Posts by Wendy Welch

Dog Meets Baby

Dog Meets Baby

July 5, 2018 | Comments Off on Dog Meets Baby

[print-me] Having a baby changes everything, for everyone – including the family dog. As children come into our lives there are myriad changes in how we spend our time, how much time we have, how our homes are organized – just for starters! This piece is intended as a broad overview of things to consider before your baby is due and right after your baby arrives. While your dog may have spent time with babies, there are big differences in bringing a newborn home and then having a child in your home 24/7 – for all of you. Preparing the
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Sadie & Mina: Giving Back

Sadie & Mina: Giving Back

July 1, 2018 | Comments Off on Sadie & Mina: Giving Back

Sadie and Mina both adopted their family pets from rescue organizations. They wanted to do something to help support the homeless animals of their community. These two amazing kids created a lemonade stand and donated their proceeds to HSHV. Thank you so much Sadie and MIna!
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Amelia, Alice, Abigail & Henry: Small Mammal Love

Amelia, Alice, Abigail & Henry: Small Mammal Love

July 1, 2018 | Comments Off on Amelia, Alice, Abigail & Henry: Small Mammal Love

Amelia, Alice, Abigail and Henry wanted to help out animals without a home. They chose to help small mammals because they often don’t get the same attention and donations as cats and dogs. These four amazing kind kids made timothy hay tubes for our rabbits and guinea pigs. Thank you so much for your hard work!
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My favorite Pillow Thief

My favorite Pillow Thief

June 28, 2018 | Comments Off on My favorite Pillow Thief

I’d been in my new, cat-friendly apartment for six months when I decided it was time to adopt my first furry pal. Having grown up with cats but never having cared for one alone, I figured I’d choose a young adult, maybe 2-5 years old, as an easy place to start. Scooby had other ideas. This 11-year-old plushy black kitty won me over with his snuggly, laid-back demeanor and steady purr. After a week of soul-searching, I decided I couldn’t leave this older fellow in the shelter for another night. Within 20 minutes of popping out of his crate, he
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Michael & Sophie: Lemonade Donation

Michael & Sophie: Lemonade Donation

June 27, 2018 | Comments Off on Michael & Sophie: Lemonade Donation

Michael and Sophie wanted to help out the animals of HSHV, so they set up a lemonade stand and donated their proceeds. Their family adopted their kitty from HSHV 16 years ago! She is still living with them and is super happy with her loving family. Thank you so much Michael and Sophie.
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Ana: Cat Gifts

Ana: Cat Gifts

June 24, 2018 | Comments Off on Ana: Cat Gifts

Ana collecting some amazing cat and animal donation for her birthday. She loves animals and wants to make sure they are well taken care of. Thank you Ana for your amazing donations!
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Ridgewood Elementary: From Recycling to Dog Toys

Ridgewood Elementary: From Recycling to Dog Toys

June 24, 2018 | Comments Off on Ridgewood Elementary: From Recycling to Dog Toys

The amazing group from Ridgwood Elementary Girls on the Run voted to donate to HSHV for their annual donation. They are all animals lovers, so they got together and made dog toys out of recycled t-shirts. Thank you so much to such an amazing group of girls!
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Bella: Donation for the Greater Good

Bella: Donation for the Greater Good

June 24, 2018 | Comments Off on Bella: Donation for the Greater Good

Bella donated all of her birthday money to HSHV. When asked what her motivation was, she replied “I decided to use my money for good other than using it to buy toys.” What a truly amazing sentiment! Thank you Bella for your amazing donation!
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The perfect Kitten

The perfect Kitten

June 21, 2018 | Comments Off on The perfect Kitten

Last June, my family adopted a gray kitten, Noodles (formerly Luca) from HSHV. Now he is 1 year old. He’s very playful and enjoys playing with feather cat teaser toys, and loves to nibble people’s fingers. His best friends are 2 of our other cats, Rufus and Nucky. Nucky was also adopted from HSHV. He loves to play fight with Rufus, and enjoys cuddling up next to Nucky, who’s very fluffy. Whenever my dad makes salad, he loves to watch, and loves to steal a bite of the chick peas. He also loves to put this toy fish in his
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