Monthly Archives July 2021

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners commended by HSHV for opposing wildlife killing contests

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners commended by HSHV for opposing wildlife killing contests

July 9, 2021 | Comments Off on Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners commended by HSHV for opposing wildlife killing contests

Ann Arbor, MI (July 9, 2021) — The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) applauds the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners for passing a resolution Wednesday opposing wildlife killing contests in Michigan and encouraging the state to ban them outright. The resolution notes that such contests promote indiscriminate killing, are counterproductive to wildlife management and violate responsible hunting practices. It also states that, while all wildlife play a critical role in Michigan’s ecosystem, mesocarnivores like coyotes, foxes and bobcats are especially important, naturally controlling rodent populations and keeping diseases like Lyme disease in check. Wildlife killing contests are also opposed
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My beautiful best friend

My beautiful best friend

July 5, 2021 | Comments Off on My beautiful best friend

At the beginning of the pandemic, I found myself on the private adoption page of HSHV’s website. There was a little 18 year old ragdoll kitty posted, and I knew the moment I saw her picture I had to have her. Her mom had gone into hospice and she needed a home to live out her final years. The story was heartwarming, and the family I adopted her from was wonderful. Bibi quickly became my best friend and #1 companion during the pandemic. She loved cuddling, sleeping next to me in bed, basking in the sun, sitting on her porch,
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A Sale for the Animals

A Sale for the Animals

July 1, 2021 | Comments Off on A Sale for the Animals

River’s Edge Charity Sale Kids are kind kids indeed! They wanted to help animals and have fun. The kids made paintings, drawings, jewelry, and baked goods to sell at their neighborhood charity sale. They also advertised the sale in their neighborhood. Then, they donated the funds they raised to HSHV to help the animals!  We really appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity! Thank you so much, River’s Edge Charity Sale Kids!
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