Posts by Wendy Welch

I wanted a puppy. Well….

I wanted a puppy. Well….

January 21, 2018 | Comments Off on I wanted a puppy. Well….

10 years ago this week, on a cold and snowy Ann Arbor day, I walked into the Humane Society of Huron Valley with the intention of adopting a high energy little puppy to be my running buddy. Since this would be my first adoption, I brought along my mom with me for help. Of course I was immediately drawn to all the nippy little pups who clearly were not house broken. My mom, however, kept telling me to look in the kennel by the door. As I looked over, I’m sure I rolled my eyes as I told my mom
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A miracle Story

A miracle Story

January 20, 2018 | Comments Off on A miracle Story

My husband and I just got married back in October 2016. We’d moved into our new house, and we really wanted to add a little fur member to our little family. We both agreed we wanted to adopt because we love animals so much and see so many are in need of homes it breaks our hearts. So in early February on a Friday night, my husband found one black and tan coonhound which we loved. So I told him I would go the next day and check her out. I drove 2 hours just to see her to find
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Mara: Can drives for animals

Mara: Can drives for animals

January 8, 2018 | Comments Off on Mara: Can drives for animals

Mara held can drives throughout the year to benefit the animals of HSHV. She donated many amazing items such as rabbit chew toys, pill pocket and cat litter! Thank you so much Mara for your amazing dedication to animal welfare!
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Marlo: Lemonade love

Marlo: Lemonade love

January 7, 2018 | Comments Off on Marlo: Lemonade love

Marlo loves dogs and wanted to do something to help the dogs of HSHV. By holding  a lemonade stand she was able to collect money to donated to the care of homeless animals. Thank you so much, Marlo, for your amazing love of animals!
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Joanna: For the love of animals

Joanna: For the love of animals

January 7, 2018 | Comments Off on Joanna: For the love of animals

Joanna truly cares about animals. When she received money for her birthday she decided to donate to HSHV so that they could have a good home and food. Thank you for your amazing kindness Joanna!
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Giuliana and Gabriela: From the heart

Giuliana and Gabriela: From the heart

January 7, 2018 | Comments Off on Giuliana and Gabriela: From the heart

Giuliana and Gabriela wanted to do something extra special this holiday season. They collected dog and cat food, treats and toys for the animals of HSHV. Thank you so much Gabriela and Giuliana for your generous donation!
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Parvo pup

Parvo pup

January 5, 2018 | Comments Off on Parvo pup

We rescued Enzo back in May 2017. He had been surrendered and had parvo. He had spent his time in isolation there and was scared of everything when we first got him. Now he loves car rides, going to the dog park and meeting new humans. We can’t wait to rescue a sibling for him.   Kingston now Enzo
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A call to the wild

A call to the wild

January 5, 2018 | Comments Off on A call to the wild

On one of my first days at HSHV (nearly 13 years ago), I watched one of our Field Rescue staff deftly combing burrs and bugs off a small, young hedgehog. He had freed the poor critter from a fence in which she was stuck and then brought her back to HSHV to check for injuries. After making her a little better off than before he found her, he released her back into the wild. “Life is tough for wild animals” is something he repeated often. A very simple statement that carries heavy weight. During this severe cold snap, I think
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The sweetest Kitty Ever

The sweetest Kitty Ever

January 4, 2018 | Comments Off on The sweetest Kitty Ever

I adopted Savanah (formerly Cassie) as a kitten in 2012. She is the quietest and sweetest cat. She joined her sister Junebee, and they are a perfect match!
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