The members of Mitchell Elementary Student Council are so kind! Members attended a field trip at HSHV, where they presented a monetary donation to HSHV! They were inspired to help the animals at HSHV through their community and environment theme. Members made posters and collected loose change and donations for HSHV. Thank you so much, Mitchell Elementary Student Council! We greatly appreciate your wonderful donation.
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The weather is starting to perk up, and it’s possible your cat’s energy may also start increasing as the windows start to open and they can smell the fresh air they’ve been missing for months!! Some cats can show periods of higher arousal at the beginning of a season, and one of the things you can do to mitigate that is to harness train your cat, so that they can safely go for supervised time outside. Here is a great video on how to start training your cat to feel comfortable with a harness and leash and another link for
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Enrichment is a hot topic in the pet care world. The market for various toys for providing enrichment to your animals is booming and there are always new things to buy and try! While new toys are in themselves a form of enrichment (contact with a new item can be mentally stimulating!) you should not feel pressured to constantly spend lots of money on expensive toys! The best way we can provide enrichment for our animals it by paying close attention to their individual preferences for behaviors they like to engage in and provide them outlets that align with their
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We currently have 6 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. First is P: Age: 2 Sex: Female Breed: Siberian Husky Weight: 54 Pounds Restrictions: Must Meet Dogs. A friendly case dog seeking a foster home until her case is resolved, or
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The members of Daisy Troop #40075 are so kind! They share a genuine love for animals and were inspired to help HSHV as a part of their community service project. Members worked together to create toys for rabbits and cats, then donated the items during a scout program at HSHV! This experience showed members how even small acts of kindness can make a difference. Thank you so much, Daisy Troop #40075! We greatly appreciate your thoughtful donation!
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Lucy is a very kind kid! She loves animals and wanted to help the animals at HSHV find homes. Lucy used her creative skills to make potholders and bracelets, then sold them to raise funds for HSHV! Thank you so much, Lucy! We are so grateful for your generosity!
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