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…
Animals
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…
The Animals are Back at Beauvoir
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…
Black Bear Spotting in D’Iberville
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…
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…
These Dogs Can Talk. Seriously.
Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed technology that gives dogs the ability to talk.
Bald Eagle Flies Back Home
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…