Meet Bongo, our 7-month-old Terrier pup who originally found himself in our care as a stray back in December 2025. He was quickly adopted as a tiny puppy, but as soon as he started to grow the family decided they no longer wanted him. Bongo is now looking for his perfect forever home. He is an active and friendly pup who would thrive in a home with another furry friend to keep him company. Our vet tech team has noticed that Bongo due to his growth has developed bowed legs, that may need to be managed as he ages. He may look a bit odd but with joint supplements and exercise he can still be a happy active boy. He recently went on "Doggy Day Out" and we found out that he loves pup cups, car rides, people watching, fetch, and is great with dogs and kids. If you are looking for a young pup to join your family, he could be the one for you! Bongo is already neutered, up to date on vaccines, and heartworm negative.
Bongo's $300 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, up to date vaccines, microchip AND transport fee to a location near you. We currently have transportation to CT, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, GA, and TN. Please email transport@hssm.org for more information on transports!
--> If you are interested in adopting Bongo please fill out our online application here: (https://forms.gle/nuKXoMu6gjS5DhFm8 - Dog). A staff member will reach out if your application is approved to discuss the adoption process. No fenced in yard required, and YES - we adopt to families with children! The adoption will not be final until the adoption contract is discussed and signed. Transports are arranged for specific dates, typically within 1-3 weeks of approving your application. Adopters will meet at a designated meeting spot to pick up their new companions. For further information, please first fill out the application referenced above.
**Due to import regulations we are not able to adopt to MA or RI residents at this time.
Meet Bongo, our 7-month-old Terrier pup who originally found himself in our care as a stray back in December 2025. He was quickly adopted as a tiny puppy, but as soon as he started to grow the family decided they no longer wanted him. Bongo is now looking for his perfect forever home. He is an active and friendly pup who would thrive in a home with another furry friend to keep him company. Our vet tech team has noticed that Bongo due to his growth has developed bowed legs, that may need to be managed as he ages. He may look a bit odd but with joint supplements and exercise he can still be a happy active boy. He recently went on "Doggy Day Out" and we found out that he loves pup cups, car rides, people watching, fetch, and is great with dogs and kids. If you are looking for a young pup to join your family, he could be the one for you! Bongo is already neutered, up to date on vaccines, and heartworm negative.
Bongo's $300 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, up to date vaccines, microchip AND transport fee to a location near you. We currently have transportation to CT, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, GA, and TN. Please email transport@hssm.org for more information on transports!
--> If you are interested in adopting Bongo please fill out our online application here: (https://forms.gle/nuKXoMu6gjS5DhFm8 - Dog). A staff member will reach out if your application is approved to discuss the adoption process. No fenced in yard required, and YES - we adopt to families with children! The adoption will not be final until the adoption contract is discussed and signed. Transports are arranged for specific dates, typically within 1-3 weeks of approving your application. Adopters will meet at a designated meeting spot to pick up their new companions. For further information, please first fill out the application referenced above.
**Due to import regulations we are not able to adopt to MA or RI residents at this time.
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 Butters's adoption status with email updates.
