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Special Needs Pets Can Shine Bright!
All animals need special care and love. Disabled pets often require a little extra time and energy. The HSHV “Diamonds in the Rough” program was specifically designed for animals that will require some special attention. Some are old, some are blind, some are really shy, and some have other characteristics that make a normal adoption difficult.
The HSHV “Diamonds in the Rough” program seeks potential adopters that are willing and able to care for a pet who may:
* have a physical disability
* or a chronic or terminal illness
* be recovering from a serious injury
* be elderly and/or requires hospice care at home
* have emotional and/or behavioral problems
We all deserve the ability to live our life out in a caring and nurturing home. Please consider the "Diamonds in the Ruff" pets below.
Current "Diamonds in the Ruff" waiting for adoption (last updated 7-21-09)
Sadie - Heartworm Positive
Sadie is a very sweet dog who loves people and loves to play! She's about 5 years old, and came to us because she kept getting accidental let out of her yard and brought in as a stray. Sadie is housebroken and she gets along with everyone she meets. She unfortunately turns out to have heartworm, which we will treat her for and for which you will have to bring her back get treatments.
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| Bailey - Balance Problems
Bailey was previously owned but became separated from her family only to show up over a year later. Unfortunately her family had new pets by then and Bailey wasn't accepted. Poor girl. There are so many wonderful things about Bailey - were do we begin? When she was out in the lonely world she had an injury to her head. It causes Bailey to loose her balance and she has a permanent head tilt, but that does not slow Miss Thing down! She gets around just fine.
Bailey will talk to you until you pet her, brush her, or give her a Temptation Treat (which may be why she has gained too much weight). We are now cutting back on the treats and have Bailey on an exercise regime of chasing strings, feathers and ropes daily! We have to say that we all love Bailey very much and want her new family to embrace this special cat as much as we do.
Because of her balance problems, Bailey is content to be petted and brushed in the floor and really does not enjoy being off the ground. We think she gets dizzy when her paws are not on the ground so that scares her.
Bailey believes all other animals are just obstacles to her receiving all the love and attention she deserves, and dibs on the food bowl, so if she had her druthers, she'd probably choose to be an only pet - period! Bailey is 8 years old, and is residing in the Administration Building (were she is adored by everyone), so please come see her there. She has beautiful coloring, and the fur around her neck almost looks like she's wearing a scarf. |
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Diamonds that have been adopted
UPDATE - Tina was adopted!
Tina is one of our Diamond in the Ruff kitties. She is a very sweet senior, 8 years old, who was lost or left to fend for herself. We know she had a home at some point because she was spayed prior to being brought to the shelter as a stray. Tina has striking coloring, dark brown/black tiger striping. She is missing hair on her tummy, and our vets think it may be Alopecia. So she may look a bit odd but she doesn't know it, she just knows she needs a new family to love! Tina is litter box trained, has had her shots and could go to a brand new and loving family today, is it you? She is a very dear gal who loves to be petted and to give head butts! |
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UPDATE - Rudy was adopted!
My name is Rudy (but I am a girl dog - I have know idea why I was given that name). I'm a big gal and super sweet. I am a senior dog who would enjoy a quiet life. I don't need to go jogging, but I would enjoy nice leisurely walks. A nice bed by your fireplace would be just fine with me too. I have a wonderful personality and people always tell me what a nice girl I am.
Due to my age, I would prefer to live in a home without young children. I'm a "Diamond in the Ruff" because I'm 9 years old and do have some knee pain. I've been spayed, I've had my shots and I'd like to meet you and see if we are compatible! |
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Update - Chantel went to Rabbit Rescue
She's a Diamond in the Ruff! Chantel bunny has the softest fur ever. She's a real beauty and very sweet. Chantel is about 8 years old, and has already been spayed so she could go to a new home right away. She's lived with cats and dogs and gotten along with them but is wary of small children. Chantel is just one of the beautiful bunnies we have at the shelter, come take a look! Bunnies make wonderful pets! Chantel was a little intimidated by the shelter noise and has gone to foster for the time being. Her foster Mom reports that: Chantel is an albino bunny. She has very limited sight. She is eaisly startled when you are in her cage so you must approach her very slowly. When you clean her cage you need to put every thing back where it was because of her limited sight. Chantel would do a lot better with a quiet home without kids. She is an older girl who need a quiet remainder of her life. For information on adopting her please contact HSHV at 734-662-5585, extension 111. |
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Nellie was ADOPTED!
