Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animal-Related, Animals

Mission: The mission of Desoto Animal Rescue Society is to be a voice for the voiceless animals, giving them a better quality of life through foster care, adoption, pet overpopulation education, humane education and higher ideals of humanity towards all animals.

Results: DARS has been saving needy animals since 2005, fostering, rehabilitating and adopting out countless pets to loving, forever homes. We rely solely on donations from the public, fundraiser sponsorships and a few small grants.

Target demographics: abused, abandoned and neglected companion animals

Direct beneficiaries per year: over 100 cats and dogs

Geographic areas served: the Mid-South area

Programs: rescuing, rehabilitating, vetting, fostering and adopting to loving forever homes.