HSHV was founded in 1896. We are the only animal shelter in Washtenaw County that takes in all types of unwanted, injured, lost, stray, abandoned, and abused animals. Each year we help over 10,000 dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals.
We are governed by a board of directors and are supported by generous individual and corporate donors.
The Life-Saving Work We Do
Did you know HSHV has the highest "save rate" among all similar animal shelters in Michigan? 85% of the animals that come through our doors are successfully helped back home or find a new loving home.
We receive no money from any other humane organization and we are not funded by United Way. We are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and donations to HSHV are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.