Humane Society of Huron Valley

We are full. And not just a little full, but FULL FULL. If you can adopt, please do-- adult dog and cat adoptions are just $50 this month, thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation and Cathy Bissell and #EmptytheShelters! And if you can't adopt, don't worry, there are other ways you can help! ❤️ (Article from 2023, but situation still the same.❤️ )

Thank you Hail! Impact and Michigan Football for coming to hang out with adoptable dogs yesterday! Amelia, Duchess, Bongo and Ozzy appreciated getting lots of attention and playtime with the stars. Fingers crossed that these pups will be watching games this football season from their forever homes! 💛💙 Go Blue!

Nominations for the Best of Washtenaw Contest end July 31st. If you have a moment, your vote would mean a lot! https://lnkd.in/d9uwJDJv You can nominate for as many categories as you like, such as: Under Services: Veterinarian - Humane Society of Huron Valley Under Health & Wellness: Yoga Studio - Tiny Lions Cat Cafe Under Activities & Nightlife: Trivia Night - Tiny Lions Cat Cafe Outdoor Event - Walk & Wag Annual Event - Walk & Wag and Run Under Nonprofits: Animal Nonprofit - Humane Society of Huron Valley Thank you so much! 🧡

We've got dogs just walking out the doors... When staff came in the shelter in the morning, Tiki was missing. Security cam footage revealed the sweet senior dog had Houdinied out of his crate, somehow opened the door of the room he was in (we're having to get creative with space because we're SO FULL), then casually walked out the front doors... looking for a home? The great folks at Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum safely returned him ❤️ and we're hoping for a home that appreciates his smarts! 😄 #EmptytheShelters #MVP #AdoptionSpecial - Adult dogs and cats just $50 in July

Great information from the wonderful folks who are underwriting our current ADOPTION SPECIAL! (Reminder: Adult animals are either FREE or only $50 to adopt now through the end of July 😍 . Thank you BISSELL Pet Foundation and Cathy Bissell! #EmptyTheShelters

WE'RE HIRING. Working at HSHV isn't *all* pLaYiNg wiTh pUpPiEs... but there's still enough of that to make it your dream job. Visit 🐾hshv.org/jobs🐾 to see what's available!

Do you know how to pick a cat? 😻 https://lnkd.in/efShN8uX

Empty the Shelters is GO!! It's all hands on deck: can you please share to spread the word? Thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation, from July 8-31st adoption fees are $50 for adult cats and dogs aged 6+ months -- except for our long-stay animals, who are $0 to adopt! Our shelter is completely full. Florence, pictured here, is living in our office because there is no kennel space. Please tell everyone you know to check out hshv.org/adopt and find their new friend this month! Look for the "Gold Hearts" icon on an animal's profile picture: these animals have been waiting longer than usual and are $0 to adopt. Please know: regardless of the fee, our adoption policies remain the same. Contrary to misconceptions, studies have shown that the waiver of adoption fees does not correlate with irresponsible pet ownership -- but free adoption promotions DO significantly boost adoption rates ❤️

4th of July tips from HSHV's behavior team! With the Fourth of July firework displays quickly approaching, it’s important to have a plan in place for keeping your dogs safe and comfortable. Fireworks can cause stress for our companions because of the bright lights, smoke, and sudden loud sounds. We can avoid the first two stressors by keeping our pets safely indoors during firework displays. We can make loud sounds less stressful by: 🐾 Offering a safe space or comforting area to relax inside 🐾 Playing a radio or television 🐾 Spraying calming scents like lavender and Adaptil 🐾 Giving frozen enrichment items and time-consuming activities 🐾 Using behavior medication. Vets often prescribe Trazodone, an anti-anxiety medication, for dogs who are fearful of loud sounds. 🐾 Staying home and providing your dog comfort with treats and affection or hiring a familiar dog sitter to comfort them. Keep in mind that we want to refrain from punishing a dog for displaying behaviors associated with being fearful. Never attempt to have a dog “face their fears” or purposefully expose them to these conditions. Research your area to see what time firework shows are scheduled. Be sure that windows and doors are secure and avoid taking your dog outside during peak firework times, 8pm-11pm. More pets go missing during the fourth of July weekend than any other time of the year so ensure that your dog is microchipped and wearing an identification tag. If your dog wears a GPS tracker, be sure that the battery is full. Added Note: Firework displays are a long-standing tradition around the world, but they can be stressful and even harmful for domestic animals, wildlife, and people with noise sensitivity issues or PTSD. Firework shows affect the environment by leaving behind trash that can be toxic if consumed and the smoke and loud sounds can disorient wildlife. Consider supporting drone lightshows, laser lightshows, and LED light installations. Try using low-noise fireworks or celebrate with items that don’t make noise such as bubble machines, glow sticks, and sparklers.

Pointer the Kitten wants to introduce you to Lauren Thomas, Outpatient Veterinary Assistant here at the Humane Society of Huron Valley. One of our amazing members of our Clinic team, Lauren is a passionate and dedicated animal enthusiast and part of our ongoing work to make an impact in our community and the animals within it. A note about our volunteer, "‘Pointer:" Currently residing in Camp Kitten, apartment 12, along with her crew of siblings, Pointer is an absolute sweetheart who would have been quite happy to snuggle with Lauren for the rest of the day. (Anyone out there with a cat who can relate? 😹) In fact, Pointer along with her brothers and sisters are all eager to meet everyone to find their furever home! If you haven’t been to our new Camp Kitten room yet, there is lots happening in there... Pointer will point it out!