US EditionASPCA and Oktibbeha County Humane Society Announce Opening of Lifesaving Animal Support Center in Mississippi
- On April 8, 2025, the ASPCA and OCHS declared the opening of an Animal Support Center in Starkville, Mississippi.
- Shelter animals in Mississippi face longer stays because of capacity and resource issues, requiring more support.
- The facility includes the VanLandingham Kennel, offering 3,300 square feet with 30 kennels and a transport holding area.
- Matt Bershadker, ASPCA president, said the opening signals a new phase for animal care in Northeast Mississippi.
- The center increases OCHS's spay/neuter capacity and transport efficiency, aiding thousands of animals annually by relocation.
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OCHS opens new Animal Support Center with help from ASPCA
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Working in animal rescue is hard. Not just for the effort that goes into helping the animals. But the mental toll it takes when an animal can’t be helped. That’s what motivated Dr. Jaime Smith to become the Medical Director for the new Oktibbeha County Humane Society Spay and Neuter Clinic. “I had to turn down patients regularly, and it broke my heart,” Dr. Smith said. “So, I really wanted to find a different avenue to…
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