Laws for Paws MS is a nonprofit organization improving animal lives in Mississippi through, advocacy, and action. Our mission targets pet overpopulation, neglect, and abandonment by promoting responsible ownership and spay/neuter initiatives.
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We work to implement sustainable solutions and advocate for stricter laws, while raising about animal welfare. Join us in supporting our mission through petitions, volunteering, or donations for a safer, more compassionate future for all animals.
Our Team
Brooke Holland
Brooke is a college student from St. Louis with a deep passion for animal welfare. She is the proud mom of a highway rescue dog, Beaux. Her love for animals and commitment to making a difference are evident in everything she does. Through her efforts, she aims to create a future where every animal has a chance at a happy and healthy life.
Sherri Lambert
Sherri is a dedicated teacher, passionate foster mom, and lifelong animal advocate. Her love for animals is reflected in everything she does, from caring for her rescue Cocker Spaniel, Oliver, to fostering animals in need of loving homes. Sherri believes education and compassion go hand-in-hand when it comes to animal welfare, and she works tirelessly to make a positive impact on her community.
Amanda Haley
Amanda, originally from Georgia, now calls Oxford home, where she lives with her beloved rescue dog, Aspen, and her mini dachshund, Kiwi. Balancing a full-time sales career across the state, Amanda witnesses the impact of pet overpopulation firsthand and is passionate about making a difference in her free time.
Missy Nesbitt
Missy grew up in Indianola, Mississippi, went to school at Tulane and is a proud graduate of Ole Miss. After 25 years as a paralegal in Nashville, she retired to Oxford in 2023. She now serves as Outreach Coordinator for NAMI Oxford, advocating for mental health. A lifelong animal lover, Missy believes in the healing power of pets and their vital role in emotional well-being.