Monthly Archives September 2026

Grizzly No More: Luna’s Journey From Darkness to Light

When I first saw her photo on social media, something in me just knew — she was mine. Her name was Grizzly then, and her sister was Panda, both named after bears. But the dog in that photo wasn’t fierce or wild. She was one giant itching scab with sad-eyes, the most heartbroken-looking dog I had ever seen. The name Grizzly never sat right with me. It didn’t match the sweetness I could somehow already see underneath all that suffering. We adopted her in December 2019, just a couple of days before Christmas and on the drive home that night,
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We are in love

I brought her home yesterday. When I met her she was an absolute loudmouth. That’s what I wanted. A cat that was old and talkative. There is something in my bathroom that she finds terrifying and will not stop informing me. I am such a grateful cat dad, thank you for bringing us together. I love her, heart and soul. Collins now Collie
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Four Puppies HSHV’s First to Benefit from Michigan’s New Animal Forfeiture Law

New law allows cruelty victims to find homes instead of spending months or years waiting for court cases to conclude Ann Arbor, MI (September 22, 2026) — Four 2-month-old puppies have gone from being rescued from an Ypsilanti apartment to sleeping in their own forever homes in under a month—a journey made possible in part by Michigan’s new animal forfeiture law. Cash, Cricket, Cordelia and Miles were seized by HSHV’s Animal Cruelty Investigations team August 16 after a partner agency’s search warrant was executed at an Ypsilanti apartment. The four puppies were brought to HSHV, where they received veterinary care, food,
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Reggiano Would Like A Foster

Age: 4  Sex: Male   Breed: Terrier Mix   Weight: 13 lbs    Restrictions: No Kids Under 12; Must Meet Dogs Reggiano is a little guy who can be nervous around unfamiliar people. He walks nicely and enjoys rides in the car! He does not enjoy being left alone, so would likely prefer a foster who is home often. He originally arrived to the shelter as a stray with severe skin issues, but his fur is growing back! He is not comfortable around young children in particular, so needs a home with dog-savvy kids over the age of 12. He would need to meet
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Dee Dee Is Seeking Foster

Age: 2  Sex: Female   Breed: Pitbull Mix   Weight: 56 lbs    Restrictions: Must Meet Kids; May Benefit From Meeting Dogs Dee Dee is a little nervous here and would like to get out of the shelter! She did come in with another dog and likely would do well living with another dog in foster! She does not have any history with young kids, so should meet any in the household prior to going to foster. She also doesn’t have any known history with cats, so fosters should have the ability to separate and follow slow intros in the home. How to Foster
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Winnie Would Love A Foster

Age: 6  Sex: Female   Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/Coonhound Mix   Weight: 50 lbs    Restrictions: No Kids Under 12; No Cats; Must Meet Dogs Winnie would benefit from getting out of the stressful shelter environment. She enjoys playing fetch in our play yards and knows quite a few cues and tricks! She walks nicely on a leash and appears to be house-trained. She is not comfortable around young kids, so needs a home with dog-savvy kids over 12 that can respect her space, if any. She would need to meet any potential dog siblings and would likely prefer a calm dog that respects
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Lots of love brought by Love Train

We already had 2 dogs, but felt we had more love to give. We came across the Love Train and saw Rosie’s picture on the website. We knew we had to meet her. She was sitting in the very back of her crate, very quiet. We asked to hold her. Immediately she showed interest and seemed to enjoy being held. After ecstatic affirmation from the kids, Rosie came home with us. Introductions were made safely with our two adult dogs, who accepted the puppy ever so lovingly and patiently. “Puppy license” was definitely extended very freely. This was a year
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Scrabble Would Like A Foster

Age: 1  Sex: Male   Breed: Pitbull Mix   Weight: 48 lbs    Restrictions: No Dogs; No Kids Under 5 Scrabble is a young, active guy looking to get some time out of the shelter and into a home setting. He enjoys a variety of treats and is engaged in training when given the opportunity. Due to his adolescent energy and love of all things yummy, he should not go with kids under 5 and would likely do best with kids 12 or older. He can get overexcited outside but has been working on impulse control training here at the shelter and would benefit
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Nemo Would Love A Foster

Age: 5  Sex: Male   Breed: Pitbull Mix   Weight: 87 lbs    Restrictions: No Cats; Must Meet Kids; Must Meet Dogs (May Prefer To Be Only Dog) Nemo is a nervous guy who finds life at the shelter overwhelming. He takes time to settle in to new environments and would do best with a patient foster who enjoys working with nervous dogs and building their confidence. He has not had much experience with other dogs and would likely be most comfortable as the only animal in the home. He did previously live with children and could be successful with kids who are dog
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Melon Needs A Foster

Age: 8  Sex: Male   Breed: Shih Tzu Mix   Weight: 12 lbs    Restrictions: No Dogs; No Cats; No Kids Under 17 Melon is a small, fearful dog who is very sensitive to touch and handling. He has been too nervous to come out of his shell in the shelter and we are hoping we may be able to see him settle in and build trust with people in the home setting. He came in as a stray and we do not have any history on him. So far he has not been interested any pets and has been uncomfortable with people touching
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