Meet Kaia, a sweet 5-year-old Terrier mix with a gentle heart and a quiet strength. She came into the shelter very fearful, unsure of the world around her — but with patience, kindness, and time, she has blossomed into a loving, people-oriented girl.
Kaia now leans into affection, enjoys calm moments with her favorite humans, and lights up when she knows she’s safe. Her soft nature and steady progress make her an inspiring companion who’s full of gratitude and love.
If you’re looking for a loyal, tender-hearted dog who will bond deeply and cherish every bit of kindness, Kaia is ready to continue her journey with a family who’ll give her the peace and comfort she deserves.
Meet Kaia, a sweet 5-year-old Terrier mix with a gentle heart and a quiet strength. She came into the shelter very fearful, unsure of the world around her — but with patience, kindness, and time, she has blossomed into a loving, people-oriented girl.
Kaia now leans into affection, enjoys calm moments with her favorite humans, and lights up when she knows she’s safe. Her soft nature and steady progress make her an inspiring companion who’s full of gratitude and love.
If you’re looking for a loyal, tender-hearted dog who will bond deeply and cherish every bit of kindness, Kaia is ready to continue her journey with a family who’ll give her the peace and comfort she deserves.
HSSM's adoption and transport team are here to work with you to find the right match for each family and dog. Though choosing to love a dog you've never met can be hard, we do our best to make every part of the process as easy as possible, sending lots of information on your new family member and plenty of videos.
We reserve the right to refuse any adoption.
HSSM's adoption and transport team are here to work with you to find the right match for each family and dog. Though choosing to love a dog you've never met can be hard, we do our best to make every part of the process as easy as possible, sending lots of information on your new family member and plenty of videos.
We reserve the right to refuse any adoption.
The Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM) is the largest animal welfare organization in the state of Mississippi. HSSM’s facility was built using the nation’s leading Children’s Museums as models, with bright colors and oversized architectural sculptures. 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.
Since our incorporation in 1952, HSSM has been committed to ending pet overpopulation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. HSSM is the only Open Admissions Animal Shelter in South Mississippi, meaning we accept all animals in need, regardless of age, breed, health, or temperament. This commitment ensures that no lost pet is turned away. Oftentimes our open-admissions status in a community with a disproportionately high number of homeless pets leads to needless euthanasia of adoptable pets in our shelter HSSM has vowed to change this.
The Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM) is the largest animal welfare organization in the state of Mississippi. HSSM’s facility was built using the nation’s leading Children’s Museums as models, with bright colors and oversized architectural sculptures. 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.
Since our incorporation in 1952, HSSM has been committed to ending pet overpopulation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. HSSM is the only Open Admissions Animal Shelter in South Mississippi, meaning we accept all animals in need, regardless of age, breed, health, or temperament. This commitment ensures that no lost pet is turned away. Oftentimes our open-admissions status in a community with a disproportionately high number of homeless pets leads to needless euthanasia of adoptable pets in our shelter HSSM has vowed to change this.
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We'll also keep you updated on Feni's adoption status with email updates.
