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Snip & Spay Clinic
The Snip & Spay program is organized by the Oktibbeha County Humane Society, which provides low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for cats and dogs in north-central Mississippi.
Message from OCHS
Dear Friends, During this season of gratitude, we want to take a moment to express our sincerest thanks for the incredible support you’ve shown us. Your commitment and involvement enable us to continue our mission and make a lasting impact for homeless and neglected animals …
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY RECEIVES $25,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES TO HELP TRANSPORT HOMELESS PETS
Moving adoptable pets to shelters with more space can improve outcomes July 29, 2024 — Starkville, MS — Some five million pets enter shelters in the U.S. each year. Thanks to improved coordination between animal shelters across the nation, transporting homeless pets from shelters with fewer …
OCHS & ASPCA Rescue 50 Dogs
Oktibbeha County Humane Society, with support from the ASPCA and the Starkville Police Department Animal Control Team, is currently leading the urgent rescue of approximately 50 malnourished dogs living on the property of an overwhelmed pet owner. Both the dogs and the owners have been …
Cold Weather Safety Tips
During the cold weather, people take precautions on pipes and vehicles, but people sometimes forget about the safety of their four-legged friends. There are some simple things you can do to help them weather the winter storm better.
ASPCA Partners with Oktibbeha County Humane Society to Create Lifesaving Animal Support Center in Mississippi
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) announced $900,000 in grant funding to Oktibbeha County Humane Society (OCHS) in Starkville, Miss., to support the opening of the OCHS Animal Support Center by the ASPCA to increase positive outcomes for animals in the state.
How the ASPCA Saves Thousands of Animals by Moving Them
Shelter overcrowding and a lack of resources can lead to tons of otherwise healthy cats and dogs being euthanized. The ASPCA is working to limit this issue with its Animal Relocation Program, which has successfully relocated more than 200,000 animals since its inception in 2014.
How America Saved Millions of Pets—By Moving Them
The dusty white cargo plane stood out among the gleaming corporate jets, as did its passengers: 48 barking dogs, newly arrived at the private air terminal at Hanscom Field, outside of Boston. They had left Mississippi that morning with their health certificates taped to their …