It’s been some time since I’ve had cats, but I’ve always loved them. I’ve had cats in my life, for most of my life. My last two cats were sisters that I adopted from a friend who had been their foster mother. When I went to adopt the one cat, I saw the other and couldn’t bear to split them up, so I ended up with both. They were in my life for 19 and 20 years. Fast forward 10 years later, that itch to get a new cat was just waiting to be scratched. I found myself frequently visiting
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Ann Arbor, MI (June 24, 2024) – The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) is thrilled to announce that it has earned its 14th consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, the leading charity evaluator in America. This prestigious rating signifies HSHV’s enduring commitment to financial health, accountability, and transparency, designating HSHV as a “Give with Confidence” charity. This recognition places HSHV among the top 1% of nationwide charities evaluated by Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator rates nonprofit organizations based on four key indicators, known as beacons: Impact & Results, Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability. Earning the
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We were ready for a dog and wanted to adopt from the HSHV. We knew we could only visit three dogs per trip so we did our research and saw a few small dogs available at the humane society. When we walked two of the smaller dogs, they were a little chaotic for our small house. Then Zeus just happened to be walking by with a volunteer. He was so well behaved and the cutest boy! We took our third and final visit of the day to walk Zeus and it was love at first walk. We adopted him that
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Almost a year after the passing of our 10 year old “matriarch” dog, my best friend forwarded an email from HSHV to me about a litter of “Irish Setter/Pit Bull” puppies available. This was my dream combo after growing up with Irish Setters and then falling in love with Pit Bulls as an adult. When I met the tiny fawn puppy named Pluto, she and I hung out in an outdoor kennel. When I realized that she was more interested in the biggest dogs being walked past than in me, I told her that I had a very special big
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We lost our beloved Cadenza about 11 years ago- the saddest day of my life and I vowed NEVER to go through “that” again. We were petless and the house felt empty. Fast forward, ….Our youngest granddaughter, Rachel, volunteered at the Humane Society some 4 years later and invited my husband and me to visit her and see her at work… She worked with the kittens, she told us. (You may guess the end of this story- but read on). We agreed to visit and vowed NEVER to bring home another cat. Upon walking into the lobby there was a
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Cormac is very kind! He recently celebrated his birthday at the Tiny Lions Cat Café and asked guests to bring presents for the cats instead of himself. Cormac was inspired to help the cats at HSHV and Tiny Lions by his love of animals and their recue cat. Thank you so much, Cormac! The animals are so thankful for your kindness. Happy Birthday!
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When I first adopted this little orange kitty, she was described as new and nervous; she would hardly move, except to occasionally make biscuits in her bed. On top of being a bit timid, she had a really nasty URI that landed her in the ER within the first two days of adoption. She was certainly a crusty kitty in need of some TLC! I was worried that she wouldn’t make it, and many friends and family quietly believed she wouldn’t. But once she got the care she needed, Shell showed her true colors and blossomed into the wild orange
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Before we even talk about our story, let’s talk about Roxy’s. She was a rescue, and we don’t know much about her past except for how she had been returned to the Humane Society many times, and not many owners kept her for long. She used to be required to be in a home with more dogs than just her, and she has separation anxiety. I can see why. She used to be a front desk dog at the Humane Society, but that’s all I can remember. When we were first about to take her home, the staff came to
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Julia, Kate, Alena, Ellie Y, and Ellie G, are such kind kids! They held a fundraiser for HSHV at the Lawton Elementary School Ice Cream Social! They spent months making a variety of adorable crafts for people to purchase. Funds raised during the event were then donated to help the animal residents at HSHV! Thank you so much Julia, Kate, Alena, Ellie Y, and Ellie G! We are so thankful for your thoughtful donation.
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The members of Girl Scout Troop #77328 are so kind! The troop loves animals and choose HSHV as a place to visit as a group. Members attended a Scout Program and also brought donations for the animals at HSHV! They donated cat and dog food, toys, towels, pipe cleaners, and pill pockets! Thank you so much, Troop #77328! We greatly appreciate your wonderful donation.
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