Nellie is a special gal who came in as an injured stray. She had to have one of her back legs amputated, but it hasn't fazed her a bit, she's still as sweet as ever and gets around just fine! Nellie is a 6-year-old shepherd mix who weighs in at about 55 lbs - all of it friendly! She would do best in a family with no other dogs and where any children are at least 10 years old. Come visit Nellie and see if this "Diamond in the RUFF" is the special dog for you! |
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Diamonds adopted in 2008
Pepper - ADOPTED!
Pepper is a frisky old gent who loves to go on walks and is a sweet heart of a dog! He's 9 years young at heart and he's here because his previous owner couldn't care for him anymore. Pepper is looking for a family to love, is it with you? Because of Pepper's age, we have him listed as a "Special Needs" dog, but other than moving a little bit slower than other dogs, he's healthy and very happy. Pepper would love to have a family to pay attention to him so he can enjoy his senior years and not have to worry so much!
George - ADOPTED!
Meet George, our DIAMOND IN THE RUFF
Schnauzer
. George is a sweet guy who is 11 years old and ready to find a loving family to dote on him in his senior years! George is here because his previous owner moved and didn't take him along. That breaks our heart and his, so please consider adopting a great little dog with a lot of love to give. George is calm and even a little shy, and according to his previous owner knows the commands come, down, sit and stay. He is a very sweet older dog, come see for yourself!
UPDATE! Pebbles was Adopted! Thank You!
Pebbles
Pebbles is a BIG beautiful Tortoiseshell kitty with the most interesting green eyes. They are a stunning green with a pattern we have never seen before! Pebbles is 13 years old and is here as a result of divorce in her family. Pebbles is a big sweet lap cat, just waiting to find a family to cherish her! She's litter box trained, she uses her scratching post and she's front declawed, so Pebbles will have to be an indoor only kitty. This gal really needs to be someone's cherished lap cat, she is just wonderful.
UPDATE! Missy was Adopted! Thank You!
We are sad to report that the home we thought would work for Missy did not work out.
Missy chased the older cats in the home hoping to play with them and they could not get used to her. Missy is very sad to be back here and we are hoping to finally find her a permanent home.
Missy is a 9-year-old collie/husky whose orginal owner fell ill and had to go into a nursing home. Missy walks well on a leash and knows the command sit. She has notes all over her cage with statements like "Missy is as good natured as they get. Count on her to be a steady companion" and "I'm VERY sweet and VERY affectionate. I love to run in the play yard". Missy was very shy at first but she has warmed up and loves being around people.
Please come take this Diamond in the Ruff to a new and forever home, she is WONDERFUL!
UPDATE! Misty was Adopted. Thank you!
Looking for a sweet already declawed girl? Misty may be the gal for you. She's a 10 year old beauty, front declawed (and so will have to be an indoor only cat). She's got beautiful gray fur, and a beautiful sweet personality. She's a bit shy but when you talk to her you can hear her start purring right away. Misty was found as a stray but obviously had a family at some point. Please come make her part of your family!
UPDATE! Ginger was adopted. Thank you!
Ginger is an 8-year-old senior who sometimes acts like a pup! Ginger is a collie mix who is here because her previous owner could no longer afford to keep her. Ginger is housetrained, walks well on a leash, and gets along with other dogs. She would do best in a quiet home with someone to dote on her in her senior years. She does get along with older kids (over age 10). Ginger is a very sweet gal and will make someone a wonderful companion!
