him unconditionally.

Charlie has found exactly where he belongs, and that makes our hearts SO happy!

Happy Tails, Charlie! We love you more than youā€™ll ever know! šŸ„°

šŸ’” OUR SWEET ELLIE NEEDS US NOW MORE THAN EVER. Weā€™ve had Ellie for 6 YEARS. Six years of watching this sweet girl be ter...
09/21/2026

šŸ’” OUR SWEET ELLIE NEEDS US NOW MORE THAN EVER.

Weā€™ve had Ellie for 6 YEARS. Six years of watching this sweet girl be terrified of the world around her. Ellie is one of our most fearful dogs. She is scared of life itself, and every time weā€™ve prayed that someone would give her a chance, sheā€™s been brought back because she was simply too scared. No one has given her the time, patience, and quiet environment she desperately needs.

Yesterday, while staff was bringing the dogs inside from outside, Ellie suddenly fell over and had a grand mal seizure. We immediately checked her and confirmed she was NOT suffering from heat stroke. But afterward, she remained confused, disoriented, and completely discombobulated for HOURS.

This morning, Ellie is at the vet undergoing blood work and further testing to try to figure out what is happening.

But one thing we already know: Ellie cannot stay in the shelter anymore. šŸ’”

The shelter is simply too stressful for her, and after yesterday, we are out of options. She desperately needs a quiet foster home NOW.

We cover EVERYTHINGā€”food, medical care, medications, supplies, whatever Ellie needs. We just need someone willing to open their home, give her a roof over her head, and most importantlyā€¦ give her time.

Ellie does wonderfully with submissive male dogs and would thrive in a calm, quiet environment where she can finally learn that the world isnā€™t such a scary place.

Please, someoneā€¦ help us save Ellie. She has spent SIX YEARS waiting for someone to choose her.

She doesnā€™t need someone to fix her overnight.

She just needs someone to not give up on her. šŸ„ŗā¤ļø

Please foster Ellie. She needs out of the shelter NOW.

Apply to foster here!!: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/SCMS/Dog

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1712 Hwy 184 East Laurel ms, 39443
P.O. Box 2007 Laurel ms, 39443

We were already full. Completely full. No kennels open. Not one room available. Not one extra space anywhere. And honest...
09/17/2026

We were already full. Completely full. No kennels open. Not one room available. Not one extra space anywhere. And honestly, we have reached the point where we donā€™t know how much more we can take.

But when she was dumped last night. Found curled up near our van. And met us with a smile this morning.

How do you look into those eyes and say, ā€œSorry, weā€™re fullā€?

So today, this sweet girl begins a new life. A life where she will be fed, cared for, loved, and shown that people can be kind. ā¤ļø

But we need to be honestā€¦ we are drowning. We desperately need trash bags, bleach, help with her vet bill, NexGard Plus in large and small sizes, high-protein dog food, puppy food, and large pop-up wire kennels. She will have to stay in a wire kennel for now because we simply have nowhere else for her.

If you needed help, we would have helped you. If you needed a place for her, we would have helped you find room. If you needed a lime dip, our girls would have gladly helped.

We never want an animal to suffer because we are full.

But right now, we need someone to help us. Please, if you can foster, donate, send supplies, or simply share this post, please do.

It is taking everything we have to keep these doors open.

We are tired. We are overwhelmed. We are out of space.

But we are still here. And as long as there is a dog standing at our door needing help, we will keep trying. šŸ¾ā¤ļø

Foster form here: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/SCMS/Dog

PayPal: https://www.PayPal.me/scarofms

Venmo: https://www.Venmo.com/u/scarofms

Cash App: $scarofms

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Urgent Appeal for Financial Support: Today, we are facing an unprecedented need for financial assistance. Currently, we ...
09/14/2026

Urgent Appeal for Financial Support: Today, we are facing an unprecedented need for financial assistance. Currently, we are operating at maximum capacity, with over 60 dogs and cats in our care. To continue providing essential services, we urgently require funding to cover critical expenses, including power bills, water bills, veterinary care, repairs, and payroll. Our dedicated staff, who could earn higher wages elsewhere, choose to stay with us due to their passion for their work. We strive to be frugal and only spend when necessary. If possible, we kindly request your donation to help us navigate this challenging period. The recent heatwave has significantly impacted our operations, resulting in increased power bills and strain on our staff. We only reach out for support in times of dire need. Thank you for your understanding and all your help - without we cannot survive!!
Much Love SCAR babies

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1712 Hwy 184 E Laurel, MS 39443
PO Box 2007 Laurel, MS 39442

Freddy is doing FABULOUS! His face is growing all of his hair back, his personality is back in full force, and he is one...
09/11/2026

Freddy is doing FABULOUS! His face is growing all of his hair back, his personality is back in full force, and he is one SUPER SPUNKY guy! Heā€™s almost completely back to his normal, happy self!

Once he gets neutered and gets all fixed up, Freddy will officially be READY FOR HIS NEW HOME! šŸ”ā¤ļø

We truly couldnā€™t be more grateful for every single person who donated, shared his story, prayed for him, checked on him, and sent such kind words his way. YOU helped give Freddy a second chance.

Look at that face now! šŸ˜šŸ¶ We are SO proud of this little guy!

Happy tails are coming, Freddy!

Address

1712 Highway 184 E
Laurel, MS
39443

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+16014335807

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