Mississippi Animal Rescue League

4395 South Drive Jackson, Mississippi 39209

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

About this shelter

Mississippi Animal Rescue League in Jackson, MS

Mississippi Animal Rescue League is a rescue organization located in Jackson, Mississippi, in Hinds County, about 3 miles southeast of Jackson, where 4 other animal shelters or rescues are also based. Chartered in 1969, MARL is the largest full-service animal welfare organization in Central Mississippi and operates as an "open admission" shelter, accepting every animal that comes through its door rather than limiting intake like other local organizations. Its mission is to find loving, forever homes where each pet is treated as a member of the family, and it has placed over 62,000 animals in loving homes to date.

Before you go

Adopting from Mississippi Animal Rescue League

Adoption process

Adopters must be 21 or older, complete an application with references, and bring all children and resident pets for a meet-and-greet; the process takes about an hour, and MARL staff have final discretion over all adoptions, which cost $130 per pet.

Service area: Jackson, MS and within a 40 mile radius
County: Hinds County
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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