After unexpectedly losing our first dog Halloween of 2024, we made it all of 3 days before we knew we needed another baby to love. After a few weeks of searching, we found sweet Zoey, who was being fostered by the incredible Gretchen after being brought into HSHV right before giving birth to her NINE babies. Poor mama was so scared of everything when we brought her home, but over time she really began to open up and show us her personality (which turned out to be way more sassy than shy) and show off exactly how smart she is.
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I adopted Pumpkin after I fell in love with an older ginger cat I had fostered, but unfortunately couldn’t adopt, due to my circumstances. That set me off on a hunt for a furry companion. Enter Pumpkin, a 10-year-old who had been abandoned by the family who had him for 6 years. His story, and medical condition, touched my heart, and I was convinced he was the one! Almost four months later I couldn’t be happier at my decision. Bringing sweet Pumpkin home has brought so much joy into my home, and he has reciprocated my love manifold times. We
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Luna has been such a blessing to our family. We went to HSHV in December 2024 looking for a companion for not just us but our 7 yr old pittie Rwby. We had to say goodbye to 3 of our 4 dogs between 2/2014-10/2024(Buddy 16, Bella 14, and Tuff 10). We had met other dogs from other rescue groups but Rwby wanted nothing to do with them for one reason or another, but she had been very depressed for a couple months and not improving. She grew up with our other dogs and had never been alone. I believe Luna
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We met Ethel and Lucy at HSHV and instantly knew they were a catch. They were surrendered together as litter mates and we wanted to make sure they would not be separated. They greeted us with their warmth, playfulness and affection. It was an easy decision to bring them home with us. They have adapted very well to their new environment. They love toys, treats, nap time, cat trees, hiding under blankets, chin scratches, pets, playing together, and bird watching. We can’t be happier we found them when we did. They have brought us great joy, and they seem happy,
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We adopted Sully at the beginning of March. He has been such a joy and has added so much happiness to our lives. He has been doing great adjusting to his new home. Lying on the couch is his favorite thing in the whole world–and it’s where he spends most of his time. He’s been enjoying lots of chew toys, treats and long walks. He loves exploring new walking trails and taking in all the smells! We are so happy to have Sully in our lives and are so glad we adopted him. Sully
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3 years ago I adopted 2 8-week-old littermate brother kittens, Dusty and Cinder. They loved each other and had so much fun playing together. In January of this year, Dusty was diagnosed with a urinary blockage and despite care and treatment from the Emergency Veterinary Hospital, I had to let him cross the bridge 😪. Cinder and I were very sad and miss Dusty so much. In February I started to look for a friend for Cinder. On March 8th, I agreed to foster a pregnant kitty. I named her Opal. After suffering an upper respiratory infection just before giving
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Queen Pepper has now been with us for over a week and it feels like she’s always been a part of our family. From day 1, she’s been the sweetest cat who has been giving us and everything around her happy paws and smizing eyes. Her favorite things are belly rubs, playing with all the cat toys, and the cat water fountain. She discovers a new napping place every day and she always greets us when we come home from work. She is such a cuddly love! Queen Pepper
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Glacier is such a loving boy. He loves playing and giving hugs and kisses and treats! He’s such a playful dog he loves going for car rides and cuddling and he loves stuff, kids. I love this dog so much and when I saw him online I said to myself and grandma that I needed him. Him and his naps, man he takes at least 5-7 a day and his little snores are adorable! He always cuddles up with everyone, he loves his grandma that’s for sure! I am so glad we adopted HSHV, they have great staff and adorable
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We went to the HSHV this last Saturday looking for a new addition to our family. We found 3 nuppins that seemed like our kind of dogs and that might mesh well with Kona, our one and only spoiled, old and grumpy wuppins nuppins. Sunday we returned for a PJ party pick up with Nori, 1 out of 3, but after 3 days with this beautiful girl we knew she was meant to be part of our family. She is loving, attentive, protective, playful, soft and kind to our old grumpy Kona, is curious about the cats, but doesn’t have
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We adopted Dallas (now Drasek) back in 2015. We were told he was a “repeat offender,” having been in and out of HSHV several times. He has a destructive side that proved to be challenging for many owners. This was to be his last adoption, and when we brought our dog Chloe in to meet him, they immediately bonded. The first few years were rough. He broke out of every kennel he was ever placed in, tore up some drywall, ate all the food in the pantry! But eventually we came to an understanding, and with a bit of training
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