Brookhaven Animal Rescue League
Our Mission
At the Brookhaven Animal Rescue League (BARL), our mission is to humanely care for shelter animals while promoting responsible pet ownership and protecting the special bond between humans and animals. We are dedicated to building a kinder community, one adoption at a time.
Our Story
Founded in 1981, BARL began as an all-volunteer organization committed to the well-being of animals in the Brookhaven area. Since achieving 501(c)3 status in 1982, we have expanded our reach to serve Lincoln, Franklin, and Copiah counties, evolving into a professional operation that provides a safe haven for hundreds of dogs and cats every year.
How We Care
We believe in providing the best possible care for our residents, which is why we maintain a high standard of professional management and facility excellence. In 2025, we upgraded our cat facilities to include modern, comfortable enclosures and a sun-filled porch to ensure the contentment of our feline friends. While we rely on a dedicated staff for daily operations, our volunteers remain the heartbeat of our success in managing our facility and facilitating adoptions.
Finding Your Match
Adoption is a joyful partnership, and we are here to help you find your perfect new best friend. Whether you are interested in a dog or a cat, our transparent, professional process ensures that every animal receives the vetting, vaccinations, and spay/neuter services they need before joining your family. We are proud of our high charity ratings and remain committed to the health and happiness of every pet in our care.
Join Our Community
We invite you to visit our Adoption Center in Brookhaven to meet our current residents and see our mission in action. You can also explore our available pets online, support our ongoing efforts through our Home to Home program, or consider fostering and volunteering to make a lasting difference. Together, we can continue to create bright futures for homeless animals.
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5/6 - Brookhaven Animal Rescue League celebrates 10 years of Empty the Shelters with BISSELL - Daily Leader
BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Empty the Shelters event with nationwide reduced-fee adoption effort May […]
10/14 - Huge thanks to Bogue Chitto Boys Restraurant, Pike National Bank, Co-Lin Feed & Seed, The Great Mississippi Tea Company, Brookhaven Med Spa, Dude's Hot Biscuits and our very own BARL volunteer Dolores and husband Bo for these great online auction donations. We can support the animals we do because of sponsors and donators like these ones! THANK YOU! Get ready to start bidding. October 25th! Want to donate an item or sponsor? Comment below and we will have a vlunteer reach out to you.
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10/13 - What happens in the cat room stays in the cat room. Adopt Turbo. Just maybe limit the catnip.
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10/13 - What happens in the cat room stays in the cat room. Turbo is available for adoption but you may want to limit the catnip. 😂
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10/13 - We cannot thank our 2026 sponsors enough! Their support greatly helped us fund our annual operations, directly supporting the animals we took in this year. Our volunteers are out in the community currently seeking sponsors for 2027. If you would like to be a BARL sponsor or if you would like to return as a sponsor again please contact volunteer Gail at 601-757-3211.
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10/11 - COURTESY POST: FOUND PUPS • Location: found on New Street, Wesson • Contact info: if these are your sweet pups or you know who they belong to please contact (318) 402-8246.
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10/11 - Visit BARL today/Sunday and meet these presh kitties! Flapjack & Waffle on the cat tree; Gilligan (tan), Gray (adult), & Camper (tabby kitten) #brookhavenms #adoptashelterpet
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10/11 - Although not every dog and cat found a home today, we think you will see that the animals had a really wonderful time at the adoption event at Petsense. This day was made possible by some incredible volunteers and to Petsense for having us. Thank you!
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10/10 - Adopt Homer! The gentle giant. At Petsense now or meet him tomorrow 12-4 at BARL.
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10/10 - Boone is looking for a furever home. He is a volunteer favorite. He is at Petsense today or meet him TOMORROW 12-4 at the shelter.
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10/9 - You have been invited to a party, which dog do you most relate to? All are available for adoption. Meet them TODAY 12-4.
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10/8 - Sassy and Smart! Sassy is available for adoption. She is currently in foster waiting for room in the shelter. Contact volunteer Gail at 601-757-3211.
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10/4 - ❤️ Small dog. BIG love. ❤️ Brake Light is only 30 pounds. If there’s a lap available, he’d like to know about it. If there’s a person nearby, he wants to be right there. Meet him at BARL Thursday-Sunday, 12:00-4:00 pm, or by appointment. 601-757-3211 or info@barl.net 👉Thanks to Volunteer Sisters Anna and Janet for taking great videos of Brake Light. #brookhavenms #SmallDogBigLove
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10/1 - Freya and Hendrix are 9 years old. Each needs a new home. Fully vetted and ready to go. Visit BARL Thursday- Sunday, 12:00-4:00 pm, or by appointment. #SeniorDogs
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9/29 - 336 days. That’s how long Brutus has been at BARL. His tail still wags and he loves “swimming.” He’s 70 lbs of love. Call/text Volunteer Gail to ask about Brutus. Please. #brookhavenms
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9/29 - 336 days at a shelter. Brutus still wags his tail to greet visitors. He’s 70 lbs and enjoys “swimming.” Full grown at 1 yr 6 mos. Call/text a volunteer at 601-757-3211 to ask questions about this good boy. Or email us at info@barl.net. Adoption fee reduced to $70 through Sept 30th. #brookhavenms #336days
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