We had talked about adopting a dog for awhile, and in September of 2021 we finally took the plunge to look at the Love Train dogs knowing we would inevitably come back with one. We have three cats and are pretty low-key, so wanted to find a dog who wasn’t too rambunctious and would fit in well with our family (and ideally one who wouldn’t chase our cats around the house). As we passed by all the puppies and dogs in the cages, we came across one puppy who was sitting far back in the corner of his crate, not
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In 2020, we were looking for an energetic cat to be a companion to our 1-year-old cat Curtis, since he constantly wanted to play and our other cat just wanted to be left alone. We looked around online for a cat who was older than Curtis with high energy. That was when we found Wonder Boi’s picture and description. We went to meet him the next day. Immediately, he was warm and loving to us, and he had freckles on his nose like me. We loved him right away. We adopted him, took him home, and after a few months
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One year ago today (August 1), this sweet special needs senior walked into my heart and home. There have definitely been challenges with her multiple health issues, including two scary ER visits, yet Esther perseveres and shows an amazing will to live. We are truly grateful for the support of many friends and especially to her guardian angels (foster parents Luann and Dave) who have been unwavering in their devotion to Esther from day one. We will never know what she endured before she landed at HSHV. But I know the rest of her days will be filled with love
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I’ve never been a bird person. I always thought birds were, well, weird (sorry, bird lovers!). When my teenage son saw a pigeon the the HSHV website and declared he wanted to adopt it, I first tasked him with research, figuring he’d lose interest. Instead, he presented a Google doc full of facts like “Pigeons are almost as smart as primates” and “Pigeon poop doesn’t stink! If you can smell the poop, the bird is sick.” After that, I decided to take him to HSHV under the guise of meeting the pigeon and asking some questions, with the plan to
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I came to HSHV the day before Independence Day to look at adopting a dog for my birthday. We met Zoey and instantly fell in love! She is the sweetest dog and definitely has a sense of humor. Every day she has made us smile, laugh, and love her more and more. This past weekend we took her camping in Ludington, and she loved it! Car rides are one of her favorite activities and now she loves tent camping. Adopting Zoey was one of the best decisions!
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Juice is the chillest cat who just does his own thing. He was adopted once before and returned to the shelter for being “too much of an outside cat.” That’s actually perfect for us since he’s got a job to do keeping our barn free of mice! He doesn’t mind living on his own and seeks us out when he needs some extra attention. He’s so gentle with my daughter and they became fast friends. He’s the perfect cat for us! OJ now Juice
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I had seen Alfredo on the website and instantly loved him! I had been thinking about getting a dog and I was just scrolling through adoptable pets for months. When I saw his big goofy face with his lazy eye I immediately saved his pic! The only thing that was stopping me from running there right then was that he was a hour away 😭 …Fast forward about a month, I was looking back to the pictures of different shelter dogs and calling around to see if they were still looking for a home. Sure enough Mr. Alfredo was still
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As a long time cat-lover, I couldn’t wait to adopt a kitten. When I came to HSHV, I immediately fell in love with Veronica (now Anchovy). She was immediately so affectionate, trying to rub on my hand through the holes of the cage. Without a second thought, we took her home that same day! Now she is just as affectionate (she loves to to walk on our faces, give us kisses, eat off our plates, and sleep on our necks), but her hyper side has emerged! She sprints around the house at all hours of the night and will play
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On April 3rd,2022 my family and I went to HSHV to look for a puppy to adopt. We found our sweet Daisy when she was just a few months old. Daisy is now over 1 year old and is very healthy. Daisy loves to bird watch, she loves playing with her toys, pup cups, doggy massages, and even at night time Daisy has to have a warm blanket from the dryer. Daisy definitely has found her fur ever home. Charmkin now Daisy
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When we saw Jarrito on the website, we knew we needed her. I have always wanted a calico, and this long-haired calico was beautiful. She loves going for walks (or at least, being carried outside), getting treats and being pet. Jarrito is our newest family member and we couldn’t be happier to have her. Jarrito loves to give kisses and even meows if you stop petting her. She’ll snuggle up next to you when you sleep and cuddle in your lap during the day. She truly is the cutest cat we’ve ever met. Gracie now Jarrito
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