The Miriam Wilson Weems Kennel, run by ARF of Mississippi (MS).

At ARF of MS our rescued pets stay as long as they need to in order to find a forever home. During their stay we look to serving the whole animal with attention to their comprehensive care and medical needs as well as social skills building. The shelter is typically home to over 75 cats and 300 dogs at any given time. We provide the residents a safe and happy environment while they await adoption. Dogs are exercised regularly and volunteers spend time with them at play in the exercise yards while cats enjoy large whimsical “free –roaming” rooms with habitat to encourage exercise and exploration. All are given loving care and attention by staff and volunteers.

Once rehabilitated and ready, they are carefully matched with prospective adopters and placed in loving homes. Like people, animals have distinct personalities and patterns, we at ARF of MS work to perfectly match the right animal with the family, ensuring a long lasting relationship.
What can you do? Adopt from us when you’re looking for a new pet and support our no-kill model with a donation today.

ARF of MS is a true no-kill shelter, which challenges the methods of traditional animal sheltering that for centuries has involved managing pet overpopulation by killing the surplus of homeless pets. Dedicated to the principle of valuing each individual animal while simultaneously focusing on big picture strategic solutions, the No Kill method is expanding its role in cities and counties across America.

As a 501c3, all donations made to us are tax deductible. Even the smallest of donations help us continue our work. Checks may be made out to ARF of MS or donations made on our pay pal or click and pledge site found on our website: www.arfms.org


The Mission of The Miriam Wilson Weems Kennel run by ARF of MS is to provide housing and training to companion animals awaiting adoption in Mississippi, focusing on the metropolitan tri-county area.