Yosemite bear climbs tree in closed park
Wildlife in Yosemite National Park are at play with no boundaries now that visitors are away. Source: Yosemite NPS
Animals
Therapy dog cheers up hospital staff at St. Louis University Hospital
Doctors on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis are under a tremendous amount of pressure, but a new four-legged staff member at St. Louis University Hospital is helping to ease some of that stress. Golden retriever "Bennett" is the…
Cuteness alert: Zoo Miami shows off clouded leopard kittens
MIAMI (AP) — Providing exactly what’s needed in these trying times, Zoo Miami has shared images of two clouded leopard cubs. The male and female have been secluded in a den with their mother, Serai, since their Feb. 11 birth…
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.…
Two-legged dog 'Lt. Dan' finalist for Cadbury Bunny
"No bunny knows Easter better than Cadbury!" And "Lieutenant Dan" hopes to be the 2020 face of that famous mammal! Cadbury issued a casting call for all pets - not just bunnies - and now they are down to ten…
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…
3rd Annual Poses for Paws event taking place Saturday, Mar. 7 at the Kroc Center
The 3rd Annual Poses for Paws event is coming up! This event will raise money for the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Humane Society staff will be onsite to answer questions and they will be holding a meet and greet…
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…
'Pound Puppies' coming back to encourage pet care learning and adoption
"And they called it, puppy love" and you were in it when you saw these creatures in the 1980's. So, they’re back again, for a good cause. "Pound Puppies" are returning, just in time for Valentine’s Day or Easter baskets…
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…
Buck stands on frozen Mississippi River
The Midwest is experiencing some super cold weather with a winter storm passing through the region. But this buck doesn't seem to mind, leisurely standing about on top of the Mississippi River that's been frozen solid Friday morning near Davenport,…
Update on Bella the service dog
A follow up this morning on a story we brought you a week ago and this one has a happy ending! After running from the Reserve at the Gulf Park Apartment Complex in St. Martin on December 30th, someone spotted…
Second chance at life for local dog
Many of you may remember Shadow, the dog who couldn’t move on his own and was receiving veterinary care at Fur Baby’s Veterinary Hospital. Today, News 25’s Kristen Anzuini brings a heartwarming update. Just a few months ago, Shadow the…
Shelters full after holiday pet returns
A new puppy or kitten under the tree seems like the perfect Christmas gift, but often shelters see the animals being returned just days later. Jackson County Animal Shelter officials tell News 25 it is something they see each year.…
Coast Guard rescues dog in beautiful moment
It was a heroic moment in Florida as a dog is rescued from a "ruff" situation. The Coast Guard jumped into action Wednesday night after receiving a call about a pup lost off Fort Myers Beach. The crew was able…