Humane Society of South Mississippi

“Barkin’ on the Bayou” Benefit for Humane Society

Dog lovers spent the weekend with their pets at Captain Al’s to enjoy some fun on the water. Captain Al’s teamed up with the Humane Society of South Mississippi to host ‘Barkin’ on the Bayou.’ The event allowed everyone to…

Memory Care Adopt-a-Thon lifting spirits in Pass Christian

With a little bit of determination anything is ‘pawsible.’ A local group of volunteers hosted an Adopt-a-Thon in Pass Christian to help local seniors and dogs. Pass Christian Health and Rehab Center Resident Marilyn Vancius could be…

Pet of the Week: Eloise needs a loving home!

It’s time for our Pet of the Week! Meet Eloise! This six-year-old Hound girl is heartworm negative, gets along well with other dogs both larger and smaller than her, and she has the best smile you’ve ever…

It’s National Puppy Day!

Today is National Puppy Day! To commemorate the occasion, the Humane Society of South Mississippi let News 25 stop by and play with their nine puppies that are currently up for adoption. If you would like to…

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…

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…

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…

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.…