Rise & Shine Animal Rescue

05/30/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the incredible team at Southern Veterinary Clinic🐾❤️

Today alone, they helped us get more than 20 animals ready for transport by completing health certificates, administering rabies vaccines, and making sure each animal was healthy and ready for their journey to a brighter future.

The number of animals coming through our doors lately has been nothing short of overwhelming. Every day seems to bring another litter, another stray, another animal in need. There are moments when the workload feels impossible, but having partners like themmakes all the difference.

Their compassion, professionalism, flexibility, and willingness to help our rescue time and time again is something we will never take for granted. Because of their amazing veterinarians and staff, dozens of animals are getting the opportunity to leave overcrowded shelters and start new lives with loving families.

From all of us at Rise & Shine Animal Rescue—and from every wagging tail and grateful purr—thank you for being such an important part of our mission. We truly could not do this without you. ❤️🐶🐱

If you see the team at Southern Veterinary Clinic, be sure to thank them for all they do for the animals in our community!

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

She was someone's good dog.

Unfortunately, like many good dogs nowadays, Panama was dumped - pushed from a car on a backwoods highway here in George County.

Here's the thing.. she's a good girl. A great girl. Someone loved her enough to teach her how to sit, gave her good manners - Panama is friendly and loves a good pat. We aren't sure how her life went so wrong that she ended up in this situation now, but we know at one point, someone cared for her.

Panama likes a long walk. She doesn't mind the rain. Would love to be a steady companion for a Shepherd lover in a safe home where she will looked after properly for the rest of her years. We believe she is about 2 years old. Doesn't seem to mind the other dogs at our shelter, but we always recommend a meet and greet.

Panama is heartworm positive, however, slow kill treatment is available at no-cost through our shelter. She up to date on vaccines, microchipped, and will be spayed on Tuesday June 2nd and is available for pickup after that date.

if you can give this good dog a home for the rest of her life, please reachout to us here with any questions. Our adoption application can be found at this link: https://form.jotform.com/250813036363148?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e231_tv2_tp2_a1den5eq0hug9c&fbclid=IwY2xjawSFu-JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnR0I3VFA3WWFCazJTdmlHc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrXv_YFuubr0-sYPX5JYyMy-q77OzLZxVUpcUBzxViwT6mdT1s-65Aa4uio-_aem_3wgD07JnJAnpfGy-oFxH0g

We are located at 234A Beaver Dam Road in Lucedale, MS. Please message us for meet and greet open hours.

05/28/2026

At this point, it may actually be raining cats and dogs around here.

Current headcount for stray animals dumped in George County and brought to us for help this week: FIFTEEN. 🫠

Every single one of these animals needs food, vaccines, dewormer, flea/tick prevention, cleaning supplies, kennel space, and time — and while we continue stepping up because the animals deserve better, the reality is we CANNOT continue providing resources without help from the community.

When we say we are busting at the seams, we mean it. Kennels are full. Supplies are disappearing faster than we can replace them. Our staff and volunteers are exhausted. And yet the calls keep coming.

Even just $5 helps cover a vaccine.$10 buys dewormer.Every donation, no matter how small, matters right now.

If you’ve ever thought, “surely someone else will help,” this is your sign that WE are the someone else… and we need backup.

05/27/2026

🚨 Foster Needed 🚨

We have a tiny 5-week-old female kitten in need of a foster home until a kennel opens up here at the rescue. 🐾

She has already received:
• First vaccines
• Dewormer
• Flea & tick prevention

We will provide ALL supplies — food, litter, bedding, and anything else she may need. All you have to provide is a safe place and some love while she waits for space to open up. 💕

If you’re interested in helping this little girl, please send us a message or call the rescue. Even a short-term foster makes a huge difference! 🐱

05/27/2026

‼️UPDATE- Hank has been found - a little tired, hungry, and wet but he’s OKAY and back with us‼️ thanks to everyone that shared the post and kept a lookout for him.

Please keep an eye out for Hank, an 8 month old male German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) puppy who unfortunately got away from us yesterday after we picked him up from the vet. 💔 He has a wound on his left side and stitches from his recent neuter surgery.

Hank was last seen in the Hurley area near Davis Sawmill and Polktown. He is likely scared, confused, and unfamiliar with the area.

If spotted, PLEASE do not chase him as that may cause him to run further. Instead, try to keep eyes on him and contact us immediately with the location and direction he was headed.

📞 If you see Hank or have any information, please message the rescue right away.

Please help us share this post so we can get this sweet boy home safely. 🐾

05/27/2026

Anyone that knows me (Denise) knows… I am late to absolutely everything. 😅Apparently that now includes birthday wishes too.

So with my usual flawless timing, I want to wish a very HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY to someone who has become one of my closest friends, most trusted allies, unofficial therapist, professional cat trapping partner, and the person I rely on to tell me the truth — even when it’s absolutely not what I want to hear. 😂

Mary Brown-Morris, thank you for helping keep me grounded in this crazy rescue world, for always showing up when things get chaotic, and for being the voice of reason when my brain is running on caffeine, cat hair, and pure panic.

There truly aren’t enough words to explain how much you mean to this rescue and to me personally. We genuinely could not do this without you.

I hope your birthday was as amazing as you are. ❤️

05/26/2026

We don’t share these photos for sympathy — we share them because this is the reality of rescue some days. 💔

Our shelves are almost bare.

Over the last several weeks, the need has been absolutely overwhelming. Between the constant intake of stray animals, litters of puppies and kittens, and day-to-day care for the animals already depending on us, supplies have been flying out faster than we can replace them.

Right now our biggest needs are:
🐾 Dry dog/puppy food
🐾 Dry cat/kitten food
🧺 Laundry detergent

Every bag of food and every bottle of detergent makes a difference here. We wash mountains of blankets, towels, bedding, and puppy messes every single day, and hungry bellies don’t wait for payday.

If you are able to help, donations can be dropped off during normal business hours or sent directly to the shelter from your favorite retailer or our Amazon wish list.

As always, thank you for continuing to show up for these animals when they need it most. 🐶🐱

05/26/2026

🐾 STRAY HOLD – PLEASE SHARE 🐾

This sweet chocolate Lab momma and her approximately 8-week-old male puppy were found near Leroy Havard Road in George County. Neither had a collar or microchip, and unfortunately no owner information could be located.

They have since received:
• First round of vaccines
• Dewormer
• Flea & tick prevention
• A full belly and a safe place with a foster while we try to locate their family or find them a new home

If you believe these may be your dogs, proof of ownership and current rabies vaccination will be required for reclaim.

Per Mississippi Statute 41-53-11, their legal 5-day stray hold begins today.

And for anyone wondering whether there is truly an animal issue in the county — these are animals #5 and #6 that we have dealt with today… and it’s only been since 8:30 this morning. 💔

Please spay and neuter your pets, microchip them, and help us share this post so we can hopefully reunite this little family with their owners. 🐶🐶

05/26/2026

This sweet female dachshund was found in the county by a Good Samaritan. She was not wearing a collar and does not have a microchip, but she is incredibly friendly and appears very accustomed to people.

She has since received wormer and her first round of vaccines and is currently safe and cozy with a foster while we wait to see if her family comes forward.

If you believe this may be your dog, proof of ownership and current rabies vaccination will be required for reclaim.

Per Mississippi Statute 41-53-11, her legal 5-day stray hold begins today. Please help us share so we can hopefully reunite her with her family.