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WXXV Pets of the Day: Amoray and Sheldon

Alright it's time for our WXXV Pets of the Day where during this pandemic, we highlight shelter pets that are in need of a loving forever home. They are from both the Humane Society and Jackson County Animal Shelter. Today's…

Niobi needs a loving forever home!

Don't forget about our shelter pets that are in need of loving forever homes especially during a time like this. Today's pet of the day is from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Niobi is a male medium size Terrier mix…

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.…

Penny needs a forever home!

Penny is a pet from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. She is a Pitbull mix about 2 years old. She is great on a leash, good with kids, dogs, and cats. She is spayed and will sit for treats. She…

Local animal shelters facing over-capacity crisis

Our local animal shelters need help as they now face an over-capacity crisis due to the Coronavirus outbreak. As more people are staying home, less animals are getting adopted out while high amounts of animals, especially large dogs, continue to…

Pet of the Week

While some of you are out letting the good times roll today, some are hoping to be part of the fun with you and your family and they’re waiting for you at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Joining us today…

St. Alphonsus Catholic students donate to save homeless pets

Sixth grade students from St. Alphonsus Catholic School have been counting pennies to make a difference. The Jackson County Animal Shelter helps homeless animals each day, but sometimes they need our help. That’s where the sixth grade students from St.…

Pet of the Week

It’s time for another pet of the week! Maridee Mallette is joining us from the Jackson County Animal Shelter with Maisey who needs a forever home.

Jackson County Animal Shelter ribbon cutting

The Jackson County Animal Shelter is celebrating following the opening of phase one of their new facility. Those who care for stray and surrendered animals in Jackson County now have a state-of-the-art facility to help them find forever homes. Jackson…

Jackson County Animal Shelter grand opening soon

The Jackson County Animal Shelter is officially done with step one of its new space. Tomorrow, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors, county administrators, and the community will be there to celebrate the milestone. The shelter is offering free adoptions…

Pet of the Week

Poof is in need of a loving forever home. You can find him and other homeless pets at the Jackson County Animal Shelter!

Shelters full after holiday pet returns

A new puppy or kitten under the tree seems like the perfect Christmas gift, but often shelters see the animals being returned just days later. Jackson County Animal Shelter officials tell News 25 it is something they see each year.…

Pet of the Week

Help give a loving pet from the Jackson County Animal Shelter and forever home just in time for the new year!

Pet of the Week

A friend of ours from the Jackson County Animal Shelter is in need of a forever home. You can be the one to give her a place to call home just in time for the holidays. Joining us today is…

Soft opening for new Jackson County Animal Shelter

The Jackson County Animal Shelter has gotten a huge upgrade. The Jackson County Animal Shelter held the soft opening for their new facility today. This new area is just the first phase of two more to come for the shelter.…

Pet of the Week

It is the season of giving and what better way to participate than to give a loving home to our furry friends at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Joining us today is Maridee Mallette and Charlie Brown.

Pet of the Week

If you’re looking for a new addition to the family visit the Jackson County Animal Shelter. You can call or visit them to adopt a new fur baby. They are open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.…

Meet Sophia! News 25's Pet of the Week!

On today's Pet of the Week, we introduce you to Sophia, a female lab/hound mix in need of a loving home! You can find her and other homeless pets at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Also, this weekend, be sure…

Jackson County Animal Shelter Adoption Drive

Downtown Ocean Springs may have been alive with art this weekend, but many animals also got some love as well. The Jackson County Animal Shelter held an adoption drive on Government Street during both days of the Peter Anderson Festival.…