Humane Society of South Mississippi

Gulfport, MS

The largest animal welfare organization in Mississippi. Also runs free community veterinary clinics for Harrison County residents.

Adoption fee From $5

Hours Tue-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-4pm

Areas served Mississippi Gulf Coast

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $5

Cats under 6 months: $40. Cats over 6 months: Pick-Your-Purr-ice, a pay-what-you-choose donation, plus a $5 tag fee. Includes spay/neuter, up-to-date vaccinations, a heartworm test where age-appropriate, microchip and engraved ID tag, discounted vet service within 7 days, a starter bag of Hill's Science Diet food, and a free 30-minute training consultation.

How it works

Start with the adoption application at https://hssm.org/adoptable-pets, then contact Humane Society of South Mississippi at (228) 863-3354 or info@hssm.org to arrange meeting a cat.

Location

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The area

Harrison County at a glance

Population 210,891

Housing units 94,898

Est. households with a cat 26,758

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 under 6 months are $40. Cats over 6 months use Pick-Your-Purr-ice, a pay-what-you-choose donation, plus a $5 tag fee. Includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, and a starter bag of food.

What are your hours?

Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Pet surrender information at hssm.org/pet-surrender

Donate Become a foster