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The text message simply said, “I have a problem.” There was no other context

In Defense of Animals has unveiled a state-of-the-art sanctuary for abused animals

A dog in an awful situation. In Defense of Animals comes to the rescue!

Hope Animal Sanctuary construction and renovation project is nearly complete!

Thundering Paws Rescue asks us for help for an injured Mama kitty.

Imagine that you fled your home to escape Hurricane Harvey with just a few clothes

I would never have guessed I'd take on thousands of animal cruelty cases

Four criminally neglected dogs seized by IDA and HAS

If you have not had a chance to donate, there is still time to do so!

Hope Animal Sanctuary placed 367 dogs, puppies, cats and kittens in loving homes.

In Defense of Animal Hope Animal Sanctuary is undergoing a vital renovation and needs your help today!

By making a tax-deductable donation to his fundraiser, you will be contributing to In Defense of Animals' life-saving work.

On May 18th of this year, the Mississippi Department of Animal Health issued an emergency warning to notify citizens of the significant increase of incidences of…

One cold morning a couple months ago, In Defense of Animals' Hope Animal Sanctuary staff arrived at the sanctuary to find a very thin dog waiting for them at the…

A lot has happened in the 25 years since we opened our shelter in Mississippi.

Hope Animal Sanctuary, In Defense of Animals' shelter and refuge in Mississippi, a place where so many forgotten and abused animals have found a second chance at…

When puppies were posted as “free to a good home” on social media recently, a lot of people wanted them

On a recent cold and stormy day, In Defense of Animals Hope Animal Sanctuary staff were returning from their lunch break when they saw two small puppies in a ditch!

Plans unveiled for brand new facilities to aid thousands of abused animals

Sweet Angela was dumped and left alone to die with a horrible skin condition and a broken leg.

We received a call from the Animal Control Officer of a nearby town asking for help.

Patty & Unborn Puppies Saved in the Nick of TimePatty, a young female black lab mix, found herself dumped at a municipal pound in a small town in the southern part…

At least that’s what the nice woman at In Defense of Animals’ Hope Animal Sanctuary called me...

That’s me in the middle surrounded by my brothers and sisters!