Police: Dogs poisoned in Long Beach
After receiving reports about someone going around poisoning dogs in Long Beach, the police department is on a mission to track down whoever is behind it. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson joins us with more.
Animals
What scientists are doing to restore our sea life on the Coast
The amount of sea-life found dead on the Coast this year is concerning marine experts. Scientists at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies tell News 25 the heavy rainfall and impact from the hurricanes have disrupted habitats. Right now at…
Humane Society of South Mississippi drive
As the Humane Society of South Mississippi desperately looks to give their animals to loving homes, one radio DJ is celebrating her birthday by giving back. 107.1 the Monkey’s radio personality Valerie Kattz set a goal of raising $4,500 for…
Hattiesburg Zoo comes to the Coast
The Hattiesburg Zoo made a stop at the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi on Saturday. The educational presentation discussed humans impact on the world. The zoo crew came with a lesson that was aimed at teaching conservation and building a better…
Officer saves turtle in the rain in Gulfport
A bystander in the right place at the right time witnessed a Naval Construction Battalion Police Officer stopping in the rain to help a stranded turtle. Around 9:35 a.m., Master at Arms Seaman Kyno Wilbon was patrolling Blue Heron Way…
Three little rescued owls return home
Three little owls are back in nature where they belong after being nursed back to health by rescue workers. The group of owls were released into the wild in Vancleave this morning and one of the owls has a very…
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…
Experts say stranded dolphin in Jackson County is under stress
The dolphin stranded in Jackson County still has not found its way back to sea. The dolphin has been trapped in Old Fort Bayou in Jackson County since last Wednesday. Marine experts tell News 25 the dolphin has been circling…
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…
Gulfport officer goes viral saving cat
One Gulfport police officer is going viral on social media during his routine patrol and stopped traffic on Tuesday morning to rescue a kitten on Highway 49. Officer Mike Hauler spotted a kitten that had been injured trying to cross…
National Love your Pets Day
Today is National Love your Pets Day. It’s estimated that nearly 80 million American households have at least one pet. Each year on February 20th the whole day is set aside for pets and their owners. Whether you spend it…
National Love Your Pet Day
Today is National Love Your Pet Day. What better way to celebrate than to spoil your four legged friends? News 25’s Hank Davis is at PetSmart in honor of the national holiday.
Mardi Gras Goes To The Dogs Biloxi
Two royal pups are the very first king and queen of the Krewe of Barkloxi. Dogs invaded downtown Biloxi for the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce's debut pup parade. News 25's Gina Tomlinson will take you to the "Paw"-Ty.…
Tom a Hawk Released into the Wild
Tom a Hawk is flying high again in South Mississippi thanks to Wild at Heart Rescue. After months of daily rehabilitation exercises, stretching out his wings, and a trip to the Jackson Zoo, Tom a Hawk was released back into…
National Dog Day
Today, people across the nation are celebrating National Dog Day. National Dog Day honors family dogs and dogs that work selflessly to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort. We here at WXXV 25 managed to round up some…
Shelters and Rescues Need Foster Families
It’s that time of the year when animal shelters are constantly overcrowded due to an influx of animals. Rescues lend a helping hand to take over the care of some of the animals in shelters, but even those rescues are…
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…
Abused and Neglected Dogs Flood Jackson County Animal Shelter
In an emotional plea from the workers at the Jackson County Animal shelter, they’re begging the public to be kind to animals. In the past week, at least 10 pets who have been severely neglected or abused have made their…
Humane Society of South Mississippi is at Max Capacity!
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is at their full capacity with 442 animals in-house and 255 animals out on foster. With the second wave of kitten season quickly approaching, HSSM is in desperate need of foster and adopting families.…
Man takes ill dog on bucket list trip
Man takes his dog with cancer on a cross-country road trip of a lifetime.
Protecting the Least Terns
Dozens of people in Gulfport spent their time standing guard on the beach for the Fourth of July. Volunteers with the Mississippi Audubon Center set up camp yesterday at Broad Avenue in Gulfport to help protect one of the most…
Dog Rescued After Accident on I-110 Bridge
The dog was ejected from a car following a car accident on the I-110 bridge. The bridge is six stories above the water. The dog is a Doberman-Pit Bull mix. It took only 10 minutes for MDMR Marine Patrol officers…
‘Fur-reedom’ Fees Waived at Humane Society of South Mississippi
Independence Day is right around the corner and the Humane Society of South Mississippi is giving you an opportunity to give independence to a cat or dog. Starting today until Saturday, the Humane Society is hosting ‘Fur-reedom Fees Waived’, all…
The Animals are Back at Beauvoir
The animals are back at Beauvoir. After a six month hiatus, the beloved camel, goats and others have returned to their home which has since received a bit of a makeover. There’s now a fence outlining the perimeter to keep…