As a long time cat-lover, I couldn’t wait to adopt a kitten. When I came to HSHV, I immediately fell in love with Veronica (now Anchovy). She was immediately so affectionate, trying to rub on my hand through the holes of the cage. Without a second thought, we took her home that same day! Now she is just as affectionate (she loves to to walk on our faces, give us kisses, eat off our plates, and sleep on our necks), but her hyper side has emerged! She sprints around the house at all hours of the night and will play
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On April 3rd,2022 my family and I went to HSHV to look for a puppy to adopt. We found our sweet Daisy when she was just a few months old. Daisy is now over 1 year old and is very healthy. Daisy loves to bird watch, she loves playing with her toys, pup cups, doggy massages, and even at night time Daisy has to have a warm blanket from the dryer. Daisy definitely has found her fur ever home. Charmkin now Daisy
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When we saw Jarrito on the website, we knew we needed her. I have always wanted a calico, and this long-haired calico was beautiful. She loves going for walks (or at least, being carried outside), getting treats and being pet. Jarrito is our newest family member and we couldn’t be happier to have her. Jarrito loves to give kisses and even meows if you stop petting her. She’ll snuggle up next to you when you sleep and cuddle in your lap during the day. She truly is the cutest cat we’ve ever met. Gracie now Jarrito
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My daughters had been wanting a cat for a long time. I finally felt they were mature enough to care for one and we immediately started our search for our furever friend. It felt like the longest few months of our lives. Every time we thought we found “the purfect one”, they would be adopted out to families before us and our hearts would be crushed. We were getting extremely discouraged, but never stopped searching. One day, I saw Minnie on the HSHV website and as soon as I got off work we went straight to see her. She was
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I adopted Molly on September 2nd 2021, and it was easily one of the best days of my life. Molly had only been at HSHV for six days when my mom and I showed up to look for an ESA (emotional support animal) to help me with my depression and anxiety. Molly was laying down in the last kennel in the hallway, looking up at us with her beady little eyes. She pawed at me through the kennel door and I knew she was the one. I was able to take her back to the dorms with me and she
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Almost 2 years ago, my husband and I decided we wanted to bring a kitten into our home; we already had two loving dogs. We went to HSHV and did not make it much past the front desk before we met a kitten I knew would get her forever home that day. So starts the story of Persephone, Eris, and Pugsley. Persephone was an abandoned kitten who was left in a box with her mom when some kind soul found them and brought them to the shelter. Eris and Pugsley were fortunate not to have had a traumatic experience prior
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It is hard to believe it has only been two weeks since we adopted Bear (aka Corn Fritter). He settled into our home immediately and started sleeping in bed with me his first night home. Bear is very friendly and loves to be around “his” people. He comes running to the door when I get home from work and greets me with a chirp. We all love him and are glad he is now a part of our family! Corn-fritter now Bear
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I visited HSHV with my mom without the intention of finding a kitty of my own. I was visiting with some cats in a different room from my mom when she came and told me I had to come see this cat (Stevie) right away. The moment I saw Stevie, I instantly started crying. His markings resembled my childhood cat that had passed about a year prior and I was still having a difficult time coping with that loss. However, it wasn’t only the resemblance that drew me to him. I instantly felt a connection and knew I had to
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