Your generous gift today supports the adoptions of as many as 500 dogs and cats each year from our Hope Animal Sanctuary into wonderful forever homes!

Since 1993, IDA's Hope Animal Sanctuary has rescued, provided refuge, and fought for justice for abused animals in rural Mississippi. In a region devoid of animal shelters and other vital animal control services, the ongoing work of our Sanctuary is beyond critical in providing hope for animals continuing to suffer in America's Deep South.

In Defense of Animals' Hope Animal Sanctuary carries out endless missions of mercy on behalf of the animals suffering in Mississippi, innocent beings who have nowhere else to turn for help.

Hope Animal Sanctuary rescues animals suffering from starvation, disease, exposure to weather extremes, life without adequate shelter, unrelenting boredom, misery, and anxiety suffered at the end of a chain, violent abuse, and chronic lack of care from negligent guardians, puppy mill operators, animal “collectors” and hoarders, animal dealers and dog-fighting rings. As well as helping animal companions, we also are involved in the rescue of exotic species, farmed animals, and even wild animals in trouble. For those too traumatized by their past lives - they have a home for life, along with the peace and compassion they rightfully deserve.

A gift today joins our fight to protect innocent animals from abuse and neglect. Please donate to support our work!

All gifts, no matter how big or small, make a difference.