Posts by Wendy Welch

HSHV supports Ann Arbor Ordinance on Humane Pet Acquisition

HSHV supports Ann Arbor Ordinance on Humane Pet Acquisition

June 9, 2023 | Comments Off on HSHV supports Ann Arbor Ordinance on Humane Pet Acquisition

Ann Arbor, MI (June 9, 2023) – The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) applauds Ann Arbor City Council for considering a ban on pet stores and is grateful to the ordinance sponsors Councilmembers Dharma Akmon, Jenn Cornell, Cynthia Harrison, and Ayesha Ghazi Edwin for putting forth a compassionate proposal. It is well-known that commercial breeding facilities, known as puppy and kitten mills, are incredibly cruel, creating unnecessary suffering and financial and emotional hardship on unsuspecting consumers who often deal with lingering health problems. This ordinance is an important safeguard preventing a pet store from ever opening in Ann Arbor and helping
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To Pet Owners in Michigan: Beware of Traps

To Pet Owners in Michigan: Beware of Traps

May 18, 2023 | Comments Off on To Pet Owners in Michigan: Beware of Traps

Following the passage of a proposal last week by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) which now allows squirrels, cottontail rabbits, opossums and other animals deemed “nuisances” to be trapped and killed without a permit, the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) is cautioning people about dangerous—even deadly—traps their pets could mistakenly encounter.
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HSHV Launches Free Services To Keep More People and Pets Together

HSHV Launches Free Services To Keep More People and Pets Together

May 8, 2023 | Comments Off on HSHV Launches Free Services To Keep More People and Pets Together

“Friends for Life” at HSHV is being brought to life by the generosity of the Buhr family, in loving memory of deeply devoted animal lovers Ann Buhr and Kathy Buhr. The program will provide support for seniors and others in need, including veterinary assistance, in-home support and supplies, short-term housing, and animal visits.
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Don’t be fooled by a wagging tail…

Don’t be fooled by a wagging tail…

April 3, 2023 | Comments Off on Don’t be fooled by a wagging tail…

One of the most misunderstood pieces of dog body language is the wagging tail.  Most of us have been taught that a wagging tail is a sign that a dog is friendly and wants to interact.  A wagging tail is actually a sign of excitement and arousal.  The dog may be excited because they want to say hi, but they could also be aroused because they are stressed or concerned.  It’s important to look at the dog’s entire body, not just the tail, before deciding if this is truly a friendly greeting. Is that dog wagging with a tail at
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Why aren’t lost dogs getting back home in Washtenaw County?

Why aren’t lost dogs getting back home in Washtenaw County?

March 21, 2023 | Comments Off on Why aren’t lost dogs getting back home in Washtenaw County?

The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV), the only shelter in Washtenaw County and Plymouth for stray animals, has seen a significant decrease in the number of animals returned to owners this year. While HSHV has been taking in more lost/stray animals than in past years, in 2023, the shelter has only been able to return 43% of lost dogs to owners; that’s the lowest in over 20 years.  An increasing number of dogs are coming in without tags or microchips, or if they do, they have incorrect information.
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