Dogs seized in Pass Christian available for adoption
Now to an update on the 69 dogs seized from a Pass Christian home one week ago. All 69 dogs were taken in by the Humane Society of…
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Humane Society offering dogs seized in Pass Christian for adoption
Some of the dogs that were seized last week at a house in Pass Christian are now available for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. The animals were legally surrendered this week to HSSM. The group said in…
Pass Christian investigating animal cruelty; more than 60 dogs seized
Pass Christian Police are investigating a case in which more than 60 dogs were seized on Thursday. Pass Police Chief Daren Freeman said his department received an anonymous tip about a foul odor coming from a residence on Second Street.…
Florida man fights off bear on his back porch
A Florida man fought off a black bear and managed to save his dogs. The video was shot by a doorbell camera at a home in Daytona Beach. It shows the…
Most popular dog names of 2020
Dog lovers were not in love with traditional names like 'Fido' and 'Spot' this year. The website rover.com released its list of 2020's top names for dogs and the site notes that many of the popular monikers are also on…
Dogs stolen from Lucedale Animal Shelter
Dixie Adoptables at Lucedale Animal Shelter posted on their Facebook page that two suspects cut the locks off of kennels and took a nursing mama dog and two of her puppies and a miniature dachshund. According to the shelter, the…
Chile police trains dogs to detect COVID-19
Police in Chile are training dogs to detect those with the coronavirus. A dog's nose is about 50-times more sensitive than a human's. These dogs have already been working for years in detecting explosives. They only need to learn a…
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…
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…
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.…
Coors Light to cover $100 in dog adoption fees across the country until Feb. 21
CHICAGO (WXXV) — After his team won Super Bowl LIV, former Florida State Seminoles and Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Derrick Nnadi paid for dog adoption fees clearing out an animal shelter in Kansas City. Coors Light said hold my…
Meet the police dogs ready to protect at the Super Bowl
MIAMI, Fla. (CNN) — It may look like a walk in the park for these dogs, but for them, it's a full-time job. Safety is a top concern for Super Bowl LIV. That's where these K-9s come in. "The K-9s…
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…
[WATCH] Excited police dog shows off new shoes
An excited dog shows off his new work boots. This good boy can hardly contain his excitement over his new shoes, prancing and jumping around the parking lot testing them out. Bryson, a six year old Springer Spaniel, works as…
New policy allows dogs in restaurants
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued a new policy today allowing dog owners to bring their pets to restaurants. This comes under certain conditions and requirements to make sure health and safety of the public is not compromised. Here’s…
New dog park to open in Long Beach
A good day starts with a good dog and the City of Long Beach has plenty of good days ahead with the addition of their new dog park. The ‘F.E.T.C.H. Park’ has been in the works for two years, but…
Pet of the week
Tuesday's Pet of week from Jackson County Animal Shelter features Sunny!
Doggone double at MGM Park
MGM Park let the dogs out for the Biloxi Shucker’s Doggone doubleheader against the Mobile Baybears. Locals brought their pets to the game to see if the Shuckers could get their paws on a victory. Usually the dogs are invited…
Disconnected K9’s Frisbee Team
Gulf Island Waterpark in Gulfport decided to let the dogs out with the Disconnected K9’s Show. A game of fetch with a Frisbee and a dog is pretty common. However, people at Gulf Islands Waterpark in Gulfport have never seen…
Prissy the Pitbull is looking for a forever home
In January, on a freezing night in Gulfport, a Pitbull was found on the side of the road giving birth. Her puppies have found a home and now the mother is looking for a warm home of her own. Prissy…
Pitbull gives birth in below freezing weather
The unusually cold weather continues to chill the South and in the middle of below freezing temperatures, a Pitbull gave birth to seven puppies. The pregnant Pitbull was found abandoned on the railroad tracks in Gulfport. Born in below freezing…
[Viewer discretion advised] Owner of dogs shot by arrow speak out
Last week, we brought you a story about an innocent dog that seemed to be used for target practice. Turns out that Ophelia was not the only one who fell victim to the arrow. The owners also found their other…
Shuckers include four-legged fans in 2018
Biloxi Shuckers management is working on a plan to let four-legged fans come to more home games in their upcoming season. As part of the season ticket packages, the Shuckers plan to soon announce a new mini-plan package geared for…