Pet of the Week: Grace and Wyatt need loving homes
This week for Pet of the Week, we have a perfect pair of bonded dogs that have been at the shelter for a while. Meet Grace and Wyatt. They are incredibly sweet and do everything together. They…
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Pet of the Week: Cobb needs a loving home
Today’s Pet of the Week is Cobb, a five-year-old, 60-pound, heartworm negative pup who loves living life to the fullest. He comes off as a bit high strung when you first see him in his kennel, but…
Pet of the Week: Reno needs a loving home
Today’s Pet of the Week is Reno from the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Reno is a gorgeous gal that came into the shelter as a stray on December 15th. She was pregnant and due to give…
Humane Society of South Mississippi in need of pet food for pantry
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is currently in need of certain pet supplies to help care for animals in need in our community. This year, HSSM is continuing their community pet food pantry and donations are…
Pet of the Week: Evie needs a loving home
Yesterday marked the kick off for the Humane Society of South Mississippi’s ‘Have a Heart’ month and they would like for you to meet the very first ‘Have a Heart’ honoree: Evie! Evie is a five-year-old Catahoula…
Pet of the Week: Romeo needs a loving home
Meet Romeo! A two-year-old shepherd mix that made his way to the Humane Society of South Mississippi back on November 4th as a stray. He’s very eager to get out of the shelter, but he needs your help! There’s a…
Humane Society of South Mississippi Barkloxi King and Queen still to be crowned
Mardi Gras events here on the Coast are looking very different this year. However, the crowning of the 2021 Barkloxi King and Queen will still commence. Reigning King Huckleberry Foofer and reigning Queen Okra Huckins will be…
Pet of the Week: Holly needs a loving home
Meet Holly! This girl loves to run. She has loads of energy and must discharge that first and then she will gently sit for pictures and take a snack as a reward. She would be best with…
Pet of the Week: Deuce needs a loving home
Meet Deuce! This six-year-old does great in and out of his kennel. He would love to find a human that will take him on adventures and someone who will snuggle him during thunderstorms when he gets scared. He gets along…
Pet of the Week: Apple needs a loving home
It’s Tuesday which means it is time for our favorite day of the week! Meet Apple. This sweet 3 ½ year old gal is nothing but love. She is very calm and mild-mannered and loves to stick by a human’s…
Nonprofits hope Giving Tuesday brings donations
If you haven’t already spent all your money this past weekend during all the major sales in stores and online, perhaps you may want to consider supporting a local nonprofit organization in light of a different kind…
Taking care of pets in the cold weather
It’s also important not to forget about your furry friends as this cold weather comes to the Coast. While the Mississippi Gulf Coast may not get traditional wintery weather, the change in temperature between fall and winter…
Pet of the Week: Lavelle needs a loving home!
Today’s Pet of the Week is Lavelle, a six-and-a-half-year-old Mississippi mutt who was out roaming the streets when animal control picked her up and brought her to the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Lavelle seems mild-mannered and enjoys time in…
November is ‘Adopt a Senior Pet’ Month
November is ‘Adopt a Senior Pet’ Month and with a little more than a week left, you still have time to visit your local animal shelter and take home a senior furry friend. The Humane Society of…
Pet of the Week: Booboo is looking for a forever home!
As the holidays inch closer, Booboo is hoping you’ll give her the gift of a forever home! This sweet senior pittie has found herself down on her luck after she was surrendered to the Humane Society of…
Pet of the Week: Baxter is looking for a forever home!
Meet Baxter! This 2 month old, Domestic Shorthair mix is sure to bring some laughs into your home! Baxter is full of life and ready to take on the world with you. He has already been neutered and could go…
Humane Society of South Mississippi hosting virtual events today
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is putting on a huge virtual event that’s taking place this evening. You can join their Facebook page from now until 9 p.m. for their virtual Rock and Roll Over Silent…
Pets of the Week: Deuce and Brees
Today we have the Humane Society of South Mississippi’s ‘Rock n Roll Over’ Pets of the Week: Deuce and Brees. Deuce is an affectionate and playful five month old Siberian Husky. He loves anything that squeaks and bounces and is…
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.…
Shelter Spotlight! Humane Society of South Mississippi
In today’s Shelter Spotlight from the Humane Society of South Mississippi, Kahlua is a short and squatty one-year-old American Bulldog/boxer mix. She is sweet as can be and walks like a lady on a leash. She has shown a good…
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…
Pet of the Week: Constance is looking for her forever home!
Meet Constance! Constance is a three-month-old domestic longhair mix that is ready to be the queen of your castle. Constance is just one out of the 213 cats currently in the Humane Society of South Mississippi’s care. Each Friday for…
Humane Society of South Mississippi offers tips for taking care of pets in the heat
With the dog days of summer approaching and the heat index rising into the triple digits, don’t forget to care for your furry friends. Humane Society of South Mississippi’s Development Director Katie King shared some tips with News 25 on…