After reaching out to them, we were told they had a history of being biters and unable to be handled. I spent 5 minutes talking softly with them and telling them they were okay. In the first minutes of my opening the carrier, they decided to climb up my hand and up on my shoulder… Rocky and Norman now Sunset and Sunburst
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My partner and I had been wanting to adopt our own dog for quite some time now, and we decided to bring in the new year with a new pup! We came to HSHV to find the right dog for us, and after going on one visit to the shelter, no one caught our eye. Upon our second visit, we saw (TiTi) Winnie. She was circulating her crate while holding a stuffie in her mouth and wiggling her butt from side to side (things she still does every single day). We really wanted to give her a forever home after
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As you may know, the 2024 Michigan legislative session closed with a wail of despair. Near the end, the State House was unable to vote due to intentional member absence, leaving hundreds of bills to die — including a long list of important animal protection bills such as: Pet license plate (funding for spay/neuter and support for shelters) Cat declaw ban Animal Bond and Forfeiture (allowing a better process to get cruelty case animals out of shelters and into loving homes) Queenie’s Law (ending painful experiments on dogs) Veterinary telehealth expansion (to better help people and pets) Ban on pet
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The current egg shortage and skyrocketing prices have left folks confused and upset. While some blame inflation or humane farming practices, the primary cause is a bird flu outbreak, exacerbated by factory farming practices. Bird Flu and the Egg Crisis Since early 2022, the H5N1 strain of avian influenza has devastated U.S. poultry farms, resulting in the culling of over 130 million birds, including many egg-laying hens. This sharp decline in production has caused prices to surge. Yet, the poultry industry’s response has been baffling. To save costs, the agriculture industry has reportedly resisted implementing effective biosecurity measures, allowing the
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Shelter Veterinarian Companion Animals – University Bio here
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On December 10, 2024, our Animal Cruelty Investigation and Emergency Rescue team responded to a call from the Sheriff’s Department asking for assistance with a wild turkey. There were concerns that this turkey, living in a busy parking lot, was in danger of being hit by a car, and there were also complaints from community members about aggressive behavior. HSHV assisted in this situation with only one intention — to help with relocation — and had the ability to do so immediately. However, unbeknownst to us, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) was already on scene, as were several
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I lost my cat the night before, which was so hard I instantly folded the next day and needed a buddy to spend my life with. So I showed up with my family to try and see if any of the cats at the shelter would take to me, or simply show interest in me. When going around I noticed a kitty who was sitting at the back of her cadge, and she started to chirp at me. Once I came over she jumped down to rub up against the bars. I asked to visit with her and the first
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I got a cat named Bing, who I got for my third birthday. on November 7th, he passed away at 17.5 years old. I’ve had him my entire life! (at least the entire time i can remember) So that’s been really hard. I believe he was my soul cat. My mom rescued Bingy when he was 2 months old from the humane society of huron valley & he lived a great life. and i miss him very much. But on Friday, I got to go pick up my new kitten whom i’ve named Boon. He is beautiful, a longhair cat
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Caring is hard. And compassion fatigue is real. Take it from us; we’ve been there. Here are our thoughts on healthy ways to recover it when you’re feeling like you care too much (or don’t want to care any more) — compassion fatigue. Give/Get love from animals. You can adopt, of course– but you don’t have to have an animal in your home to get the love from one. You can take a neighbor’s dog for a walk, visit our cat cafe, become a volunteer or foster or employee… we have so many ways to enjoy the healing power of
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Ann Arbor, MI (October 31, 2024) – As the seasons change and election week approaches, the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) is urgently calling on the community to *fall* in love and bring home an adoptable pet. From November 1st to November 17th, adult cats and dogs (6 months and older) will be FREE to adopt. “Election Day is just around the corner, and no matter how things turn out, some folks will feel let down. But one thing everyone can rally behind? Pets are simply the best,” says Perry Koltys, HSHV’s Adoption Manager. “Our adoption policies remain the
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