Humane Society of South Mississippi Teams Up with Feed My Sheep

The Humane Society of South Mississippi (H.S.S.M.) is teaming up with local nonprofit Feed My Sheep through its fourth annual food and adoption drive entitled “Helping Homeless People. Helping Homeless Pets.” H.S.S.M. will be hosting a food drive for Feed My Sheep at the animal shelter’s Gulfport location. Anyone who brings in an item from the list to help feed the needy at Feed My Sheep from now until November 26 will then be eligible for a half-off the adoption fee* for an animal in the shelter.

“Part of the Humane Society of South Mississippi’s mission is making South Mississippi a better place, not just for pets, but for people too,” said H.S.S.M. Marketing Specialist, Krystyna Schmitt, “And this food and adoption drive has been successful in doing that for the past few years. We look forward each year to bringing in food donations for the needy people in our area, while at the same time finding homes for the needy pets here as well.”

“Helping Homeless People. Helping Homeless Pets” will kick off at H.S.S.M. today and run through November 26th. This amazing program will offer any family who brings an item or items from the list below for Feed My Sheep half off the adoption fee* for an animal in the shelter. All donated items should be brought to H.S.S.M.’s facility located at 2615 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501.

This food and adoption drive aims to help two of the Gulf Coast community’s most at-risk and underserved populations by feeding homeless, needy, and homebound people while helping homeless pets find loving homes. “Helping Homeless People. Helping Homeless Pets” is a great opportunity for anyone in the Gulf Coast community to help these two organizations during a time of year that is all about giving thanks and giving back.

To qualify for the “Helping Homeless People. Helping Homeless Pets” food drive adoption special, the donation for Feed My Sheep must come from the following list:
-5lb bag of sugar
-5lb bag of all-purpose flour
-5lb bag of rice
-5lb or greater whole turkey
-5lb or greater whole ham
-# 10 cans of non-perishable items. These are the large cans (usually 96 fluid ounces or 3 quarts) that can be found at most Wal-Mart & Sam’s Clubs.

All H.S.S.M. adoptions include:
-Your new pet
-Spay/neuter
-Up-to-date vaccinations
-Microchip and engraved ID tag
-Free vet visit within 7 days of adoption
-Free bag of Hill’s Science Diet food
-30 days gift pet health insurance
-10% off entire purchase in H.S.S.M.’s BowWow Meow Boutique

Anyone considering adopting can call 228-863-3354 ext. 115 or 111 or visit www.hssm.org/adoptable-pets to view adoptable pets.

* $5 tag fee applies to each adoption. Some exclusions apply.