Foster Clinic Veterinarian Companion Animals – Michigan State University Dr. Julie Spencer completed her undergraduate degree and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. She practiced at several veterinary clinics in Ann Arbor for 12 years prior to joining HSHV 7 years ago. Her main job at HSHV is working as the Foster veterinarian. She enjoys golfing, attending UM softball and women’s basketball games, and gardening. She and her partner own 5 cats – 3 brothers (Pete, Ron, and Harry) and 2 cats who started as kittens they fostered (Montana and Sable).
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Monthly Archives February 2018
Facts about Fleas
[print-me] Fleas are one of the most common external parasites of dogs and cats worldwide. They are more than just a nuisance; heavy flea burdens can be deadly, especially in smaller, younger, or weaker animals. Fleas are also responsible for dermatitis caused by an allergic reaction to the presence of fleas and flea bites known as flea allergy dermatitis, or FAD, which has been reported to account for over 50% of all dermatological cases reported to veterinarians. Other conditions brought on by fleas include anemia from blood loss, feline infectious anemia (a life-threatening blood parasite carried by fleas), cat scratch
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Volunteer at the Cat Café
Can’t get enough cat in your life? Volunteer at the Tiny Lions lounge and adoption Center to help homeless cats and the people who love them.
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Party at the Cat Café
We’re not kitten you—you can celebrate at the Tiny Lions lounge and adoption Center! The purrfect place for your birthday party, shower, or group gathering.
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Cats and Kids
Kids and cats = the purrfect pairing! Ages 6-11 enjoy arts and crafts, games and other activities accompanied by feline friends at the cat cafe.
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Yoga with Cats
Learn from the furry feline yoga masters as we practice hatha style yoga among them! Bring peace to your mind, joy to your heart, and help to homeless cats at all the same time in a Yoga with Cats class.
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Finally happy
When we adopted Gypsi she was scared and hurt. Her precious owners left her in the cold outside of HSHV. When we went to go find a dog, I never thought I would be getting a small, older dog, but we fell in love with Gypsi. We knew we had to help her gain back trust. It took a little while, but know she’s as happy as can be — always smiling and just loves people!! Truly a happy ending.
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It’s true what they say, we don’t choose them–they choose us.
Our two 18 yr old girls (cats) recently passed away within 6 months of each other. They were our fur kids in a most deep sense. My husband was more than ready to have an animal back in the house, and I was still resistant. In Ann Arbor, from out of town with a few hours to kill, we decided to go to Tiny Lions “just to pet some cats” and nothing more. Hahaaa, sure. When this little fur ball strutted up the cat tree and plopped down right at eye level, I quietly looked at his name tag, and
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Maeve: Gifts for our furry friends!
Instead of gifts for her birthday Maeve asked for donations for the animals of HSHV. She donated dog food, toys and money to help the homeless doggies. Thank you Maeve for your kind donation!
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Libby: Birthday paw-ty gifts for HSHV!
Libby wanted to celebrate her 8th birthday in style with lots of animal love, so she chose to have her birthday bash at HSHV! Libby and her family collected much needed items like blankets and towels for the homeless animals of HSHV. Thank you so much for your donation, and we’re glad you had a great birthday!
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