My fiance died on April 6; my 13 year old son and I visited HSHV on April 19 and left with our Princess, Poppy. Poppy has helped us manage our grief; she has brought us much needed joy and happiness.
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Posts by Wendy Welch
Love Train pups
Sadie (dog on left) and Sydney (dog on right) were both Love Train dogs. We adopted Sydney 3 years ago. She is the greatest dog. Full of love and energy. We adopted Sadie 4 months ago. She was heartworm positive and very shy. She made it through treatment and is a completely transformed dog. She has a love for life, is more confident, and loves her new cat sisters. We love our Love Train dogs! Thelma-Flower now Sadie/Sydney
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The fabulous Denny Dog
We adopted Denver so that our girls could grow up knowing and loving a dog, and Denny delivered! At the beginning she was very rambunctious and did need a lot of devoted training and exercise to teach her how to behave around our small children. We are so happy that we didn’t give up on her and were devoted. Now she is super protective of her human sisters and is a great family pet. She gives my girls kisses all the time! We love Denver as a member of the family! Minnie now Denver
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Sweet puppy Peace
I’ve been wanting to adopt a puppy for some years, and was waiting for the best time. It has come, and so has the “Love Train” with this little sweetie on board. Oracle now Shanti
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Extra Help for HSHV Animals!
Emily and Ashley are an animal lovers who know that the animals in their community could use some extra help. Both girls decided that a great way to help out would be to hold a lemonade stand and donate the proceeds to HSHV. We are so grateful for her hard work and were so happy that they support our organization. Thank you to Emily and Ashley for showing so much compassion!
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Does your pet need sunscreen?
[print-me] This is a common question many ask themselves this time of the year! Animals, just like humans, are at risk for sunburn and skin cancer with overexposure to the suns UV rays. The best way to minimize UV exposure in pets is to avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun’s rays are strongest, by keeping the pet inside or in a shaded area. If that is not possible, sunscreen can be applied to protect their skin. Pets with light skin or fur and a short or thin hair coat are particularly at risk, or
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Completing our HSHV Pack
I started volunteering at HSHV in October of 2016 after losing my first fur-baby to lymphoma a few months before. Three weeks later, I met my first HSHV alum, Dobby, and fell head over heels the moment I saw him. At the time, we were living with my parents and their puppy, but in the summer of 2017 Dobby and I were able to get a home of our own. I had planned on getting Dobby a sibling when my work settled down a bit, but it soon became apparent that he needed another dog around sooner rather than later.
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Robin Berry, DVM
Outpatient Veterinarian Companion Animals – Michigan State University Dr. Robin Berry is a 1995 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. A longtime Ann Arbor resident, Dr. Berry was born in Ypsilanti and lived in a house on Cherry Hill Road before her family relocated. She grew up in Troy and moved to Ann Arbor to attend U of M, graduating with a degree in English. She worked for three years as an editor of engineering, environmental science and medical books and journals before pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian. Right out of school,
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Sarah Carter, DVM
Outpatient Veterinarian Companion Animals – Michigan State University After receiving her DVM from Michigan State University, Dr. Sarah Carter completed a one year rotating internship in Rhode Island with a focus on emergency medicine. She’s had a lifelong passion working with, and caring for companion animals and exotic/pocket pets. Her interests stemmed at early age caring for her own pets, undergoing training to become a licensed veterinary technician, working as a technician primarily in emergency medicine, training and fostering assistance dogs, and voluntarily fundraising for Assistance Dogs of America and helping educate the public regarding working dogs and emergency medicine.
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Courtney White, DVM
VP of Veterinary Medicine Cats, Dogs, and Small Domestics – Michigan State University Dr. Courtney completed her undergraduate career at Michigan State University and went on to earn her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, she completed an internship at Michigan Veterinary Specialists and later trained at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine where she received her certification in canine physical therapy. Outside of work, Dr. Courtney enjoys spending time with her three children, hiking, camping, fishing, going up north. Her family has two dogs and a cat who have all
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