Animals

CDC: Risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is low

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some coronaviruses cause cold-like illnesses in people, while others cause illness in certain types of animals, such as cattle, camels, and bats. Some coronaviruses, such as canine and feline coronaviruses, infect only animals…

Animal rescue groups need your help

Times are ‘ruff’ for many here on the Gulf Coast, including our furry friends and local animal rescue groups. Our coastal animal shelters have either closed or have limited their animal intake because of the coronavirus and that’s caused a…

Otter pups make virtual debut at Jacksonville Zoo

These little guys are making themselves at home at the Jacksonville Zoo in Florida. Four new Asian small-clawed otter pups made their official debut on social media Tuesday. The zoo posted this video of them on YouTube. As you can…

April 11th is National Pet Day!

Give Fido some extra cuddles! It's National Pet Day. National Pet Day is actually about helping animals who may not have a loving home. So volunteer at a shelter, donate supplies to a rescue, or just make sure your friends…

Pup rescued in Jackson County finds forever home

It’s a rescue story that’s warming the hearts of so many throughout the Coast. Meet Jackson the fire dog. Iris Wilner with 911 Animal Project Save said, "Jackson roamed around the street out there in the weather and everything. People…

Sandy is in need of a loving home!

In light of the pandemic, we're trying to shed some light on our homeless pets that are in need of a family especially during a time like this. Today's pet of the day is from the Jackson County animal shelter.…

Sebastian the Dog ready to find ‘fur-ever’ home

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…

National Love Your Pet Day

It’s National Love Your Pet Day! Although, this is something most of us celebrate year round, it’s a great reminder to show your pets just how much you love them. One way to show love to your furry friends is…

Hockey pup makes his debut on the ice

A Wisconsin minor league hockey team makes a new addition to its squad. Bender the hockey pup stepped out onto the ice this week for the Milwaukee Admirals. The team adopted Bender from the Humane Society of Waukesha last week.…

California aquarium breeds rare sea dragons

An aquarium in Southern California breeds a rare and unusual fish and provides a mesmerizing first look at its long, floating appearance. San Diego’s Birch Aquarium, at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, has produced two weedy sea dragon hatchlings this…

Dog missing for three years is headed home to owner

A dog that was missing for three years got a lot of love on Valentine's Day! Wrangler, a three-year-old Great Pyrenees, took off from Bush Intercontinental Airport Friday to be reunited with his owner. The dog was found living in…

Family pet pig shot dead in Harrison County

A Gulfport family is heartbroken tonight after a shocking instance of animal abuse. After looking for their pet pig for six days, they found him dead near their house. A Gulfport family is devastated after the found their missing pet…

Helping heart worm positive dogs

February is known for being the month of love. Now you can show your love for shelter animals by helping them get adopted. Hansel is a seven-year-old Labrador retriever mix. He’s been at the Humane Society of South Mississippi since…

Social media helps find fur-ever homes

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…

Bringing justice to abused animals

You may remember Coco, the dog we introduced you to last week. He was left tied to a tree in the woods in Biloxi and later found by a hunter. Coco was microchipped by his previous adopter and Just Cause…

Donate to help Sebastian the Dog

He’s a dog who has a bit of a rough start to life, but thanks to his rescuers and the community, Sebastian is now safe and looking for his forever home. Before he can be ready to go home with…