EmBark Transport Program
How the Program was Created
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1952 - Southern Pines Animal Shelter was founded with a special focus on serving Hattiesburg and the surrounding communities.
2011 - Because there simply aren’t enough homes for all the pets in Mississippi, Southern Pines began to transport animals north for adoption. The program started small, but it was the beginning of something big.
2012 - Southern Pines joined the Rescue Waggin’ transport partnership, and developed close partnerships with local shelters and rescues to get even more animals transported north for adoption.
2013 - Southern Pines Animal Shelter, in partnership with other local shelters and rescues, transported nearly 3000 animals to northern shelters using Rescue Waggin' and other programs.
2016 - Rescue Waggin’ ceased operations. Rather than scale back, Southern Pines utilized the invaluable funding, experience, knowledge, and contacts that PetSmart Charities and Rescue Waggin' provided and continued helping homeless animals across Mississippi.
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The EmBark Transport Program was born.
Program Milestones
2016 - Nearly 3,500 animals transported to loving homes in northern states with a shortage of adoptable animals
2017 - A staggering 4,274 dogs and 192 cats were transported to forever homes through the EmBark Program
2018 - Exceeding all expectations, the EmBark Program transported 4,854 animals north to their new families
2019 - We continue to improve the quality and sustainability of the EmBark program so that we can continue to save lives for many years to come
2017 - A staggering 4,274 dogs and 192 cats were transported to forever homes through the EmBark Program
2018 - Exceeding all expectations, the EmBark Program transported 4,854 animals north to their new families
2019 - We continue to improve the quality and sustainability of the EmBark program so that we can continue to save lives for many years to come
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Ways to Help EmBark Continue to Grow and Succeed
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Volunteer.Volunteering with our transport program is really an amazing experience because you are saving lives. You can start your day knowing that you had a hand in helping homeless animals embark on the journey to their happy ever after.
If you're interested in driving a transport or helping to load animals into the trucks for the long haul north, please visit our volunteer page and start the process to volunteer with this amazing, life-saving program! |
Donate.Southern Pines Animal Shelter depends on generous donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations to fund our programs, supplies, and operational expenses. Southern Pines provides the animals in its program with food, shelter, veterinary care, enrichment and resources necessary to find a forever family. But we need your help!
How can I donate?
Donate online now or join the Constant Companion Club. Checks can also be made out to Southern Pines Animal Shelter and mailed to PO Box 2021, Hattiesburg, MS 39403. Partner.If you're involved with a shelter or rescue near our area and want more information about our transport program or are interested in partnering to save lives, please contact our transport staff by email to get more information about the EmBark Program and our requirements and partner availability.
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