Monthly Archives April 2021

See kittens? Here’s what to do!

See kittens? Here’s what to do!

April 29, 2021 | Comments Off on See kittens? Here’s what to do!

It’s kitten season! From spring to fall, cats are much more likely to give birth, so you may see kittens outside. Ask yourself: How old are the kittens (see the graphic here for help guessing their age!) Are they in a sheltered area? Do they look healthy?  Is the mom around? If the kittens are less than 5 weeks old, it’s usually in their best interest to leave them with mom! The survival rate is much lower for kittens separated from mom before they are old enough to feed themselves. Mom also helps them stay clean and go potty. Leave them
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Trust opened a new world

Trust opened a new world

April 26, 2021 | Comments Off on Trust opened a new world

When we first met, Aleu was very shy and uncertain of us. It seemed she might be a challenge. However, we have earned her trust and she has even begun to understand that not all humans are to be feared. She has learned to go for walks/hikes and play in her yard, especially during her favorite season, winter! She is our loving, cuddly, quiet, playful joy. We have been blessed for taking a chance with her. I think she might feel similarly about us! Aleu (LuLu)
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Erin Helps the Animals

Erin Helps the Animals

April 19, 2021 | Comments Off on Erin Helps the Animals

Erin is a kind kid indeed! She saw a picture of a dog online who had been injured and it made her sad. Erin decided to ask her neighbors if they wanted to donate to HSHV to help the animals. She was able to collect dog food, hamsters bedding, and funds to help our animal residents. Thank you so much for your kindness and thoughtfulness, Erin!
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Girl Scouts Give Back

Girl Scouts Give Back

April 19, 2021 | Comments Off on Girl Scouts Give Back

Clinton Girl Scout Troop #60030 are very kind kids! They wanted to earn their pets badge and give back because they love animals. They made cat scratchers out of leftover Girl Scout cookie cases and used some of their cookie money to buy dog and cat food, cat toys, and dog collars to donate to HSHV. We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity! Thank you so much, Troop #60030!
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Learning about life, together

Learning about life, together

April 14, 2021 | Comments Off on Learning about life, together

Teddy and I have both lived in Tennessee — he was a Love Train puppy. He was born on May 6, 2019, my first day on the job that brought me back to Ann Arbor. I didn’t know either of those things when I singled out Teddy among a roomful of puppies. I saw his expressive eyes and the small bald spot on his back — maybe he got into a puppy brawl, because the fur grew back later — and decided that he was it. Best decision I ever made. Is it fate when everything aligns, or are we
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The Dramatic Impact of Community Targeting in TNR

The Dramatic Impact of Community Targeting in TNR

April 12, 2021 | Comments Off on The Dramatic Impact of Community Targeting in TNR

Written by Bryan Kortis, the National Program Director at Neighborhood Cats in New York City I learned about targeting by accident. The first colony I ever TNR’ed was near where I lived on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.  The 30 or so cats lived in the inner courtyards of a nearby block and could be seen running around in an empty grass lot, a rare bit of open space in that densely populated, high rise neighborhood.  I had never heard of TNR when I first started working with the colony, but after dealing with six teenage feral kittens as
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Sensational Scarlett

Sensational Scarlett

April 7, 2021 | Comments Off on Sensational Scarlett

Scarlett is a very kind kid! Scarlett loves animals and asked her birthday party guests to bring donations for the animals. She collected food, litter, and towels for our animal residents. Thank you so much, Scarlett!
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Benedek Gives Back

Benedek Gives Back

April 7, 2021 | Comments Off on Benedek Gives Back

Benedek is a kind kid indeed! He collected towels for our animal residents. We are so grateful for you kind donation, and we’re certain our animals are too. Thank you so much, Benedek!
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Kind Karly

Kind Karly

April 7, 2021 | Comments Off on Kind Karly

Karly is a very kind kid! Karly loves pets and wanted to earn her Girl Scout pet badge. To earn her badge, she donated towels, blankets, and a gift card to HSHV. Thank you so much, Karley! We appreciate your kindness and generosity, and we know our animal residents do too.
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Lemonade Stand Savings

Lemonade Stand Savings

April 1, 2021 | Comments Off on Lemonade Stand Savings

Cal and Theo are such kind kids! They donated funds from their lemonade stand to help the animals. They wanted to donate because they adopted their cats, Ada and Vera, from HSHV. We are so grateful for your generous donation! Thank you, Cal and Theo!
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