Monthly Archives April 2026

Kodak Is Seeking Foster

Age: 5   Sex: Male  Breed: Retriever, Labrador   Weight: 64lbs    Restrictions: No Dogs. No Kids. Kodak is nervous with unfamiliar people. but is able to warm up with a little bit of patience. He has a lot of energy, so will need a foster home that can provide him with plenty of exercise and enrichment. We are hoping to get him into a foster home so he does not have to spend most of his time in the confinement of a kennel, which seems to stress him out. He will likely do best in a foster home without young children and would need to meet dogs
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John Deere Wants a Foster

Age: 1   Sex: Male Breed: Pit Mix    Weight: 82lbs    Restrictions: No Dogs. No Kids John Deere is quite stressed by living in a kennel. We would like to get him out into a foster home where he can relax and show more of his personality. He did come in with another dog but has been unable to interact appropriately with other dogs here, likely due to his level of stress, so he will need a home where he can be the only dog. His finders reported he was very friendly when found and they transported him to the shelter. He is a big guy, so
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Boss Wants a Foster

Age: 3  Sex: Male  Breed: Pit Mix    Weight: 65lbs    Restrictions: No Dogs. No Cats. No Kids. Boss has been struggling with being confined to a kennel and we would like to get him out into a home environment were he will be more comfortable. He can be a little nervous and sometimes takes a minute to warm up to new people, but loves some good scritches once he is your friend. He loves to hang out outside in our play yards and take in the sights and smells. He has shown some resource guarding around his food bowl but has otherwise
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Osta Needs a Foster

  Age: 2   Sex: Female  Breed: Pit Mix  Weight: 46lbs   Restrictions: Must Meet Dogs. No Young Kids. Osta is a nervous young girl who is quick to warm up with a few treats. Once you are in her circle, she is eager to spend time with her person. She is eager to engage in training and loves to learn. She is young and energetic, and would benefit from someone who can provide consistency, extra enrichment and exercise for her. She will need a home with older kids due to her nervousness and energy level. She has history of interacting with a
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Case Dogs Need a Foster

We currently have 5 case dogs waiting for foster placement. They are here because HSHV is the holding facility for animals going through court trials. They can not be adopted. We are not able to spay or neuter them. They would all be much more comfortable in a home since cases can take a long time to resolve. Only the first letter of their name will be provided for privacy.   Next is R: Age: 5   Sex: Male  Breed: Pit Mix Weight: 57 Pounds Restrictions: Must Meet Dogs. R is a friendly and wiggly guy, but he is very frustrated in his
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Marlo Is Seeking Foster

Age: 2  Sex: Male   Breed: Pit Mix  Weight: 78lbs   Restrictions: No Young Kids.  Marlo is a shy boy who struggles with confinement. He is an energetic young dog who was struggling in his previous home after the owners had a baby and could not give him as much attention and increased his amount of time in his crate. He would do well in a home environment where he can spend less time confined and is able to get some one on one attention. He previously lived with another dog but would guard food bowls from the other dog, so may need some management and
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Harley Would Love a Foster

Age: 5  Sex: Female   Breed: Shepherd Weight: 61lbs   Restrictions: No Other Animals. No Young Kids.  Harley is a sensitive girl who is not happy being at a busy place like the shelter. We would like to get her into a quiet home with no other animals and no younger kids. She walks nicely on leash and has not barked at other dogs while on the trail. Her previous owner said that she was house trained and slept well in a crate.   How to Foster Harley: New fosters can take the first step by learning about fostering and signing up to become a
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Lulu Wants a Foster

Age: 7  Sex: Female   Breed: Pit Mix  Weight: 49lbs   Restrictions: No Other Animals. Lulu has been at the shelter since the beginning of February and would love to get out into a home environment again. She does need to be the only pet in the home due to prey drive and previous conflict with another dog in her first home. Even though she is 7 years old, she still has plenty of spunk – she loves playing fetch in the yard! Her previous owners state she does well when left alone. She is a sweet and goofy girl, who is also a favorite among
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Tremendous Troop #40897

The members of Troop #40897 are so kind!  They love animals and were excited to create fun toys for the animals at HSHV!  Members used a portion of their girl scout cookie funds to purchase supplies, then spent time making fleece and tennis ball toys.  Thank you so much, Troop #40897!  We are so thankful for your creative donation.
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Travis Needs a Foster

Age: 2  Sex: Male   Breed: Pit Mix  Weight: 66lbs   Restrictions: No Young Kids.  Travis is a nervous guy who gets playful and goofy once he is comfortable with you. He is unsure of other dogs and shows this by barking at them sometimes while out on leash. He is able to interact with dogs with a slow, appropriate introduction. He would do best in a home without young kids, since he’s a sensitive nervous guy. We have no history with cats, slow controlled intros would be required. He loves playing fetch in our play yards!   How to Foster Travis: New fosters can take
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