Ginger is being fostered right now but is still up for adoption.
To visit with Ginger, call us at 662-5585 and ask how you may visit her.
UPDATE!! Felix the Cat Was Adopted on 12-22-07! Thank You!
Felix the cat is a Diamond in the Ruff who is anxious to find a new family. He's a sweet friendly guy with a sad story. Felix is a 10 year old senior and is here because his owner died and there was no where else for him to go. Felix is scared of all the strange shelter noises, but this boy is a people lover and will come out from his hidey box or from under his blanket for attention! Felix is litter box trained and front declawed, so he will have to be an indoor only cat. Felix gets along with other cats but does not like dogs. Please come take Felix to a new and forever family! He is a sweet guy, a great lap cat, low key and just a great companion to have around.
FELIX has been feeling a little under-the-weather and is in our isolation area for observation.
If you come to visit and can't find him, he is being cared for by our clinic.
UPDATE!! One Eye was Adopted on December 9th. Thank you!
One-Eye Joe has an injured eye, which looks like a cataract, but he gets along quite well. One-Eye Joe came to us as a stray and is one of the sweetest guys ever. He's litter box trained, and hoping to find a new home. One Eye Joe is a purr machine, come hear for yourself! Joe is in our community cat room where he gets along great with all the other cats, Won't you consider adopting a special needs cat today? Joe is waiting for you.
UPDATE!! Lex was Adopted on December 8th! Thank you!
Lex is a handsome guy who came here as a stray but he was someone's pet at some point because lex is a gentle and loveable cat! He's 10 years old, and very sweet and laid back. Lex is litter box trained and waiting for that new and forever home! Lex is going to make someone a wonderful companion!
UPDATE!! JD was adopted! Thank you!
JD is a sweet ole boy, 9 years old and here because of a landlord who doesn't allow pets.
JD is a Chocolate Lab and he's housebroken, knows the command sit and walks well on a lead. He's a big friendly guy, as our dog walkers can attest. According to his previous owner he is good with children and dogs and cats and plays fetch. JD is an attention sponge and LOVES people.
JD is in a FOSTER HOME right now but please call us to arrange a visit with him!!
UPDATE!! Jack Sparrow Was Adopted! Thank You!
Jack Sparrow is a dear soul - 14 years old, who was found as a stray running loose looking for someone to care for him in his senior years. Is that someone you? Jack Sparrow is a GREAT little dog. He would do best in a quite family, one with older kids but given his age he is very active and friendly!" JS walks well on a leash, gets along with other dogs and would LOVE for you to take him home! This little guy has the most amazing personality ever!
UPDATE! Dexter was Adopted! Thank You!
Dexter is a DIAMOND in the RUFF. He's a sweet ole' boy, 8 years old and ready for a new family! Dexter is here because his previous owner couldn't keep him anymore. Our wonderful dog walkers say of Dexter, "Such a great, sweet, energetic dog, deserves a loving home ASAP!" Dexter could use a family who will take him for walks and then take a nap on the couch! He gets along with other dogs and knows the command "Sit". Dexter gets along with kids over age 8 and is just a super senior. Dexter is wishing you might adopt him today!
UPDATE! Annie Found Her Forever Home! Thank You!
Annie is a very dear gal, 12 years old and came here as a stray. For being a senior, she's very energetic and loves to go for walks and to get attention. She doesn't like cats but she sure likes people, so come meet this sweet girl! Annie will make a fine, loyal, companion! Annie is a BUSY BEE - naturally playful, curious, and a trusting canine. She'd love to go for a walk with you and then curl up in front of the fire with you in the evenings.
UPDATE! Marlena was Adopted! - Thank You!
