Rise & Shine
Animal Rescue
Because every life
deserves a chance.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs and cats in Lucedale, Mississippi. You can't buy love — but you can rescue it.
☀️ Lucedale, Mississippi • 501(c)(3) Nonprofit • Compassion • Community • Second Chances
Our Mission
Rise & Shine Animal Rescue exists so that no dog or cat in our community has to face abandonment, neglect, or euthanasia alone. We rescue animals in crisis, provide veterinary care and foster placement, and carefully match every one of them with a family ready to love them for life.
Compassion for every animal, no exceptions.
Community built on second chances.
A rise-and-shine start for every rescue.
How You Can Help
Four simple ways to change a life today.
Adopt A Pet
Open your home to a rescued dog or cat looking for their forever family.
Foster
Give an animal a safe, loving place to stay while they wait to be adopted.
Volunteer
Lend a hand at adoption events, transports, or right here at the shelter.
Make a Donation
Your gift funds food, vetting, and second chances for animals in need.
Meet Your New Best Friend
Meet Our Cats
Curious, cuddly, and ready for a lap to call home.
Meet Our Dogs
Loyal, playful pups of every size looking for their people.
Our Impact So Far
Animals Rescued
Successful Adoptions
Active Foster Homes
Dedicated Volunteers
We adopted our dog Biscuit through Rise & Shine and the whole team made the process so easy and full of heart. Two years later, he still greets us like it's the best day of his life.
Ready to Change a Life?
Whether you adopt, foster, volunteer, or give, you're helping an animal rise and shine.