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Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter

Animal rescue in Ocean Springs, MS

Who We Are:

A group of volunteers dedicated to the mission of saving animal’s lives at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization incorporated in the state of Mississippi.

Mission Statement:

· To assist Jackson County Animal Shelter with funds, food, supplies, shelter improvements, fostering and volunteerism.

· To assist Jackson County Animal Shelter in securing good, reliable adoptive families for animals through social networking, transport to other states and local adoption events.

· To educate the public on the importance of spay and neuter laws, animal protection laws, and pet owner responsibility.

Contact —
Email friendsofjcas@gmail.com
Phone —
Website
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Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Donation To make a tax deductible donation, you can paypal us fjcasp@gmail.com OR Donation of supplies can be given at our Amazon wishlist account at:http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/MFPBCNL6L3N8/
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Adoptable pets at Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter

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Hunter

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 1 yr
Ocean Springs, MS
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Moonlight

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Ocean Springs, MS
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Miss Kiss

Beagle/Corgi

Male, 6 mos
Ocean Springs, MS
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Mandy

American Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs
Ocean Springs, MS
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Semi (Adoption pending)

Dachshund

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Ocean Springs, MS
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Tux

American Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Ocean Springs, MS
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Rescue FAQs

We are located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

For volunteer opportunities, please email friendsofjcas@gmail.com

For fostering opportunities, please email fosterforfriends@gmail.com.

Additional adoption info

It's easy to adopt from Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter Pets - contact us at friendsofjcas@gmail.com for an application and more info!

Adoption Fee = $50-$125

· All Friends Animals have been spayed or neutered
· Vaccinations, HW and flea preventative up to date
· Heartworm test on age-appropriate dogs

You will also receive:

· A free vet check certificate (Bienville, Big Ridge)
· A free ID tag from 2 Dogs Dancing in OS

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter

Mississippi Great Pyrenees Rescue, Inc.

6 Broad Ridge Drive,
Carriere, MS 39426

Animal AID of Mississippi

Pass Christian, MS 39571

Pine Belt Animal Rescue

PURVIS, MS 39475

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Nash

Havanese

Male, Puppy
Gulfport, MS
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Firefox

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 1 yr
Picayune, MS
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Tink

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr
Picayune, MS
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Tessa

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 5 yrs
Gulfport, MS
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Hitch

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Picayune, MS
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Crystal

American Bobtail

Female, 11 yrs 3 mos
Long Beach, MS

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