Celia attended Camp PAWS recently, where she learned a lot about the animals here at HSHV. She was so inspired that she chose us as her charity of choice to donate money and her skills as a blanket maker for dog blankets. Celia can’t wait till she turns 12 and can volunteer here at HSHV! Thank you so much Celia for being an amazing advocate for the animals!
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Basic Handling Always support a rabbit’s hind end- they have very powerful back muscles and if they kick their legs too hard they could actually break their own back. It’s best to handle rabbits while wrapped in a towel. Reading Rabbits: Quick Tips Behavior Possible Meaning Sitting in a corner and panting Stress Panting Overheated Inactive Depressed, may be sign of health problem Ears laid back suddenly May soon box or nip Pressing belly to floor Gas pain Pressing head into your hand Wants head to be “groomed” Stomping feet Anger, fear, “danger” signal for other bunnies Tooth grinding (gentle)
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When you think about the annual cost of care for your cat, there are several things to consider. Cats can live an average of 10-18 years, although some cats may even live into their twenties. Below are general price ranges for the things your cat will need over the course of his/her life. Food Most cats are fine with a typical feline pet food that you can buy at specialty pet stores or even grocery stores. It is important to pay attention to the ingredient list on your cat’s food because often times, you get what you pay for. If
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It is a Michigan State Law to license all dogs. Here are the area Dog License Locations.
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[print-me] This is intended as a broad overview of things to consider with Dog and Toddler and Dog and Preschooler dynamics. These are constantly evolving as a child grows and develops. The challenge here is that dogs rely on predictability and consistent body language in interacting with us and with children change and development happen quickly, particularly in the first 2 years of a child’s life. From a dog’s perspective, babies are confusing and a newly mobile baby or racing toddler is an unpredictable, erratic, worrisome creature. Please note that because a dog has been “around kids” does not mean
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[print-me] Having a baby changes everything, for everyone – including the family dog. As children come into our lives there are myriad changes in how we spend our time, how much time we have, how our homes are organized – just for starters! This piece is intended as a broad overview of things to consider before your baby is due and right after your baby arrives. While your dog may have spent time with babies, there are big differences in bringing a newborn home and then having a child in your home 24/7 – for all of you. Preparing the
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Sadie and Mina both adopted their family pets from rescue organizations. They wanted to do something to help support the homeless animals of their community. These two amazing kids created a lemonade stand and donated their proceeds to HSHV. Thank you so much Sadie and MIna!
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Amelia, Alice, Abigail and Henry wanted to help out animals without a home. They chose to help small mammals because they often don’t get the same attention and donations as cats and dogs. These four amazing kind kids made timothy hay tubes for our rabbits and guinea pigs. Thank you so much for your hard work!
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