For over 125 years, HSHV has been here for animals and the people who love them. As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, we help more than 24,000 animals and their families every year.
About us
Since 1896
For over 125 years, we've been saving animals and helping people in Washtenaw County and Plymouth.
Our mission: To supporting the loving, responsible care of all animals in our community.
We are the area's only animal shelter, providing essential services like Pet Lost & Found, Stray Animal Intake, Pet Adoption, Low-cost Veterinary Care, Spay/Neuter, Community Cats Help, Humane Education, Pet Food Pantry, Emergency Harbor, Humane Education, Animal Cruelty Investigation, and Wildlife Rescue.
Open admission
At HSHV, we value all animals—companion, barnyard and wildlife. Our doors are open to all. While we do have a physical capacity at our shelter, we can extend our help further thanks to a community of loving foster parents.
No-kill
Thanks to donors and volunteers, animals at HSHV do not have time limits. We are a "no-kill" shelter, as defined by Maddie's Fund, a leader in the no-kill movement. HSHV has the highest save rate among all similar animal shelters in Michigan.
Community-supported
HSHV is an independent organization. We are the contracted animal control facility for Washtenaw County and Plymouth. The majority of our funding comes from individual donors, and we are grateful for their support. And while our first priority is to our community, when we're able, we reach out to help other shelters and communities, too.
Financial transparency
We receive no money from any other humane organization and we are not funded by United Way. We are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and donations to HSHV are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Our EIN: 38-1474931
Donor assurance
Charity Navigator rates HSHV “exceptional,” with 4 of 4 stars; only 1% of charities have received 12+ consecutive 4-star evaluations
Donor privacy policy
Tax laws in the United States and the State of Michigan require HSHV to keep contact information and contribution level of donors on file. HSHV collects personal information from donors that includes: amount donated, address, telephone number, donor comments and e-mail address. HSHV will never publish, sell, trade, rent or share names, e-mail or mailing addresses, or telephone numbers of our donors, nor will we send donor mailing on behalf of other organizations unless a donor has given us express permission to do so. We allow donors the option to have their name publicly associated with their donation unless the donor explicitly chooses the “anonymous” field when donating. HSHV will periodically contact donors in regards to solicitation, updates about programs and services, and upcoming events. Donors not interested in being contacted may opt out of these contacts by notifying the Humane Society of Huron Valley.
Annual reports, Numbers, and Tax forms
Our team
Governed by a Board of Directors, and run by our passionate staff, HSHV depends on compassionate, hard-working humans.
Our partners
We are so grateful to our partners for helping increase our impact
We started as advocates
Over 125 years ago, we began with the mission of “prevention, by all proper means, of cruelty to animals and children and the prevention of all cruelty by humane education." We carry on that tradition today, with humane education and advocacy for compassion and care.
We need you!
There are so many ways you can make a difference—from volunteering to fostering, donating to sponsoring, attending an event and so much more. We are so grateful for your contribution.
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Notes from our CEO
Since 2005, Tanya has led HSHV to become a dynamic animal welfare organization with over 100 employees, 2000+ volunteers, and a 97%+ save rate focused on rescuing, healing, saving, and protecting animals and supporting the community. She shares her thoughts on animal issues regularly.
Knead something else?
Please reach out with any questions or concerns. You can fill out the form or give us a call, and we will see how we can help!
