National Kitten Day
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…
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Jackson County Shelter adoption sale
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…
HSSM way over capacity
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…
'Tour for life' pet adoption event this weekend in Gulfport
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…
Jackson County Animal Shelter needs fosters
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…
Fee waived for pet adoptions at HSSM
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…
Jackson Animal Shelter
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…
Overcrowding problem costing animals’ lives
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…
Influx of animal intake at Jackson County Animal Shelter
The Jackson County Animal Shelter has a message for pet owners: spay and neuter your animals. The shelter took in over 400 animals in May and then about an additional 100 dogs and cats came in this past week. The…
Free Fur All pet adoption event at Humane Society of South Mississippi
Free pet adoptions today and tomorrow at the Humane Society of South Mississippi are part of their Free ‘Fur’ All event. They are waiving all adoption fees and opening their doors to families looking to welcome in a new furry…
Make Sophia Smile Adoption Event
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Adrianne Wells and Maridee Mallette about Make Sophia Smile Adoption Event happening Saturday May 13th 10 am - 2 pm at the Island Winds Title Co. in Pascagoula.
Humane Society Adoption Event
Happening now in Gulfport an adoption event with the Humane Society of South Mississippi. There are over a dozen dogs and six kittens available to take home ranging in different sizes and ages. The humane society brought labs and beagles…
Valentine's Adoption Event
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Maridee Mallette about the Valentine's Adoption Event at the Jackson County Animal Shelter.
Pet Adoption Special Today
If you're looking for a last minute Christmas present and want to add a new member to the family, why not adopting a pet? Today the Jackson County Animal Shelter is having an adoption special the first 15 adult cat…
Pet Adoptions Rise During The Holidays
While many parents race to the nearest toy store for the perfect Christmas gift for their kids, many head to their nearest animal shelter to add a new member to their family. Officials with the Jackson County Animal Shelter tell…
Pet Of The Week
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Maridee Mallette about Jackson County Animal Shelter Adoption Event.
Animal Adoption
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Katie King of the Humane Society Of South Mississippi about Animal Adoption and their current special on Cats and their need for cat litter.
Humane Society Filled to Capacity
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is scrambling to find forever homes for more than 600 animals in their care. Right now, the shelter is at max capacity. News 25’s Kristen Durand shows us what this means for the animals…
Benefit Concert for Military Family
After 12 difficult and emotional years of trying to conceive, a local military couple is finally getting their chance at starting a family. Doyle and Gina Bitgood are adopting a family of three siblings, but they are asking the public’s…
Benefit Concert for Military Family
After 12 difficult and emotional years of trying to conceive, a local military couple is finally getting their chance at starting a family. News 25’s Kenda Turley introduces us to the proud parents of three adopted siblings. Doyle and Gina…
Jackson County Animal Shelter Open House
In Gautier this afternoon, some lucky animals had the chance to find a new home. Jackson County Animal Shelter extended their hours today, hosting an open house adoption event in an attempt to find homes for more of the animals…
Overcrowding at the Humane Society
That doggy in the window won’t cost you too much if you shop at the Humane Society of South Mississippi tomorrow. Due to an overcrowded facility, you can adopt many dogs and cats for just $15. The Humane Society has…
Yorkies Almost Ready For Adoption
Many of the puppies involved in what authorities believed to be a puppy mill are almost ready for adoption. Earlier this week, 28 Yorkshire Terriers were all rescued from a man’s home and handed over to the Humane Society of…
Same-Sex Couple Adoption Ban Overturned by Federal Judge
A federal judge has overturned Mississippi’s ban on allowing same-sex couples to adopt. U.S. District Judge Daniel Jordan, in a preliminary injunction issued today, ruled for four couples who had sued, saying the ban is unconstitutional. The lawsuit came after…