Humane Society of Gulfport

We Are Committed to Ending Pet Overpopulation & Homelessness.

The Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM) is home to 300 homeless pets on any given day. Our dream is to make South Mississippi a community in which no adoptable pet is ever euthanized and we are working to Countdown to Zero!

We Are A 100% Independent Nonprofit Organization.

The Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM) receives no “trickle down” funding from any national animal welfare organization or any local, state, or federal governmental funding in support of our operations. HSSM depends on the generosity of our community to provide the high quality services and compassion we are renowned for Please consider making a lifesaving donation today!

We Are NOT Your Average “Pound.”

The Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM) strives to provide a friendly, clean and fun environment for the people and pets that we serve. Our 40, 000 square foot facility is modeled after leading children’s museums and is more like a trip to a funhouse than a trip to an animal shelter Don’t believe us? Check out this video.