Welcome to St. Francis Animal Sanctuary

St. Francis Animal Sanctuary (SFAS) is the largest no-kill companion pet sanctuary in the Southeast United States. Chartered in Abita Springs, LA, SFAS serves Louisiana’s Northshore, the Greater New Orleans metro area, and Southern Mississippi.

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Smokey and Pookie

Smokey and Pookie are very sweet loveable brother and sister cats.  Not much is known about these two precious angels except that their human mommy passed away and that she wanted them to be safely taken care of by the St Francis Animal Thrift Store staff.  These two kitties must be adopted together.  As you [...]

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Dogs available for adoption at SFAS Tylertown

Have you ever felt that you were missing something in your home?  Well, look no further!  These awesome companions are available for adoption.  They are guaranteed to make  your home more lively! Every dog has its own story and I’m sure they want to tell  you about it, so why  not give them a chance!  [...]

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Available cats for adoption at the St Francis Animal Thrift Store

The St Francis Thrift Store has very beautiful cats for adoption.  These cats are extremly friendly because volunteers sit with them on a daily basis providing love an affection.  Please stop by the Thrift Store in Mandeville and visit with them.  You never know, you just might decide that a friendly kitty would make your [...]

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The Mystic Crew of Barkus Parade 2012 Gallery

In case you didn’t get the opportunity to attend the parade, please take a moment to view photographs of all the beautiful dogs that gave up there day to support a worthy cause!  The money raised from the registration fees, merchandise sales, and ball profits will go worthy animal rescue organizations.    

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Mystic Crew of Barkus Parade Sunday Feb 12 at 2:00pm

Please join us in New Orleans this Sunday Feb 12, 2012 at 2:00pm for the Mystiec Crew of Barkus.  We will be walking with several of our beautiful dogs that would love to go their forever homes!  The 2012 Parade will start at Armstrong Park and will proceed on their 15-block route through the Vieux Carré, stopping [...]

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Golf Tournament Gallery

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2nd Annual Father’s Day Dog & Cat Adoption Event – June 18, 2011

Where: St. Francis Animal Sanctuary 97 Obed Magee Road Tylertown, MS 39667 (601) 222-1927 View Map When: Saturday 6/18/11 (day before Father’s Day) 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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Jay with his kong

Jay’s Story: How Heartworm Disease Touches Our Lives

April is National Heartworm Awareness Month When Jay, a beautiful, joyful, playful 2 year old black Lab came to SFAS during Fall 2008, we found out that he had a massive load of heartworms. Due to the severity of his heartworm infestation, we had to put him through the taxing and often dangerous Immiticide treatment [...]

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Re-Find Boutique Joins the St. Francis Family

RE-FIND BOUTIQUE is an upscale ladies consignment store located at 813 Florida Street in Mandeville. They’re right in Pelican Plaza with the SFAS Thrift and Gift Store and S&S Consignment!

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thrift store interior

Help Us Restock the Thrift Shop

We Need Your Help Restocking the Thrift Shop! After the fire that destroyed our original store in April 2010, the St. Francis Thrift and Gift Shop had a huge influx of high quality merchandise. This supply has dwindled down and we now need more donations to resell. The proceeds from the Thrift Shop helps support [...]

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Juno Dog for Adoption

Rescued Animals Come in All Sizes, Breeds and Ages!

Juno is a wonderful example of the diversity of animals that come to St. Francis Animal Sanctuary (SFAS) in need of a home. Juno, a gorgeous Malamute mix, was a wandering stray in Southern Mississippi. For several weeks he was spotted in different areas of a small town, but one day he finally made his [...]

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dog tag

Custom ID Tags Coming Soon

Need a new ID tag for your pet? Is your old one worn out? Well, stop in at the Thrift Shop and make your own custom name tags! There will be many different styles and colors to choose from: Hearts, bones, there are even teeny tiny tags for your littlest pets!

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Thrift & Gift Shop News

We Need Your Help Restocking the Thrift Shop! After the fire that destroyed our original store in April 2010, the St. Francis Thrift and Gift Shop had a huge influx of high quality merchandise. This supply has dwindled down and we now need more donations to resell. The proceeds from the Thrift Shop helps support [...]

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Chessy Cat for Adoption

Cats & Kittens for adoption at Thrift Store

By now, many of you are aware that we’ve opened an adoption center in our Thrift Store for cats and kittens dubbed “Kitty Heaven”. We’re thrilled to report that since it’s inception this past Summer, more than 30 cats and kittens have found homes! Thank you to all the volunteers that provide care for the [...]

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Cooney Dog for Adoption

Puppies Galore!

Puppy season has begun! Each year about this time, hordes of orphaned puppies begin flooding into the Sanctuary. Your support allows us to provide all the medical care these precious pups need, including vaccinations, de-worming, essential spay and neuter as well as nutritious food and lots and lots of tender loving care. These are just [...]

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