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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“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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Before assuming something is a training problem, here's something to consider.
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Early Friday morning, staff at the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) found 19 birds left outside in a single metal cage, and a scared cat in a small crate on an outside bench. The birds include 17 parakeets and two cockatiels.
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The public veterinary clinic at the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) is seeing a concerning trend that area pet owners should know about: Parvovirus is on the rise.
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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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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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While the benefits of socializing puppies are well known, not every pup should be pushed into more situations. Here's what to do for those scaredy pups.
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Many dog owners are familiar with the “puppy witching hour” – that period of time in the evening where your dog suddenly seems to have an excess of energy to burn off. This is very normal, as dogs are crepuscular, meaning that they are most active around dawn and dusk and have extended periods of rest during the day and night. Since both boredom and sleep deprivation can result in problematic behavior, here are a couple tips for using what we know about dog sleep patterns to help keep harmony in the home: Have a plan to give your dog
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Animals don’t have a time limit at The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV), but they still can’t wait to find a home. So HSHV is rolling out a new initiative to help them get one faster.
For animals who’ve been at the shelter longer than normal, HSHV is waiving the adoption fee.
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