We're seeing a significant increase in the number of people facing unexpected medical emergencies and requiring temporary housing for their beloved pets—nearly tripling the numbers from last year.
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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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Humane Society of Huron Valley hails proposed ban on declawing cats
HB 4674 introduced last week by State Representative Jimmy Wilson, Jr. of Ypsilanti would make Michigan the third state to make declawing cats illegal. The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) hopes it will pass…well, right meow.
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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
“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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19 Birds and 1 Cat Abandoned Outside the Humane Society of Huron Valley
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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Parvo Threatening Pups in Washtenaw County
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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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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Adopt a pet free at Humane Society of Huron Valley
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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Humane Society of Huron Valley honors pets’ forever legacy with first-ever digital memorials
“Love Stays Here” digital collectibles will honor lost pets and support animals currently in need Ann Arbor, MI (December 20, 2022) — The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) offers pet owners and lovers a lasting new way to honor lost pets with the “Love Stays Here” digital collectible and online memorial wall. Digital collectibles are unique images with unchangeable identifying information that last forever. “And these beautiful remembrances carry the loving legacy of a pet forward by helping animals in need now,” says Jaci Schaecher, HSHV’s VP of Marketing and Development. Those who wish to celebrate a past pet
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