Puppy Rescued from Jackson Walgreens Break-In, Rescue Seeks Donations

Cheshire Abbey animal rescue takes in dog found during burglary, now caring for its medical needs

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:12am

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph of a sleeping puppy in a soft, warm bed, surrounded by a blurred, hazy domestic setting, conveying a sense of comfort and care.A rescued puppy rests comfortably after being removed from a distressing situation, thanks to the efforts of a local animal welfare organization.Jackson Today

A puppy was discovered by Capitol Police during a break-in at a Walgreens in Jackson, Mississippi. The dog was not being properly cared for and was taken in by the Cheshire Abbey animal rescue group, which is now seeking donations to cover the puppy's veterinary treatment and boarding costs as it looks for a foster home.

Why it matters

The rescue group's efforts highlight the importance of community support for animal welfare organizations that step in to care for pets found in distressing situations. The Cheshire Abbey rescue is working to rehabilitate the puppy and find it a loving home, but needs public donations to cover the medical expenses.

The details

According to the Cheshire Abbey rescue group, Capitol Police discovered the puppy while responding to a break-in at a Walgreens in Jackson. The officers found the dog had been left inside the building and was not receiving proper care. Rescue volunteers were called to the scene and took custody of the puppy, which is now receiving treatment at a local veterinary clinic for skin issues. The rescue group says the puppy will receive full medical care, including vaccinations and spay surgery, to prepare it for adoption.

  • The puppy was found during a burglary investigation at a Jackson Walgreens on an unspecified date.

The players

Cheshire Abbey

A Jackson-based animal rescue group that took in the puppy found during the Walgreens break-in and is now seeking donations to cover its medical care and boarding.

Capitol Police

Law enforcement officers who discovered the puppy while responding to the break-in at the Walgreens in Jackson and turned the dog over to the Cheshire Abbey rescue.

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What they’re saying

“This sweet girl is no longer living in misery”

— Cheshire Abbey, Rescue group

“We can't do anything without y'all”

— Cheshire Abbey, Rescue group

What’s next

The Cheshire Abbey rescue group is urgently seeking a foster home for the puppy, and the person who fosters the dog will have the opportunity to name it. The group is also accepting donations through Venmo, PayPal, or directly through its account at Florence Animal Clinic to help cover the puppy's veterinary and boarding costs.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the important role that animal rescue organizations play in caring for pets found in distressing situations, as well as the need for community support to ensure these groups have the resources to provide proper medical treatment and find loving homes for the animals in their care.