Age: 1 Sex: Male Breed: Lab/Retriever Weight: 56 Pounds Ruben is a shy young boy at first, but once he gets to you know he is a sweet, silly young boy. He will need someone who can help build his confidence and continue working with him on basic manners. He can sometimes be jumpy and mouthy, but is typically easily redirected. He is on a diet for skin allergies, so it is important to stick to cheese and peanut butter for high value treats, but he has so far been very motivated by cheese in particular. He is a goofy young guy who picks up on
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Monthly Archives September 2025
Yui Would Love a Foster
Age: 5 Sex: Female Breed: Pit Mix Weight: 74 Pounds Yui is a wiggly and friendly girl when meeting people outside, but she struggles with barrier reactivity when she is stuck inside her kennel. She will need a foster home without cats, and would likely be happiest as the only dog as well. We do not have any history on her with kids, so she would need to meet the entire family before going to foster. She likes to take her time and sniff her way through her walks. Foster Yui and let her wiggle her way into your home! How to Foster
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Magnus is Seeking Foster
Age: 5 Sex: Male Breed: Pit Mix Weight: 61 Pounds Magnus is a high energy guy who will do best in an active home. He can be unsure of people at first and is jumpy and overstimulated during greetings, but is a total cuddle bug with people he knows. He struggles being in a kennel on the adoptions floor where people have to pass him all the time. He does not like being crated or confined, which adds to his stress here. He has a history of doing well with other dogs and enjoys playing with them. He seems uncomfortable with cats and is
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Arlo Wants a Foster
Age: 1 Sex: Male Breed: Pit Mix Weight: 60 Pounds Arlo is a smart, energetic boy who has been in our care for a while now. He struggles with the confinement from his kennel, but relaxes and settles into his walk when taken out of the kennel. Though he has a history of escape, his surrender profile indicates that he previously did well within a fenced yard. Fosters should monitor Arlo while outside and may benefit from keeping a long line attached while outside. His surrender profile also states that Arlo has good history with both toddlers and cats, but would still benefit from slow
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Emma Bean Needs a Foster
Age: 6 Sex: Female Breed: Siberian Husky Weight: 40 Pounds Emma Bean has been very fearful since she arrived at the shelter and hasn’t been wanting to venture far from the building for walks. She came in with another dog previously (a few years ago) and was easy to walk then. Due to her current level of fearfulness, she may do best as the only dog in the home. We do not have any history on her with cats, so she would need a separate space in the home and slow introduction if living with any. How to Foster Emma Bean: New fosters
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Brunswick is a happy and spoiled pig!
Brunswick is living his best life with us! He came from being in a cardboard box, left on the front desk at HSHV. He really likes being home and walking on his little leash, playing with his toys and is just really happy. We hope to give him a better home than his owner who surrendered him thank you HSHV! We love him!🐹 We hope to get a dog soon!🐶
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Bunny & Pup
A couple months ago we adopted a 3-year-old bunny from HSHV. We first chose her because she looked so incredibly cute, but we also relied on the intake information from the previous owner where we found out that she came from a household that had other pets. As a result, we were fortunate that Coco Puff did not mind our 13 year old pup, Micah. Micah has also spent his entire life with a free ranging parakeet (13 years) and a guinea pig (7 years) so Micah did not mind Coco Puff. Rabbits are as intelligent as the description states,
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Ponies, Goats, Dogs, Turtles, and More—120+ Animals Get a Second Chance
She came to buy a horse, but left with concern. The horse wasn’t healthy and happy– but instead was suffering from severe neglect. Would she turn a blind eye and hope for the best? No. She contacted HSHV cruelty investigators. When the rescue began, what we found was grim: over 100 neglected animals in poor health, cramped or unsanitary conditions, inadequate food or veterinary care. We immediately got them water and they literally stepped over each other to get it. The scene broke hearts. But alongside that heartbreak was action — swift, determined, resolute. Our rescue officers moved in. Animal
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Compassionate Area Youth Recognized by Humane Society of Huron Valley
Ann Arbor, MI (September 16, 2025) — The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Humane Youth Award, recognizing outstanding young advocates (ages 12-17) whose compassion, service, and leadership are making a meaningful difference in the lives of animals in our community. Award Recipients OV Serlin, 15, of Ann Arbor— 2025 Humane Youth Award WinnerAs a Junior Volunteer at HSHV, OV she has spent over 100 hours enriching the lives of the cats, dogs, and small mammals that temporarily call HSHV home. But OV’s animal advocacy extends beyond HSHV; she has spent time volunteering
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Beavers: Nature’s Climate Heroes
Why Protect Beavers? Beavers are partners in building climate-resilient communities. Coexistence strategies harness their benefits while preventing property damage. See beaverinstitute.org for more information. 1. Natural Water Storage Tanks Beaver ponds store millions of gallons of water, keeping landscapes hydrated through dry spells – helping sustain plants, wildlife, and human water needs. 2. Flood Prevention Engineers By slowing down rushing water, beaver dams reduce the severity of downstream flooding — protection homes, farms, and communities from costly disasters. 3. Groundwater Guardians Beaver wetlands help rainwater soak into the ground, recharging aquifers and keeping wells and springs flowing long
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