It is official. The animals are back at Beauvoir in Biloxi. After a six month hiatus, the beloved camel, turkeys and others have returned to their home which received a bit of a makeover. News 25’s Shelby Myers has the…
Residents in the Longwood Plantation neighborhood are currently on bear watch. This comes after police say a black bear was spotted in the neighborhood just off of Lamey Bridge Road in D’Iberville. The D’Iberville Police Department posted to their Facebook…
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…
Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed technology that gives dogs the ability to talk.
A bald eagle is back in its natural habitat, last spotted flying free above the Wolf River, but as News 25's Gina Tomlinson shows us, his flight back to freedom in Pass Christian got off to a rocky start. A…
Meet Blakely, the Australian shepherd who mothers orphaned baby animals at the Cincinnati Zoo (too cute, we know). This patient rescue pup shows baby cheetahs, wallabies, foxes and the occasional warthog how to play and socialize like real, well, animals.
Five of the 28 rescued Yorkie dogs are still at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. While these five pups are not up for adoption just yet, they soon will be. Due to the demand and expenses for caring for…
Shinda, Prague Zoo's 24-year-old gorilla, gave birth unexpectedly to a baby girl.
An alarming number of Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles, the most endangered sea turtle in the world, have been turning up dead on our shore line. News 25’s Kristen Durand takes us to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies to show us…
Whether they are four-legged or two, furry or have scales, today America celebrated National Pet Day. Animal lovers posted pictures on social media with the hashtag #nationalpetday to share their love for their pets. A representative from the Jackson County…
On Thursday, a group of coast high school students had a special delivery for some of their furry friends. Students in a community service class at D’Iberville high school dropped off boxes of supplies for dogs at the Humane Society…
Thirty animals are in safe hands after Gulfport police and the Humane Society seized them from living in filth. One man is in custody facing over 50 charges in what Humane Society representatives say appears to have been a puppy…
On April 5, 2016, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 59 year old James G. Wright, of Gulfport, on 30 counts of condition of premises where dogs are kept, 21 counts of failure to provide rabies vaccinations, and 1 count of…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is lowering adoption fees for lucky new pet parents. Beginning Thursday, March 17th until Saturday, March 19th HSSM will host a St. Pawtrick’s Day adoption event. The adoption fee for its Lonely Hearts dogs…
Our pet of the week is Luther. He's estimated to be about 12 years old. He loves walking on the leash and riding in the car.
One cocker spaniel is trying to prove the negative stereotype of rescue dogs wrong after earning her recent title as therapy dog. News 25’s Laurene Callander introduces us to Mandy and shares her turnaround from being saved to serving the…
A program called “Amazing Alligators” was held this morning at the National Seashore Park in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson went to the park to learn about the reptiles and thankfully came out unharmed to tell us about it.…
Today is the first day of “Mutti Gras.” The Humane Society of South Mississippi is celebrating with special deals on man’s best friend. The Humane Society is offering 35 percent off dog adoptions from today until Saturday. You can check…
Polo is our featured Pet of the Day. Polo is a five-year-old German Shepard mix that loves crawfish, running and playing with his brother and sister. If you would like your family pet featured on News 25 Today, send us…
Our featured pet of the morning is Gianni. Gianni is a nine-year-old American Pitbull Terrier. His favorite thing to do is sleep. His photo was taken on Veteran's Day to honor his pop, who is a Coast Guard veteran. If you…
Our featured pet of the morning is Reggie. Reggie is a five-year-old Beagle from Pascagoula. His favorite human food is ribs. He enjoys howling, sniffing, and long walks on the beach. If you would like your family pet featured on…
GULFPORT, MS, January 28, 2016 – (HSSM) celebrated the inauguration of its first shelter mascot on Wednesday. The ceremony included the unveiling of a new wall display in the adoption lobby featuring photographs of Trout, the 7 year old Labrador/Australian…
Many of us love going to see the dogs and cats at the Humane Society but what if you could take one home for a night without the obligation of adopting?
News 25’s Laurene Callander gives us a final wrap up of the effects from the red tide.