The Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM) is the largest animal welfare organization in the state of Mississippi. We offer: pet adoptions, foster program, return-to-owner efforts, spay/neuter and wellness services, volunteer program, pet transports, youth initiatives, a food pantry and pet retention program, an on-site thrift store, and more! In 2024, HSSM cared for over 5,000 homeless pets in house and touched over 16,000 animals in the community.
HSSM is a 100% independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We depend on the support of our community to shelter and care for over 5,000 homeless pets and provide spay/neuter, pet identification and other services for an additional 10,000 community-owned pets each year. Offering nearly 20,000 services on a $2.1 million annual budget means HSSM runs a highly effective and efficient operation. In fact, HSSM cares for 34% MORE homeless pets, adopts/transports out twice as many and spays/neuters three times the average animal shelter with a comparable budget. In addition to our aggressive lifesaving efforts and programs, HSSM strives to maintain our 41,000 square foot facility and provide a pleasant, clean environment for the people and pets we serve.