So glad I found this site. I hated Maizie’s breed. I’ve only been bitten and annoyed by small dogs. I walked right past her. The friend I was with said, “How about this one?” Me: “I hate yippy yappy football dogs.” The HSHV employee said, “She’s actually a sweet girl. Try her.” I decided since the dog I “wanted” was already adopted, I’d give Martha a chance. It was hot. I sat down outside. She jumped into my lap and never left my arms. We had some hyperactive issues, some poo pee issues, some separation anxiety issues. Now, she has
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Posts by Wendy Welch
He has been my companion for almost eight years getting me through some rough times and having lots of good times
One of the best decisions I made was adopting my buddy. He gets me through the rough spots and bumps of life, and asks for nothing; he is happy just getting attention. We walk daily which keeps us both healthy. He goes with me just about everywhere. We even took a trip to Olympic National Park last spring. I’m hoping to get a motor home so that we can both explore this beautiful country of ours. Bruno is pictured here wearing his safety vest at work with me at the railroad. We just had a big update at work with
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Humane Society of Huron Valley celebrates 10 year anniversary with $10 adoptions
Ann Arbor, MI (October 31, 2019) –While the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) was founded in 1896, October 2019 marks 10 years in a state-of-the-art animal care facility. “We can’t wait to celebrate with the community, who helped build this incredible animal care facility and keep our life-saving services running every day through volunteering, donating, adopting, and more. Because of their support, HSHV is now an award-winning organization offering help, healing, and protection for thousands of animals and the people who love them each year, and stands as a testament to the humanity of our community,” says Tanya Hilgendorf, President
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Reggie finds a happy home!
I adopted Reggie in 2018 and have loved her ever since. It took a while to get used to her as she likes to prawl the house and talk loudly around 3am every night, but we have gotten used to each other, and I wouldn’t trade her for the world. Reggie now Lil Girl
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Friends Fur-ever!
We adopted our now 1.5-year-old cat, Allie, one year ago. She is the perfect fit, but we wanted her to have a buddy for when we are at work during the day. We adopted Madden over the summer, and although it took some time, they are now best buds! Madden is so playful and definitely our energetic, curious kitty. He and Allie enjoy tackling each other, chasing each other, and cuddling! My biggest fear in adopting Madden was that Allie would resent us and they wouldn’t get along. Your staff was wonderful with easing my worries and giving us pointers
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Bonded brothers go home together
I went into the humane society honestly just trying to cheer myself up and came home with two rays of sunshine. When I went into the kitten room, there were more kittens than usual and instantly spotted a cage full of orange kitties. Yogi came right up to me and started purring almost louder than all the kittens it seemed. I went a filled out the form to get a pass and got to meet him. He lay on my chest, and I instantly fell In love. When I took his paper, Nacho came running and I knew I needed
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Quincy Cat
I’m finishing up graduate school, so my husband and I decided to get a study buddy for me during my last semester. We fell in love with Quincy when we were at HSHV. He came right up to us and wasn’t afraid to play. My husband is allergic to cats and Quincy didn’t affect him at all, so we took it as a sign he was the one for us. We took him home the next day, and he instantly wanted to be our best friend. That night I was working on a paper and Quincy jumped right into my
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Luna — Love you to the moon and back
I found Luna when I needed her most. My heart was broken after having to say goodbye best friend Cooper who actually was adopted HSHV almost 16 years ago. Luna was shy, yet attentive and calm despite the chaos of the shelter. Since her adoption day 9/29/19, we have learned she never runs out of kisses and has never-ending energy. She loves other dogs and kids and thinks everyone is here to play with her. She LOVES playing ball just as much as my Cooper did. She has filled my heart with joy again. I never thought I’d love another
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Well, that did not take long
Less than one week post adoption, Tinker Belle has become fast friends with Sonny and Daphne, my beloved pups. Annabelle now Tinker Belle
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Local compassionate teens win Humane Youth Awards
Ann Arbor, MI (October 17, 2019) – The Humane Society of Huron Valley’s (HSHV) second annual Humane Youth Awards recognize three local teens who are working to make a more compassionate community for both humans and animals. Katie Moore, 16, has been a Junior Volunteer at HSHV for four years and has devoted over 300 volunteer hours to the animals. Cats are her particular favorite, and she has become a staple at Tiny Lions cat café. Katie also fosters kittens and participates on her school’s Link Crew. HSHV is proud to name her the 2019 Humane Youth Award winner. First runner-up
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