Hancock County Animal Shelter

Kiln, MS

A public animal shelter in Kiln, Mississippi, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. It serves Hancock County, Mississippi, including Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, and Waveland. Adoption fees: Cats: $60, including spay/neuter, microchip, up-to-date vaccinations, deworming, rabies vaccination, and a free vet check with a participating veterinarian.

Adoption fee From $60,

Hours Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Areas served Hancock County, Mississippi, including Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, and Waveland

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $60,

Cats: $60, including spay/neuter, microchip, up-to-date vaccinations, deworming, rabies vaccination, and a free vet check with a participating veterinarian

How it works

Contact Hancock County Animal Shelter at 228-466-4516 to ask which cats are currently available and how to arrange a visit.

Location

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The area

Hancock County at a glance

Population 46,167

Housing units 23,715

Est. households with a cat 6,496

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats are $60, including spay/neuter, microchip, up-to-date vaccinations, deworming, rabies vaccination, and a free vet check with a participating veterinarian.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Hancock County Animal Shelter at 228-466-4516 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.