City of Hernando Animal Shelter

We're a very small shelter operated by the City of Hernando. We are physically located at 957 Hwy 51 in the garage behind Hernando Fire Station Number 2.

We are very dedicated to providing the very best care for our city's homeless pets and committed to educating the public about how to properly care for the animals in their families. We do all we can to keep pets in homes and out of the shelter. Because the south has such an extreme pet overpopulation problem, we try to relieve some of that pressure by transporting as many animals as possible to northern humane societies and waiting adopters.

Contact
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Website
https://www.facebook.com/CityofHernandoMSAnimalShelter

Phone
(662) 863-7288

Donation
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Email
adoption@cityofhernando.org

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Shelter FAQs

We serve the growing city of Hernando, MS in Desoto County.

Our goal is to enrich the lives of the animals and citizens of our community. We do this by spaying/neutering & vaccinating all animals that come through our shelter, educate the public on animal issues and enforce the state and city ordinances in relation to animals.
You can also find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CityofHernandoMSAnimalShelter

1. Submit Application
2. Approve Application
3. Meet the Pet
4. Pay Fee
5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our pets' adoption fee includes the cost of spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccinations, de-worming, and heartworm testing for dogs and FeLV/FIV testing for cats. An adoption application and contract are required.

Adoption Fees:
Kittens less than 6 months old-$75.00
Cats older than 6 months old-$50.00
Puppies less than 6 months old-$100.00
Dogs older than 6 months old-$75.00

Please submit an application using the following link:
https://form.jotform.com/223123324475146

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/223123324475146

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Animal Charities in Hernando, MS

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City of Hernando Animal Shelter

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