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By (https://www.wtva.com/authors/zac-carlisle/) Zac Carlisle    Published: Sep. 29, 2026 at 2:46 PM EDT | Updated: 3 hours ago     Share     (https://google.com/preferences/source?q=https://www.wtva.com)  Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google      TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — The Lafayette County Animal Shelter is highlighting its rescue program and a dog named Rusty, who is available for adoption. Watch the interview in the video above for more details.  Copyright 2026 WTVA. All rights reserved.            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