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.…
Pets
Two-legged dog 'Lt. Dan' finalist for Cadbury Bunny
"No bunny knows Easter better than Cadbury!" And "Lieutenant Dan" hopes to be the 2020 face of that famous mammal! Cadbury issued a casting call for all pets - not just bunnies - and now they are down to ten…
3rd Annual Poses for Paws event taking place Saturday, Mar. 7 at the Kroc Center
The 3rd Annual Poses for Paws event is coming up! This event will raise money for the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Humane Society staff will be onsite to answer questions and they will be holding a meet and greet…
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…
Keeping your pets safe in cold weather
As the temperature continues to drop, we can’t stress enough the importance of keeping pets, both indoor and out, safe and warm this season. The most important thing to remember is if you’re cold your pet is cold. Know your…
Pet-proof Christmas tree
Calling all pet parents, this year you can deck the halls with a pet-proof Christmas tree. The UK-based company Argos is selling a half Christmas tree. The six-foot-tall parasol tree starts halfway up so your curious cat or rambunctious toddler…
Keeping pets safe on Halloween
As Halloween night inches closer and closer, it’s a good time to keep your pet’s safety in mind. Maridee Mallette with the Jackson County Animal Shelter says keeping pets in a quiet room or crate may help if your pet…
Americans spend nearly half a billion dollars on Halloween costumes for their pets
Americans are shelling out big bucks to dress up their pets for Halloween. The National Retail Federation says than more than 30 million people across the country will spend an estimated $460 million this Halloween to dress up their furry…
Meet T-Bird and Bronco! WXXV News 25's Pet of the Week
T-Bird and Bronco are seven week old lab puppies that need loving forever homes! You can find them along with other homeless pets at the Jackson County Animal Shelter in Gautier.
"Bark for Life" Fundraiser Includes Pets in Fight Against Cancer
You, and our four-legged friends, can help in the fight against cancer. Event organizers Lawanda Jones and Heather Johnson, along with special guest Falkor, joined us live in studio Tuesday morning on News 25 Today to tell us all about…
Meet Melvin! Our Clear the Shelter Rep Up for Adoption Right Now
Everyone is invited to come out to the Jackson County Animal Shelter this weekend to help our furry friends on the Coast! Some of the News 25 team will lend a helping hand at this year’s “Clear the Shelter” event.…
Clear the Shelters annual pet adoption drive
Finding our furry friends a happy, loving home is the sole focus of a weekend pet adoption drive going on across the Coast and beyond. The Clear the Shelters annual pet adoption drive takes place Saturday, August 17th at the…
Humane Society Wellness Pop-up Clinic
North Gulfport residents had the chance to make sure their pets are in top shape for free on Saturday. The Humane Society of South Mississippi held a wellness pop-up clinic for animal owners at the Lyman Community Center. Vaccinations, microchips,…
A Pet's Memory discusses pre-arrangements for your pet
Linda Sumrall with A Pet's Memory talks to host Troy Thompson about how you can plan for your pet's death in this week's segment of On The Pulse.
In Your Shoes: Jackson County Animal Shelter
On this edition of "In Your Shoes", we make time at the Jackson County Animal Shelter to volunteer and check out our lovely dogs and kittens on the coast
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…
Keeping your pet safe on the Fourth of July
Fireworks are a longstanding Fourth of July tradition. However, for some pets, the loud noises are not a reason to celebrate, they are a reason to panic. On and around Fourth of July, local shelters see an increase of animals…
News 25 Today Celebrates Bring Your Pet to Work Day by Showing Off Furry Friends
Bring on the pet parade! Round up your beloved animal friends in celebration of Bring Your Pet to Work Day. Strap a harness on 'em and bring them out to your work place. Unfortunately, News 25 Today employees have some…
Consequences of leaving pets in hot cars
It’s really heating up out there and sometimes our furry friends end up feeling the burn. There is a city-wide ordinance in Biloxi that states if you leave an animal unattended in a vehicle and the animal appears to be…
'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…
Animal shelters full after holidays
The holiday season is over and this time of year is one of the busiest for animal shelters across the country. For many, waking up to a new puppy or kitten on Christmas morning is a dream come true. Humane…
Firework safety and pets
As you are lighting up the sky tonight with those fireworks be sure to keep your pets in mind. Valerie Katz with the Humane Society of South Mississippi says the loud noises and bright lights that come from fireworks can…
Dog dies in hot car in Trussville, Alabama
An Alabama woman left her dog in the car in a Walmart parking lot for seven hours as temperatures rose to the 90s on the Fourth of July. Police say the woman arrived at the Walmart around 4 a.m. on…
Pet safety for the Fourth of July
It’s that time of year again. Fireworks are part of many celebrations and are tons of fun for humans, but not so much for our pets. This Fourth of July, look up at the sky to see fireworks, but don’t…