One year ago today, I adopted Finnegan. He has done more than a few tours through the shelter. Finnegan has been the light of my life bringing smiles and laughter every day. He has been to three training classes and was always top of his class and a favorite of his teachers ? He is a Mr. Smartypants and has really come a long way. He trusts me, and that helps a lot. He even lets me cut his hair LOL. He loves his momma, and his momma loves him to pieces. Don’t know what I’d do without him. He
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We adopted a 8-week, 4 lb. black lab mix. We named her Matty. Our adoption experience was amazing. HSHV is an amazing facility! We had all the information we needed to take our puppy home and have a successful integration of our new family member! We are so happy!   Material Girl now Matty
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In July 2018, my husband and I stopped by Tiny Lions and the HSHV while driving town with only the intent of playing with the kitties. I saw Norah (formerly Rosebud) and fell in love with her immediately! Though she was initially timid, she is now completely at home in our family! She loves following and mimicking her big brother Wayne, chasing sparkly toys around the house, chirping at my husband, and sleeping on her favorite fleece blanket. We can’t imagine life without this beautiful, energetic, and cuddly girl!   Rosebud now Norah
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I adopted Jack (formerly Reptar) in March 2018 after my first fur baby passed. On January 2, I had to say goodbye, yet again, to my second fur baby. When I came to HSHV to pick up the ashes, my best friend and her sons said we ought to look at Dog Town while we were there. Go figure, some Chihuahuas had been dropped off a few hours earlier and I’d just put down my 16 year old Chihuahua. Long story short, I adopted Benji (formerly Junior) one week ago, and he & Jack have quickly become brothers. Thank you
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We adopted Bev (now Hollie) for my mother after we lost our dog. Hollie is such a good girl! She is still getting used to her new home and her baby sister, but she is a lot more active than she used to be. When we first adopted her, she had an ulcer in her left eye but she was able to power through it (with some help). She is very comfortable in her new home, and she has the the cutest little face!!   Bev now Hollie
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We originally came to HSHV to adopt an adult dog. We wanted a companion to love, but we figured a puppy would be too much training/ energy for us. Immediately when we walked up to Sadie’s kennel, we connected. She was putting her paws under the kennel trying to touch us and give us kisses. We decided to go for a walk and see how she did. Ultimately we ended up coming back the next day to adopt her. Sadie has been the best dog we could’ve asked for. She loves to learn new tricks and be challenged with mental
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It had been several years since we had to say goodbye to my children’s childhood dog Penny (who also came from HSHV). She was not a dog that could have been replaced easily. They kept bugging me though about getting a dog, and because they were all grown and in college, I knew it could be nice to have a dog in the house again. I went to the website and saw Duke (then Jake) and instantly fell in love. He reminded me of all the Boxers I had growing up. He was skinny as a rail when we got
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We went one Saturday to HSHV to look at puppies from the Love Train, except they had all been adopted in 2 days! We instead looked at some of the adult dogs and came across Mackem. Mackem had been adopted twice previously and returned. He had severe anxiety, which manifested itself in chewing, nipping, and crazy energy. He had panic attacks in a crate, and we didn’t know what to do when we had to leave him home alone. A little training, patience, vet care, doggy sibling, and lots of love later, and he’s the easiest dog in the world!
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