Gulfport, MS (March 25, 2020) — In response to COVID-19, BISSELL Pet Foundation will sponsor reduced adoption fees across the country starting Thursday, March 26-in efforts to assist animal shelters that are struggling with fewer volunteers and staff to care…
Sebastian the Dog had a rough start to life, found tied to a tree in Biloxi earlier this year. Through ‘Just Cause Rescue,’ Sebastian has been living the good life in a foster home the last couple of months, where…
It was an adoption kind of weekend here on the Coast as the Humane Society of South Mississippi teamed up with organizations to find forever homes for dozens of animals. The Humane Society spent the entire weekend at the PetSmart…
WHAT: The Humane Society of South Mississippi is teaming up with North Shore Animal League America’s 2020 Tour For Life™ – the world’s largest national cooperative life-saving mobile pet adoption event – sponsored by Purina®. Highlights include adorable, adoptable animals…
"And they called it, puppy love" and you were in it when you saw these creatures in the 1980's. So, they’re back again, for a good cause. "Pound Puppies" are returning, just in time for Valentine’s Day or Easter baskets…
Our growing digital age is helping shelter pets find forever homes. With more than 50,000 followers on Facebook, the Humane Society of South Mississippi is reaching potential adopters, fosters, and donators throughout our area and beyond state lines. Every day…
Meet Bocephus! Our News 25 Pet of the week from the Jackson County Animal Shelter Gautier, MS! He's in need of a loving family to play with!
One moment in a Michigan courtroom is melting hearts across the country. A young boy named Michael was officially adopted by his foster parents on Thursday. Michael was so excited to join his new family; he invited his entire kindergarten…
It was a heartwarming scene today at the Harrison County Courthouse as chancery court celebrated ‘National Adoption Day.’ While the actual date for ‘National Adoption Day’ isn’t until later this month, those at chancery court couldn’t wait to help officially…
T-Bird and Bronco are seven week old lab puppies that need loving forever homes! You can find them along with other homeless pets at the Jackson County Animal Shelter in Gautier.
Last week, News 25 told you about Chupy, the Jackson County dog who had been badly abused. He touched the hearts of many people here on the Coast. Chupy the dog has been through a lot in his 18 years…
It’s hard not to adopt every fur baby we see in an animal shelter, but for many of us, adoption just isn’t in the cards right now. “It’s rewarding. You’re saving a life or many lives.” And sometimes, it’s the…
If you know any of us here at News 25, you know we are big on supporting our pet family. This weekend, we are heading to Jackson County Animal Shelter to help clear the shelter. Statistics show that each year,…
Finding our furry friends a happy, loving home is the sole focus of a weekend pet adoption drive going on across the Coast and beyond. The Clear the Shelters annual pet adoption drive takes place Saturday, August 17th at the…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi wants to help you start the school year off on the right foot or the right ‘paw.’ This Saturday, the shelter is waiving adoption fees for all cats and dogs over 30 pounds. This…
Six hundred and fifty seven finalized adoptions rounded out 2019.
It is the cutest day of the year: National Kitten Day. If you have been looking to add a furry friend to your family now is the ‘purrfect’ time. The Humane Society of South Mississippi is full of cats and…
Jackson County residents had the opportunity today to bring home furry companions at little to no cost. The Jackson County Animal Shelter prepared for the Fourth of July holiday by holding an adoption sale, giving residents the opportunity to give…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is over capacity. They are in desperate need of help from the community. Last week, the Humane Society had 188 pets come into the shelter and they only adopted out around 40. The capacity…
You have another chance to save a furry life this weekend. The Humane Society of South Mississippi has partnered with the North Shore Animal League America for the world's largest mobile pet adoption event. They call it the '2019 Tour…
There are so many animals in need of homes all over the country. On set to spread the word from Jackson County Animal Shelter is Maridee Mallette and Jeanene Martin. If you are interested in foster, the animal shelter is…
If you are looking for a new best friend just in time for the Fourth of July weekend, look no further than the Humane Society of South Mississippi. From June 26th to July 3rd, the Humane Society is teaming up…
News 25’s Hanks Davis interviews Maridee Mallette about the adoption, and foster care for pets. With a coming up event on Friday 8/18/2017 at downtown Pascagoula. Make sure to come visit Jackson Animal Shelter at 4400 Audubon Ln, Gautier, MS…
The Jackson County Animal Shelter works hard every day to help as many animals as they can find new homes and live a healthy life. But, the number of animals forced to be euthanized last month was the highest it…