Jackson County Animal Shelter overwhelmed: Community urged to step in
Jackson County, MS (WXXV) – The Jackson County Animal Shelter is facing a critical overcrowding crisis, taking in an average of 17 animals a day and…
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Humane Society aims to alleviate overcrowding as the New Year approaches
Coming out of the holiday season, the Humane Society of South Mississippi, like many shelters across Mississippi, is dealing with overcrowding. From December 31st until January 4th, they…
Humane Society of South Mississippi hosting Caturday brunch on October 5th
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is teaming up with The Chimneys to host a Caturday Brunch honoring all Disney villains. Sophie Nord and Katie King came…
Fixin’ the Coast helps spay and neuter stray cats
Fixin’ the Coast is currently out in Biloxi helping trap a colony of cats so that they can be spayed or neutered. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is…
Coast nonprofit helps control cat population
A Coast nonprofit is on a mission to help control the cat population in Harrison County. Fixin’ the Coast operates a trap, neuter, and return program. It's not the only…
Cat on the lam: Pet caught after weeks on the run at airport
BOSTON (AP) — A family’s beloved pet cat that’s been dodging airport personnel, airline employees, and animal experts since escaping from a pet carrier at Boston’s Logan International Airport about three weeks ago was finally caught Wednesday. “Whether out of…
Feral Feline Coalition cares for feral cats in Ocean Springs
It’s not only the beginning of the spring season, but it’s also kitten season. This refers to the time of year when cats are breeding and having litters of kittens. In an effort to control the cat…
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.…
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…
Pet of the week
Tuesday's Pet of week from Jackson County Animal Shelter features Sunny!
Two trap-neuter-and release programs join forces in Ocean Springs
The City of Ocean Springs held a board meeting tonight. The topic that received the most attention was a discussion regarding the Feral Feline Coalition. The newly founded organization has been serving the City of Ocean Springs for the past…
It’s raining cats and kittens at the Humane Society of South Mississippi
The rain has moved out, but it is raining cats at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. The shelter is calling on the community to help. Furry felines have taken over the Humane Society of South Mississippi in Gulfport. Litters…
Overcrowded Animals at the Humane Society
Things are a little crowded over at the Humane Society of South Mississippi today. Nearly 400 cats and dogs are in need of a home. News 25’s Shelby Myers joins us to let us know “how much is that doggy…
D'Iberville Students Deliver Supplies
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…