Clear the Shelters

HSSM Clear the Shelters adoption event

This weekend, News 25 teamed up with the Humane Society of South Mississippi for this year’s Clear the Shelters adoption event. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, adopters were able to take home a furry friend for just $25.…

HSSM hosting ‘Clear the Shelters’ adoption event

If you’re looking for a furry friend to accompany you this hurricane season, look no further than the Humane Society of South Mississippi. This Saturday, News 25 is teaming up with HSSM for a special ‘Clear the Shelters’ adoption event.…

Pet of the Week: Jericho needs a loving home

We are starting to spotlight shelter pets in need for our annual ‘Clear the Shelters’ campaign that will take place Saturday, August 29th at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Today’s Pet is Jericho, a one-year-old retriever/terrier mix. This guy…

#CleartheShelters with Featured Pet Scrat  

It’s day five of our weeklong "clear the shelters" drive, and there’s still time for you to help make life better for a local animal looking for a forever home. Today's featured pet is Scrat, a 3-year-old neutered lab mix…

The importance of adopting shelter pets

If you know any of us here at News 25, you know we are big on supporting our pet family. This weekend, we are heading to Jackson County Animal Shelter to help clear the shelter. Statistics show that each year,…

#CleartheShelters Campaign Featured Pet: Lucy

You can help make life better for a local animal simply looking for a place to call home! WXXV has been partnering all week with the Jackson County Animal Shelter to help 'clear the shelters!' Thursday's featured pet is Lucy,…

‘Clear the Shelters’ at Jackson County Animal Shelter

Year round the Jackson County Animal Shelter does everything they can to find homes for animals in need. Some of the News 25 team will lend a helping hand at the ‘Clear the Shelters’ event.  From 10 a.m. to 5…