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Meet Tate – The Best Boy Nobody Notices (But we`re about to change that!)
Tate doesn’t understand. He did everything right. He wagged his tail, walked like a gentleman, smiled for the crowd, and soaked up every bit of love thrown his way in the Mardi Gras parade a little while ago. People clapped, cheered, reached out their hands to pet him—and he took it all in stride, proving he could handle the chaos of life with ease. But when the parade was over, and the adoption inquiries started rolling in, no one asked for him. Not one single person.
At four years old, Tate is everything a family could want. He’s heartworm negative, fixed, and full of love. He’ll curl up in your lap like he’s still a puppy, even though he’s a sturdy lab mix. He walks beautifully on a leash, and never turns down a game of keep-away. He’s not just a people dog—he’s a dogs’ dog, too, happy to make dog friends wherever he goes!
Yet, somehow, people keep passing him by.
But Tate isn’t giving up hope, and neither are we. His perfect family is out there—maybe they just haven’t met him yet. If you’re looking for a loyal, loving, fun, and adaptable best friend, Tate is ready to be all of that and more. He’s been waiting but maybe he’s been waiting for you!
Come and meet him. You won’t regret it.
Meet Tate – The Best Boy Nobody Notices (But we`re about to change that!)
Tate doesn’t understand. He did everything right. He wagged his tail, walked like a gentleman, smiled for the crowd, and soaked up every bit of love thrown his way in the Mardi Gras parade a little while ago. People clapped, cheered, reached out their hands to pet him—and he took it all in stride, proving he could handle the chaos of life with ease. But when the parade was over, and the adoption inquiries started rolling in, no one asked for him. Not one single person.
At four years old, Tate is everything a family could want. He’s heartworm negative, fixed, and full of love. He’ll curl up in your lap like he’s still a puppy, even though he’s a sturdy lab mix. He walks beautifully on a leash, and never turns down a game of keep-away. He’s not just a people dog—he’s a dogs’ dog, too, happy to make dog friends wherever he goes!
Yet, somehow, people keep passing him by.
But Tate isn’t giving up hope, and neither are we. His perfect family is out there—maybe they just haven’t met him yet. If you’re looking for a loyal, loving, fun, and adaptable best friend, Tate is ready to be all of that and more. He’s been waiting but maybe he’s been waiting for you!
HSSM is home to over 300 pets on any given day, most of which are looking for new forever homes! Your new best friend could be waiting at HSSM right now. Our beautiful, 41,000 square foot facility is currently open to the public. HSSM is open for adoptions Tuesday – Friday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary to adopt, however, adoptions are first-come, first served. You must come to HSSM to complete your adoption and make sure you bring a photo ID, as it is required to complete adoption paperwork.
Our adoptable animals page is self-updating and displays ALL of HSSM’s adorable adoptable pets from “pocket pets” to birds and of course the hundreds of dogs and cats currently calling HSSM home! See one you like? Make sure you note your favorite’s name and animal ID number so that HSSM staff and volunteers can easily find him/her when you come in!
Adoptions are cut off every day about 30 minutes prior to closing and possibly earlier if volume is high. Weekends are busy and you may have to wait more than an hour (especially in the afternoons) so please be prepared.
HSSM is home to over 300 pets on any given day, most of which are looking for new forever homes! Your new best friend could be waiting at HSSM right now. Our beautiful, 41,000 square foot facility is currently open to the public. HSSM is open for adoptions Tuesday – Friday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary to adopt, however, adoptions are first-come, first served. You must come to HSSM to complete your adoption and make sure you bring a photo ID, as it is required to complete adoption paperwork.
Our adoptable animals page is self-updating and displays ALL of HSSM’s adorable adoptable pets from “pocket pets” to birds and of course the hundreds of dogs and cats currently calling HSSM home! See one you like? Make sure you note your favorite’s name and animal ID number so that HSSM staff and volunteers can easily find him/her when you come in!
Adoptions are cut off every day about 30 minutes prior to closing and possibly earlier if volume is high. Weekends are busy and you may have to wait more than an hour (especially in the afternoons) so please be prepared.
The Humane Society of South Mississippi
2615 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS 39501
Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Adoptions are done on a first come, first serve basis. Come visit us today!
The Humane Society of South Mississippi
2615 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS 39501
Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Adoptions are done on a first come, first serve basis. Come visit us today!
More about this shelter
The mission of the Humane Society of South Mississippi is to advocate the bond between animals and humans, provide the highest quality services and compassion to the animals entrusted to our care, reduce companion animal overpopulation, and increase the save-rate of animals in our community.
The mission of the Humane Society of South Mississippi is to advocate the bond between animals and humans, provide the highest quality services and compassion to the animals entrusted to our care, reduce companion animal overpopulation, and increase the save-rate of animals in our community.
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