Welcome to Lafayette County Animal Shelter

Protecting Pets. Serving People. Strengthening Community.

Based in Oxford, Mississippi, LCAS is the county-contracted shelter working to rescue, care for, and rehome animals in need. We're building a more compassionate future through adoption, foster, and volunteer programs — and we invite you to be part of it.

ABOUT US

Compassion in Action for Lafayette County's Animals

Lafayette County Animal Shelter (LCAS), operated by Lafayette County Humane Society, is proudly contracted by Lafayette County to provide shelter services for lost and homeless pets. We rescue, care for, and rehome animals while promoting responsible pet ownership through spay/neuter advocacy, education, and outreach. Our goal: a safe, loving home for every animal in our community.

WHY

ADOPT

FROM

LCAS

When you adopt from the Lafayette County Animal Shelter, you're not just giving a homeless pet a second chance, you're gaining a loyal companion and saving lives in the process.

Adoption Fee: $125
Includes:

Spay/Neuter Surgery
$300 Value

Vaccinations
$150 Value

Microchip
$50 Value

~ $500 Value

FOSTER-TO-ADOPT

PROGRAM

Ideal for puppies or kittens that are too young for spay/neuter surgery at the time of adoption.
You’ll take the pet home as a foster, providing love and care during their early weeks.
Once the pet is old enough, you’ll bring them back to LCAS for their spay/neuter surgery (included in the adoption fee).
After surgery, the adoption is finalized, and the pet officially becomes part of your family.
This program ensures young animals get a healthy start while growing up in a stable, loving home.

Adoptable
Dogs

Adoption Application

Adoptable
Cats

Adoption Application

VOLUNTEER

Make a difference - one paw at a time!

Volunteers are the heart of LCAS. Whether you're walking dogs, cuddling cats, helping at events, or lending a hand around the shelter, your time directly impacts the lives of animals in need. No experience needed—just compassion and a willingness to help.

Increase Adoptability

Your time and attention help animals shine. From walks and playtime to basic training and socialization, volunteers prepare pets for their forever homes by building confidence and trust.

Hands-On Impact

At LCAS, volunteers do more than observe — they act. Whether feeding, cleaning, or comforting, your time directly improves the lives of shelter pets every single day.

Community Engagement

Volunteering connects you to a cause that matters and to the people who care about it. By supporting LCAS, you're helping build a more compassionate, pet-friendly Lafayette County.

Volunter Application

Foster

Open your home, save a life.

Fostering gives animals a break from the shelter and a chance to heal, grow, and prepare for adoption in a safe, loving environment. Whether it’s a kitten too young for adoption or a dog needing extra TLC, fosters provide the stability pets need most. In return, you’ll gain joy, purpose, and the unmatched experience of helping an animal take their first steps toward a forever home. If you have questions about fostering, email us!

CAT FOSTER APPLICATION

DOG FOSTER APPLICATION

MEET THE TEAM

Every member of our team is here for one reason, they love animals. Each staff member brings a unique set of skills, experience, and heart to Lafayette County Animal Shelter. From animal care and medical support to community outreach and adoptions, we work together to give every pet the best chance at a better life.