Humane Society of South Mississippi

2615 25th Ave

Gulfport, 39501

(228) 822-3831

https://hssm.org

transport@hssm.org

Today's Hours: Closed

monday Closed

tuesday 10am-5pm

wednesday 10am-5pm

thursday 10am-5pm

friday 10am-5pm

saturday 10am-4pm

sunday Closed

Our Mission

The mission of the Humane Society of South Mississippi is to save and enhance the lives of pets through cooperative and innovative approaches to adoption, spay/neuter, sheltering and community engagement.

Adoption Policy

HSSM employs an open adoption process. If you are local to the Gulfport, MS area, you can come in to meet our adoptable any time during business hours Tuesday through Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. We have Adoption Counselors on hand to assist you in making a good match for your family. If you have other dogs at home, you are encouraged to bring them for a meet and greet to ensure a good fit. Once you have chosen your perfect new pet, you will need a photo ID to complete the adoption paperwork. If you are an out-of-town adopter, we list some of our pets on PetFinder who are available for transport. We have an online application process that is explained in each of our Out-of-Town pet listings. Our address (physical & mailing) is 2615 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501. Thank you for your interest in adopting a Southern shelter pet! Our Transport Team will review your application and respond during business hours. The Humane Society of South Mississippi services is the sole animal shelter servicing one of the largest counties in Mississippi. Each year HSSM cares for over 5,000 animals. Oftentimes our open-admissions status in a community with a disproportionately high number of homeless pets leads to needless euthanasia of adoptable pets. We have vowed to change these statistics, but we need YOUR help. Here is a list of our Frequently Asked Questions to give you a basic understanding of the adoption and transport process. Frequently Asked Questions Why do we transport our shelter pets out of state? Pet transport is a lifesaving way for us to transfer adoptable pets from over-populated areas to regions of the U.S. where demand for adoptable pets is high. The ultimate goal of pet transport operations is to address the imbalance in the supply and demand of pets nationwide. When will my new pet be transported to me? Transports are arranged for specific dates, typically within 1-3 weeks of approving your application. Adopters will meet at a designated meeting s