Age: 1 Sex: Male Breed: Mastiff Weight: 81 Pounds Oak is seeking a foster home! He is large boy who acts like a puppy and needs help learning his basic manners, along with working on reactivity toward things/strangers that scare him. He has done well in playgroups here and would likely do best in a home with another dog that he can play with and learn from. He will need an experienced foster who is comfortable with his size and willing to work on positive reinforcement training. He will need a home without young kids and would likely do best in a quieter
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Monthly Archives October 2025
Feta Needs a Foster
Age: 2 Sex: Male Breed: Pit Mix Weight: 68 Pounds Feta is stressed in a kennel and isn’t showing off how sweet and social he is when he’s out on leash. We would love a foster home for him to decompress from confinement and be able to get the consistent love and attention he needs. We have no history of him around cats or kids, but he is a young energetic guy who may not do well with little ones. He has enjoyed playgroups here and can go to foster with another dog after a successful introduction. How to Foster Feta: New fosters can
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Oliver is Seeking Foster
Age: 2 Sex: Male Breed: Pit Mix Weight: 62 Pounds Oliver is a high energy kiddo who is looking to get a break from shelter life to run around and explore the world. He responds well to positive reinforcement training here but can sometimes be a little distracted with all the goings on of shelter life. He loves long walks, play groups with other dog friends, and good enrichment. Oliver does well with dogs who are tolerant towards high arousal dogs but must meet them due to his history. He should not be placed with cats due to his impulse control and arousal, and due
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We love our fish!
When we were introduced to Moira at the shelter, she was grasping the cage doors on all fours to play, and when we opened to the doors she ran into our laps and began to purr. We knew then that she was our cat. She is the most energetic, sweet and vocal cat and she is so loved! Moira Rose now Fish
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Where Do You House 126 Rescued Animals?
In early September, we rescued over 120 animals from neglectful conditions. With our shelter already full, finding foster homes for these new guests was critical to be able to take in other animals in need. In this Q&A, our Foster Care Manager, Kaylee Baker, sheds light on how we found safe spaces for 126 animals, including reptiles, bugs, and goats! Quick 101 about fostering at HSHV: Fostering is when an animal stays in the home of an individual (instead of the shelter) for a fixed period or until they are adopted. Fostering is critical to our mission: it frees
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