Ann Arbor, MI (June 17, 2026) — Following an investigation by the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV), and criminal charges of animal abuse filed against Ann Arbor resident George White, the case was dismissed on Tuesday, May 26. The charges stemmed from a 2024 HSHV investigation when a cat in Ypsilanti was discovered suffering from multiple penetrating wounds consistent with being shot by a BB gun. Veterinary examinations and X-rays revealed numerous BBs lodged throughout the cat’s body. The cat named “Sugar” had approximately 35 BB pellets alone embedded in her small frame and had to have several removed. Despite her
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Monthly Archives June 2026
Miniun Could Use a Foster
Age: 8 Sex: Female Breed: DSH Weight: 9lbs Restrictions: No Cats. No Small Kids Estimated Duration/Time: She’d love to find foster until adoption Restrictions: She would prefer a space without other cats or really small kids Personality & Preferences: She’s a social girl! Specific Needs – medical or behavior: Miniun isn’t super comfortable with a ton of handling or pets, but she really does love being close to people. She’s playful and sometimes likes laps, too! She’s struggling a little here, not eating well and has lost a little weight and she’d love to be in a foster home where she can relax and
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Casper Wants a Foster
Age: 12 Sex: Male Breed: DSH Weight: 12lbs Restrictions: No Cats. No Small Kids Estimated Duration/Time: He’d love to be in foster until he’s adopted Restrictions: He’d prefer a space without other cats or smaller kids Personality & Preferences: Calm, gentle, loving guy! Specific Needs – medical or behavior: Casper is an older cat who would just be happier in a foster home! He sometimes doesn’t eat well here at the shelter and as a 13 year old guy, it’s important that he eat well. He’s so sweet, can be shy but is a really loving, sweet cat. How to Foster Casper:
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Toby Needs a Foster
Age: 2 Sex: Male Breed: DSH Weight: 14lbs Restrictions: No Cats. No Small Kids Estimated Duration/Time: He’d love to be in foster until time of adoption Restrictions: He’d do best in a space without small kids or other cats Personality & Preferences: He’s a high energy, playful guy who does love people, but can be aloof at times, too. Specific Needs – medical or behavior: Just needs space, playtime and attention without asking him to allow too much handling. Toby is a really nice boy, he just needs more space! How to Foster Toby: New fosters can take the first step by learning about
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Albi Is Hoping to Find a Foster
Age: 1 Sex: Male Breed: DSH Weight: 13lbs Restrictions: No Other Animals. No Small Kids Estimated Duration/Time: Would love to be in foster until he’s adopted Restrictions: He needs a space without other cats, dogs or small kids. Personality & Preferences: He’s a very social, active, playful guy. Specific Needs – medical or behavior: Albi just really hates being at the shelter! He’s a social, playful cat who isn’t comfortable with a ton of handling but he really likes to interact and get attention as long as his person is really paying attention to his body language. He’ll be most successful in
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Frankie Needs a Foster
Age: 6 months Sex: Female Breed: Lab Retriever Weight: 41lbs Restrictions: None Frankie is a fearful young dog who is also being treated for giardia. She was reported to have separation anxiety in her previous adoptive home and was reported to be partially house-trained – she will urinate outside but was reported to not consistently defecate outside. She will likely be most successful in a home with someone who does not have to leave her frequently. She will also need further housetraining and will need a patient foster who can work with her on building her confidence. How to Foster Frankie: New fosters can
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Chili Would Love a Foster
Age: 3 Sex: Female Breed: Pit Mix Weight: 48lbs Restrictions: No Young Kids. Chili is a nervous girl who gains a lot of confidence around other dogs. She is overwhelmed in the shelter environment and would love to get out and away from all the strangers. She can be avoidant with new people at first, but is more comfortable when another confident dog is around to show her the ropes. Due to her nervousness she would probably do best with older kids. She does not have history with cats. How to Foster Chili: New fosters can take the first step by learning about fostering and signing
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Royal Is Seeking Foster
Age: 2 Sex: Female Breed: Hound Weight: 41lbs Restrictions: Must Meet Dogs. No Young Kids. Royal has been working on gaining her confidence here, but can be nervous with new people. She can take a minute to warm up, but has been able to make lots of new friends with the staff and volunteers at the shelter. She will do well with a foster who wants to continue working on building her confidence when meeting new people. In her previous home she was able to go to the dog park and would go to the dog sitter’s house with other dogs, but she has been nervous when
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Mildred Wants a Foster
Age: 2 Sex: Female Breed: Pit Mix Weight: 64lbs Restrictions: No Dogs. Mildred is a very social and friendly dog who absolutely adores people, but does not like being around so many dogs. She is not typically reactive to dogs, but is stressed by being surrounded by all the barking and does not like dogs in her personal space. She has done well with training and would do best with a foster interested in continuing to build her manners! Due to her discomfort with dogs in her space, she would likely be most successful in a single family home, as tight spaces like apartment
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Capri-Sun Needs a Foster
Age: 8 months Sex: Male Breed: Pit Mix Weight: 55lbs Restrictions: Must Meet Dogs. Capri Sun is a young, energetic dog who is overwhelmed by the shelter and stressed in his kennel. He is friendly with people and loves to cuddle, and also likes to play with other dogs, though can be more enthusiastic about play than a lot of other dogs and will need a friend who can keep up with his energy! He does sometimes hump other dogs and will need a dog who tolerates that behavior as well. He does not have history with cats, so any intros with cats
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