SFAS is seeking sponsors to assist us in purchasing new Puppy Housing at the Sanctuary. Currently we are able to transport up to 40 young puppies per month. Due to the volume of litters of puppies currently being transitioned medically and awaiting transport, we must ensure their health and safety. With much thought and planning, [...]
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Viva Paws Vegas Benefit – April 13, 6-9 pm
VIVA PAWS VEGAS! A Fun Family, and Pet-Friendly, Benefit for St. Francis Animal Sanctuary Saturday, April 13th 2013 • 6-9 p.m. S & S Consignment Store, 813 Florida St., Mandeville, LA 70448 Join Master of Ceremonies, Angela Hill, for a Las Vegas-themed event for the entire family! Food and beverages for adults and children. Live music! [...]

Walk with us to save a life – Saturday, Sept 29
Join SAFS as a volunteer for the National Family Pack Walk on Saturday, September 29. We need volunteers to help SFAS at the Mandeville Trail Head from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with this national event. Pledge to bring your pooch and “Walk with Us.” Call Pam Perez at 985-630-7627 today!

Shelter Damaged by Tornado on August 9, 2012
St. Francis Animal Sanctuary (SFAS) of Tylertown, MS, the largest No Kill shelter in Mississippi, suffered serious damage on the afternoon of Thursday, August 9, 2012 when hit by a tornado. Two buildings were destroyed, another severely damaged and one dog was killed. Dogs were set loose on the property by the storm, but have been secured although displaced from the damage of the storm.

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.

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 [...]

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!

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 [...]

S&S Consignment Supports SFAS
One of the main channels of financial support for St. Francis Animal Sanctuary is the SFAS Thrift Store. We are thrilled to announce a new addition to the shop-for-St. Francis model through our affiliation with the consignment store, S&S Consignment! Formerly known as Wabi Sabi Interior Consignment, S&S was taken over by two board members [...]

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 [...]

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!

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Adoption Days
SFAS presents select animals for adoption on the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of each month. 2nd Saturday of each month Mandeville Trailhead – Depot Building Corner of Lafitte & Woodrow Streets, Mandeville, Louisiana 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 3rd Saturday of each month SFAS Thrift Store 813 Florida Street, Mandeville, Louisiana 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 [...]

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.
Events Calendar
- May 11, 2013
Adoption Event at the Mandeville Trailhead
Starts: May 11, 2013
- June 8, 2013
Adoption Event at the Mandeville Trailhead
Starts: June 8, 2013
- July 13, 2013
Adoption Event at the Mandeville Trailhead
Starts: July 13, 2013








