Posts by Wendy Welch

Keeping Cats off of Countertops

Keeping Cats off of Countertops

May 10, 2018 | Comments Off on Keeping Cats off of Countertops

[print-me] Why Do Cats Like to Climb? Cats climb for several reasons. They seek out high vantage points, like countertops and shelves, to survey their territory. They can leap onto bookshelves or scale curtains to escape from another household pet or from something that scares them. Tables and the top of the refrigerator often provide warm, sunny places to snooze. Cats can learn to patrol or “surf” countertops, stovetops and tables in search of tasty tidbits left behind. Alternatives to Climbing on Countertops and Tables It’s best not to stifle your cat’s normal jumping and climbing behavior. Your cat will
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Introducing Cats to Children

Introducing Cats to Children

May 10, 2018 | Comments Off on Introducing Cats to Children

[print-me] Cats are the most prevalent family pet in the United States and it’s no wonder. They’re quiet and easy to care for—a perfect match for busy families with kids. Raising children with pets provides many benefits. According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, pets can: Teach empathy and compassion Provide love, loyalty and affection Foster self esteem Promote physical activity Teach responsibility Provide valuable life lessons Provide a connection to nature What cat lover wouldn’t want to share these wonderful values with their children? Children are naturally drawn to cats, but it’s important to lay some
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Allison: Young adopter gives back

Allison: Young adopter gives back

May 8, 2018 | Comments Off on Allison: Young adopter gives back

In honor of her two cats adopted from HSHV, Allison asked for animal toys, blankets, food, towels and gift cards for HSHV instead of gifts for herself. She loves her cats and wanted to pass the love on to the homeless animals of HSHV. Thank you Allison!
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Christina and PCEP Key Club: Youth committed to helping animals

Christina and PCEP Key Club: Youth committed to helping animals

May 3, 2018 | Comments Off on Christina and PCEP Key Club: Youth committed to helping animals

Christina recently started volunteering at HSHV and wanted to help make some different types of dog enrichment for the dogs to enjoy. She is a board member on her after school Key Club group, and she suggested they make braided dog toys. It was very successful, and now the dogs of HSHV are going to enjoy some fun new toys. Thank you so much Christina and the PCEP Key Club for your awesome donation!
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Ali: Lemonade love

Ali: Lemonade love

April 30, 2018 | Comments Off on Ali: Lemonade love

Ali loves animals so much and wants them all to find a good home. She started a lemonade stand in her neighborhood and sold snacks and drinks to raise money for the animals of HSHV. Thank you Ali for your hard work and dedication!
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Silver Springs Girl Scout Daisy Troop: Animal journey

Silver Springs Girl Scout Daisy Troop: Animal journey

April 30, 2018 | Comments Off on Silver Springs Girl Scout Daisy Troop: Animal journey

The girls of the Silver Springs Girl Scout Daisy Troop sold cookies and used some of their proceeds to buy fleece to make animal blankets. They made many cat blankets, dog blankets, bandannas, and cat toys. The girls are working on an animal journey that focuses on the care of companion animals. Thank you so much Troop for your amazing donation!
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Brownie Troop #40632: Cookies to cash

Brownie Troop #40632: Cookies to cash

April 30, 2018 | Comments Off on Brownie Troop #40632: Cookies to cash

Brownie Troop #40632 loves animals and wanted to do something to help the homeless animals of their community. They sold girl scout cookies and donated a portion of their proceeds to HSHV. Thank you so much for your amazing donation!
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Adopter beware:  The word “rescue” may not mean what you think it means.

Adopter beware:  The word “rescue” may not mean what you think it means.

April 26, 2018 | Comments Off on Adopter beware:  The word “rescue” may not mean what you think it means.

Recently the Washington Post investigated the alarming practice of so-called “rescue” groups buying puppies at auction from commercial breeders, known as puppy mills. Here’s what we know about the puppy mill industry:  Nearly all pups that come from a commercial breeder are the result of emotional and physical torture. Breeder dogs are kept in cruel conditions: tiny, dirty, wire-bottom cages, where they are treated as machines of production, churning out litter after litter. They receive no human companionship or comfort. They are barely able to move, let alone run or play. A sickening joke played on “man’s best friend.” Here’s what we know
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Lindsay Reasons, DVM

Lindsay Reasons, DVM

April 24, 2018 | Comments Off on Lindsay Reasons, DVM

Shelter Veterinarian Companion Animals – Michigan State University Dr. Reasons is a career changer. In her previous life, she worked as a CPA for a small firm in Michigan. But the veterinary field has always been her calling.  She earned her DVM from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. Her special interests include integrative and behavior medicine, and how she can incorporate those into a shelter setting. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her husband, daughter and two “foster fail” cats.
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