From $1 to $100 and beyond-anything helps! A monthly contribution ensures our shelter’s ability to care for the homeless & vulnerable animals in our community.
Featured Canine: Dog of the Week
Each week, we spotlight a dog who has been with us a little longer and deserves extra visibility. Our Dog of the Week is a longer-stay resident chosen to receive additional attention so their personality, needs, and story can truly shine while they wait for a loving home.
We invite you to click through to this dog’s full profile, learn more about who they are, and consider whether they might be the right fit for your family. Even if you’re just browsing, taking a moment to learn about our Dog of the Week helps support their journey toward adoption—and you can always continue scrolling to meet our other featured pets below.
Not quite the right fit—or looking for a cat instead? You can continue scrolling below to meet more of our adoptable pets who are also looking for loving homes.
Pawparazzi Picks: Dog of the Week & Featured Pets
These special pets are ready for their close-up — and their forever home! Each week, we spotlight a few of our most charming dogs and cats currently available for adoption. Whether they’ve been waiting a little longer than others or simply have that extra sparkle, these featured friends deserve a second look.
Browse below to meet our Pawparazzi pets and help us make sure every tail finds a happily ever after.
Find Your Perfect Match
Every animal at TLHS deserves a loving home — and your new best friend might be waiting right here! The featured pets listed above are just a few of the wonderful cats and dogs currently available for adoption.
Explore all of our adoptable animals to find the perfect companion who’s ready to bring joy, loyalty, and love into your life by clicking below.
We’re Hiring: Associate Veterinarian (Full-Time)
Lead our medical department, spay/neuter clinic, and community wellness services
Tupelo-Lee Humane Society (TLHS) is seeking a licensed Veterinarian to oversee shelter medicine, high-quality high-volume spay/neuter, and low-cost wellness services for the public.
This is a leadership role—supporting disease control protocols, staff training, medical decision-making, and compassionate care for animals in the shelter and in foster.
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The TLHS Associate Veterinarian is responsible for the medical department and the spay and neuter clinic. This role manages shelter medical efforts, spay/neuter surgical procedures (with occasional other procedures), wellness services, and disease control protocols. The Associate Veterinarian is a key member of the shelter staff and the face of the medical department in the community.
Essential Duties – Shelter Medicine
- Medical examinations, care, monitoring, and overall health of animals under TLHS care (including foster animals).
- Performs or supervises monitoring of all shelter animals, including those in isolation or quarantine.
- High-quality, high-volume spay/neuter and other surgical procedures; wellness services to the public.
- Wellness services through organized clinics in-shelter and in the community throughout the year.
- Develops, manages, and trains staff in preventative shelter medicine protocols.
- Performs humane euthanasia in accordance with TLHS policy and protocols.
- Maintains accurate medical records and medication control, including DEA-regulated substances.
Medical Department Management
- Supervises clinic staff and collaborates with shelter leadership.
- Assists the Executive Director in hiring clinic administration and veterinary staff.
- Adheres to veterinary services budget and participates in planning sessions.
- Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
- Currently licensed in the State of Mississippi or eligible for licensure.
- Eligible to obtain a DEA license.
- Shelter medicine and high-volume surgery experience preferred.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
At a Glance
- Full-time veterinarian leadership role
- Shelter medicine, spay/neuter, and wellness clinics
- Staff supervision and protocol oversight
- Direct community impact
Complete the application at tupeloleehumane.org/employment-application
Shop & Support
Our Wish List
Pet Essentials
- Medium & Large Wire Dog Crates
- Leashes
- Metal Pet Food Bowls
- Cat Litter & Cardboard Flats (to be used as disposable litter pans)
- Fleece Blankets
- Gently Used Linens: Towels, washcloths, dish cloths, sheets, blankets, throws, fleece blankets, and quilts (unstuffed is preferred!)
Cleaning & Comfort
- Bleach
- Dawn Dish Soap
- Heating Pads
Food & Enrichment
- KONG Dog Toys (all sizes – classic style)
- Peanut Butter or KONG Stuff’N
- General Cat & Dog Toys
Other Ways to Help
- Monetary Donations — Your financial support helps with everything from medical treatment and daily care for our animals to keeping the lights on and the doors open. Every dollar truly makes a difference.
Please feel free to drop donations by during our regular business hours.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 A.M. – 05:30 P.M.
Wednesday: 11:00 A.M. – 05:30 P.M.
Thursday: 11:00 A.M. – 05:30 P.M.
Friday: 11:00 A.M. – 05:30 P.M.
Saturday: 11:00 A.M. – 03:00 P.M.
Sunday: Closed
Our Wish List
- Purina Kitten Chow
- Purina Puppy Chow
- Bleach
- Laundry Detergent
- Heating pads
- Canned pet food (all types)
- KONG dog toys (all sizes – classic version) and peanut butter or Kong Stuff’N
- Cat & dog food & toys
- Cat litter and small litter pans
- Collars and leashes
- Metal pet food bowls
- Monetary donations for medical treatment of animals
- Gift cards from any local retailer or amazon.com for office supplies, pet supplies, cleaning supplies, etc.
- Fleece blankets
Please feel free to drop donations by during our regular business hours.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 A.M. – 05:30 P.M.
Wednesday: 11:00 A.M. – 05:30 P.M.
Thursday: 11:00 A.M. – 05:30 P.M.
Friday: 11:00 A.M. – 05:30 P.M.
Saturday: 11:00 A.M. – 03:00 P.M.
Sunday: Closed
Campaign Fundraiser for new Shoreline Kennel Banks – they last for many years
Every Paw Needs a Partner
Join our Paw Partners monthly giving program
When you become a Paw Partner, your steady monthly gift provides food, shelter, and medical care for the homeless and vulnerable animals at Tupelo-Lee Humane Society.
From lifesaving surgeries and vaccinations to cozy beds and enrichment, your ongoing support ensures that every cat and dog who enters our doors gets a real chance at a happy, healthy future.
What Your Monthly Gift Can Do
- $10/month – helps provide vaccines and basic preventative care.
- $25/month – supports nutritious food and daily supplies.
- $50/month – helps fund spay/neuter and lifesaving medical treatment.
- Any amount – gives hope, safety, and second chances to animals in need.
Thank you for being part of our TLHS family and helping us save lives all year long.
Partnerships
Lend a Paw. Change a Life.
Volunteer with Tupelo-Lee Humane Society
Volunteers are the heartbeat of TLHS. When you give your time, you help provide clean, safe, and loving care for the pets who need it most. Every shift makes an impact — big or small.
From walking dogs and socializing cats to helping with laundry, dishes, events, or special projects, we have opportunities for all interests and abilities.
Ways You Can Help
- Dog walking & enrichment – help keep pups happy, healthy, and active.
- Cat cuddling & socialization – comfort shy and playful kitties.
- Cleaning & care support – laundry, dishes, kennel support, organizing.
- Events & outreach – help with adoption events and supply drives.
- Special skills – photography, crafting toys, marketing, fundraising, and more.
Onsite volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian’s signature. Younger animal lovers can still help through at-home and community projects.
We Are Here To Make A Difference
