National Kitten Day
It is the cutest day of the year: National Kitten Day. If you have been looking to add a furry friend to your family now is the ‘purrfect’ time. The Humane Society of South Mississippi is full of cats and…
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Lost pets after the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July has come and gone and Coast animal shelters are seeing their intake numbers rise today. Some pets end up lost after experiencing the firework shows. The Humane Society of South Mississippi in Gulfport has already had…
Fireworks prove hazardous for pets: HSSM implores pet owners to act with care
As residents begin planning their Fourth of July celebrations, The Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM) is putting out a plea asking that animals be kept in mind, as there is often an increase of lost pets following the Fourth…
Pet of the Week
Visit the Humane Society of South Mississippi if you are looking for a new fur baby! The Humane Society is located at 2615 25th Avenue in Gulfport. They are open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and…
HSSM way over capacity
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is over capacity. They are in desperate need of help from the community. Last week, the Humane Society had 188 pets come into the shelter and they only adopted out around 40. The capacity…
Pet safety during hurricane season
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is reminding you not to forget your pets this hurricane season. You can remember the essentials in three easy steps. Make sure your pet has a micro-chip and a tag that are both up…
Memorial Day adoption specials at Humane Society of South Mississippi
As we go into the Memorial Day Weekend, the Humane Society of South Mississippi is showing their appreciation for our local heroes. From now through Saturday, adoption fees for all animals are waived for all military, first responders, and their…
Pet of the Week
Visit the Humane Society of South Mississippi if you are looking for a new fur baby! The Humane Society is located at 2615 25th Avenue in Gulfport. They are open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and…
Meet your ‘Soul-Mutt’ at the Humane Society
Are you ready to meet your ‘soul-mutt?’ Well, Friday, May 10th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Humane Society of South Mississippi will be hosting their first-ever shelter speed dating event at the Chandeleur Island Brewing Company. For a $10…
Free health and wellness animal clinics
The Humane Society of South Mississippi gave back to the animals of the community and the people who love them. HSSM offered a free wellness clinic at the Gaston Point Community Center today. They offered a free wellness exam for…
Local volunteer recognized nationally as Petco’s Unsung Hero nominee
It’s the little things that can mean the most. One local volunteer is being honored nationally for all of the little things he does each and every day. Almost every day of his life, Jacob Himes walks into the Humane…
Pet of the Week
Visit the Humane Society of South Mississippi if you are looking for a new fur baby! The Humane Society is located at 2615 25th Avenue in Gulfport. They are open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and…
Pet of the Week
If you are looking for a new fur baby, visit the Humane Society of South Mississippi. The Humane Society is located at 2615 25th Avenue in Gulfport. They are open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and…
'Tour for life' pet adoption event this weekend in Gulfport
You have another chance to save a furry life this weekend. The Humane Society of South Mississippi has partnered with the North Shore Animal League America for the world's largest mobile pet adoption event. They call it the '2019 Tour…
Guinea pigs available for adoption at the Humane Society
March is ‘adopt a rescue guinea pig month’ and what better way to celebrate than to adopt one from the Humane Society of South Mississippi. The guinea pigs that were rescued last week from a home in Gulfport are now…
Humane Society accepting donations to help guinea pigs
More than 100 guinea pigs are safe and sound after Gulfport police found them living in deplorable conditions. These guinea pigs were found after Gulfport officers got a call for a burglary and ultimately found these poor pigs at that…
Gulfport PD rescued over 100 guinea pigs
On March 7, 2019 the Gulfport Police Department, assisted by the Humane Society of South Mississippi, rescued over 100 Guinea Pigs from a residence in the Southern Oaks Community. Officers were investigating a burglary at an unrelated address when they…
Krewe of Barkloxi Parade
Wanting to find a way to help out the Humane Society of South Mississippi, the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce developed the Krewe of Barkloxi. Three years later, the pawrade has raised thousands of dollars for the animal shelter. Music, beads,…
Pet of the Week
If you are looking for a new fur baby, visit the Humane Society of South Mississippi. The Humane Society is located at 2615 25th Avenue in Gulfport. They are open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and…
'MY FURRY VALENTINE' ADOPTIONS AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI
Still looking for that perfect someone to spend Valentine’s Day with? Well, the Humane Society of South Mississippi might have just the right furry companion to love. The shelter is currently running an adoption special through Valentine’s Day. You can…
Pet of the Week
If you are looking for a new fur baby, visit the Humane Society of South Mississippi. The Humane Society is located at 2615 25th Avenue in Gulfport. They are open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and…
‘Dog’s Night Out’ Adoption Event
The Hyatt Place Hotel joined the Humane Society of South Mississippi in a slumber party as a way to help pets find a home. The ‘Dog’s Night Out’ adoption event gave locals the opportunity to let dogs spend the night…
‘Have a Heart Month’ at the Humane Society of South Mississippi
Today is the first day of February which means Valentine’s Day is two weeks away and what better way to share the love than to give back. This Valentine’s Day, you don’t have to be alone. The Humane Society of…
Dog’s Night Out Adoption Event
The Hyatt Place Hotel is joining the Humane Society of South Mississippi in a slumber party as a way to help pets find a home. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Biloxi with more.