Little Juno (previously known as Moonshine) came into our home 2 days ago and he’s really playful and full of snuggles lol. He’s already adapting to our cats and dogs 😄 I can’t wait to see where he goes with us! Moonshine now Juno
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Monthly Archives June 2023
Cues, part two: What to do when your dog won’t respond.
Our last tip addressed things to consider when a dog is not responding to a trained cue. We mentioned that the first step is always to rule out whether there is a medical reason for the dog’s unwillingness or inability to respond. Assuming that there is not a physical reason found, here are a few more things to consider if your dog isn’t responding to a cue you believe they know: Does the dog truly understand the behavior? Perhaps we haven’t trained something as thoroughly as we think we have, especially if it is a more complicated or challenging task.
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HSHV supports Ann Arbor Ordinance on Humane Pet Acquisition
Ann Arbor, MI (June 9, 2023) – The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) applauds Ann Arbor City Council for considering a ban on pet stores and is grateful to the ordinance sponsors Councilmembers Dharma Akmon, Jenn Cornell, Cynthia Harrison, and Ayesha Ghazi Edwin for putting forth a compassionate proposal. It is well-known that commercial breeding facilities, known as puppy and kitten mills, are incredibly cruel, creating unnecessary suffering and financial and emotional hardship on unsuspecting consumers who often deal with lingering health problems. This ordinance is an important safeguard preventing a pet store from ever opening in Ann Arbor and helping
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Girl Scouts Give Back
The members of Girl Scout Troop 77318 are very kind! They earned their Bronze award by helping the animals at HSHV. Members placed donation bins around the community and received lots of wonderful items for the animals at HSHV. They collected dog food, dog beds, towels, sheets, blankets, cat toys, and dog toys. Thank you so much, Troop 77318! We greatly appreciate your donation!
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Should you get a catio?
Everyone’s talking about catios these days, and for good reason. Allowing your cat to engage in species specific behaviors, in the “wild,” can be so therapeutic for so many cats. So how do you know if a catio is right for your cat? And how much is it going to cost you? Before you invest money into building an elaborate catio, there are a couple of things to consider. Having access to a more natural environment can be scary for some cats, and for others, it can be quite overstimulating at first. Make sure that you’re prepared to ease your
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