Marlena is truly a Diamond in the Ruff. This gal is SUCH a doll, with that funny grumpy bulldog face that belies a sweet and loving disposition. Marlena is a Couch Potato doggie, one who would love nothing better than to spend her senior years cuddled next to you while you read, work or watch TV. Marlena is 10 years old, and was found as a stray. She is a little comedian, with a wonderful sense of humor, and loves to roll around. She also very daintily licks drops of water from the faucet for her water bowl, tipping her head nearly upside down to get to them. Marlena knows the commands "sit" and "stay". Come and visit Marlena, you will fall in love!
UPDATE! Bobby Joe was Adopted! - Thank You!
Bobby Joe is one of our Diamonds in the Ruff. He's an 8 year old Cockapoo, black and gray and white, and is just the sweetest boy. Bobby Joe is here because his previous owner could no longer care for him. He is good with older kids (over age 8) knows the command sit and walks well on a leash. Bobby Joe would LOVE to have a new home where he can be cared for and loved.
UPDATE! Molson was Adopted! - Thank You!
Molson is a sweet guy that came here as a stray and he needs a special family, a quiet home, and someone who is understanding of his issue. Molson is a nice dog but he is submissive and very unsure of people so he will pee pee when you walk up and pet him. He needs to get his confidence back in people after having been neglected for so long. Molson needs a family that will work with him and love him for the very kind-hearted dog that he is. Molson is 7 years old, walks well on a leash and knows the command sit. He gets along well with other dogs.
Come visit this Diamond in the Ruff.
UPADTE! Princess Lea was Adopted! - Thank you!
Princess Lea reminded us of a cute "Ewok" from Star Wars so not knowing what her previous name may have been, we crowned her Princess Lea!. She is a WONDERFUL girl, 10 years young, with a sweet face and disposition to match. She is a sweet-hearted dog despite having been abandoned by her previous family and picked up as a stray. Our dog walkers say of her " What a doll! Princess Lea is excellent on the leash and is sweet, a little chubby and completely bewildered as to why she is here". She also knows the command 'sit". Princess Lea, being an older gal, would be best suited with a family which is calm, has no young children or young/active dogs. She is such a dear old gal and yes a little hard of hearing as well - but a Princess!
Updated! PIXIE was Adopted! Thank you!
Little Pixie is one of our DIAMONDS in the RUFF. We aren't sure how it came about, but her right rear leg is permanently straight. Our veterinarians have determined that she would do better to have the leg amputated so Miss Pixie had surgery this week. She is ready for adoption now and just waiting for her new family. Is it you? Pixie came here as a orphaned stray with her brother, but he has already been adopted. Pixie is just 3 months old, and is a sweet and friendly little soul. If you are interested in Pixie, call us at 662-5585 and inquire about her. Pixie our three-legged cat is a wonderful companion. Come visit her today.
UPDATE! UPDATE! CODY was Adopted on 10-6-07! Thank You!
 
This is one handsome guy! Cody is a 7-year-old gray-and-white guy with very interesting markings. He came to HSHV as a stray and is hoping to find a forever home. Cody has an old injury that causes him to limp and that's why we call him a "Diamond in the Ruff"! His leg was fractured but did heal. He will most likely have arthritis, but Cody gets around just fine so don't worry about that little limp.
Cody is very sweet and likes to be fussed over! He'll talk to you too!. He's in the communal cat room now, getting along fine with the other cats and ready to meet his new loving family! Cody is litter trained and ready to go home with you today!
UPDATE! UPDATE! Boss was Adopted on 10-4-07! Thank You!
Meet the "Boss"! He is a "Diamond in the RUFF"! Boss has special needs (he has only 3 legs and about half his tail) so a foster family is caring for him right now. This is a special guy, about 3 years old, who was abandoned when his owners were evicted. Boss was a bit scared when he came in, but he's figured out there are people who care about him--just look at his pics! Boss deserves a loving home where he will be well cared for. He's been though a lot for such a young dog! If you can give Boss the home of his dreams, please contact his foster mom through the Humane Society of Huron Valley @ 734-662-5585.
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