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…
Humane Society of South Mississippi
Let the good times roll with the Krewe of Barkloxi PAWrade
Grab your pooch and get ready for the 4th annual Krewe of Barkloxi PAWrade on February 16th! All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of South Mississippi!
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…
Pet of the Week
We have a little furry guy looking for a Fur-ever home. Here to tell us all about him is Katie King with the Humane Society.
Humane Society offering discount spay and neuter
In October the Humane Society of South Mississippi made it their goal to spay and neuter an additional 1,000 cats in Harrison County. So far they’ve completed around 600. With this goal they hope to reduce the number of cats…
25 Days of Christmas adoption event
The 25 Days of Christmas adoption event continues to count down. Today, the Humane Society of South Mississippi hit stop number 10 at Harrah’s Gulf Coast. Pets were set up in the bus lobby for folks passing by to see…
Here come Santa Paws at the Humane Society of South MS
Make the holidays even more joyful this year with a trip to see Santa Paws. This weekend, Santa is coming to the Humane Society of South Mississippi. The big man himself will be taking pictures with all of his favorite…
Give back to HSSM at Chick-Fil-A Gulfport
‘Tis the season of giving and the Humane Society of South Mississippi is on a 25 day mission to find loving forever homes for their shelter pets, all a part of their advent calendar. HSSM will be popping up all…
Humane Society Pop-Up Clinic
Pet owners in Gulfport had the chance this Saturday to make sure their four-legged friends are healthy for the holidays. The Humane Society of South Mississippi held their third pop-up clinic for pet owners, this time for those who live…
How to build feral cat winter shelter
You can keep ‘cool cats’ warm this winter and keep the number of animals in the shelter down. When the temperatures drop it is a dangerous time for feral and stray cats living outdoors. Katie King with HSSM said, “In…
Humane Society of South Mississippi received check from Petco
Thanks to Petco, the Humane Society of South Mississippi will be able to help owners keep their pets healthy and reduce the number of animals that are surrendered. Today, Petco presented a $400,000 check to the Humane Society of South…
House passes animal cruelty bill
Lawmakers across the nation are stepping up and speaking up in the fight against animal cruelty. The U.S. House of Representatives is taking steps to slap felony charges on anyone found guilty. Humane Society of South Mississippi Development Manager Katie…
Petco Foundation awards grant to the Humane Society of South Mississippi
The Petco Foundation is making a big investment in Gulfport to help save the lives of unwanted and orphaned animals. The Petco Foundation has awarded a $400,000 grant to the Humane Society of South Mississippi to help save the lives…
Petco Foundation awards $400,000 grant to Humane Society of South Mississippi
The Petco Foundation is making a big investment in Gulfport to help save the lives of unwanted and orphaned animals. The Petco Foundation has awarded a $400,000 grant to the Humane Society of South Mississippi, to help save the lives…
Blessing of the Shelter Pets
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is currently housing hundreds of pets and they are all looking for their forever homes. Today, to help give the animals a little push to get adopted, HSSM held a ‘Blessing of the Shelter…
An Introduction to Tuesday's Pet of the Week!
Tuesday morning, we had a special live guest in the studio. Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi introduces this week's special guest, kitty Michael, in today's Pet of the Week segment on News 25 Today.
Pet of the Week
Visit the Humane Society of South Mississippi if you are looking for a new fur baby!
HSSM Rock N Rollover
It’s the eighth annual Rock N Rollover event put on by the Humane Society of South Mississippi. This year, we’re taking our paws to South Beach. The Rock N Rollover takes place Friday, September 20th at the Hard Rock Casino…
Humane Society of South Mississippi to host NBCUniversal owned television stations’ fifth annual pet adoption drive – Clear the Shelters™ – on Saturday, August 17
The Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM) is hosting NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations’ fifth annual Clear The Shelters™ pet adoption drive on Saturday, August 17. On this day, HSSM will offer low cost adoption fees to help local families adopt…
‘Pets are Cool for Back to School’ promotion
The Humane Society of South Mississippi wants to help you start the school year off on the right foot or the right ‘paw.’ This Saturday, the shelter is waiving adoption fees for all cats and dogs over 30 pounds. This…
‘Dog’s Night Out’ Slumber Party
The Hyatt Place in Biloxi has gone to the dogs, but it’s all for a good cause. The Humane Society of South Mississippi teamed up with the hotel for its annual ‘Dog’s Night Out.’ People checking in between 3 p.m.…
Dog’s Night Out
The Hyatt Place in Biloxi has gone to the dogs, but it is all for a good cause. The Humane Society of South Mississippi is teaming up with the hotel for an annual ‘Dog’s Night Out.’ News 25’s Victoria Bailey…
Dog’s Night Out
Have you ever thought about having a slumber party with dogs? Now you can with some very deserving shelter pets in need of a home. The Humane Society of South Mississippi is partnering with Hyatt Place in Biloxi to host…