Monthly Archives May 2022

Extraordinary Emma and Ava

Emma and Ava are two very kind kids! These two best friends both love animals and want to help all of them have the best life possible. Instead of getting gifts for Emma’s birthday, these two decided to give gifts to the animals. Through their kindness, they donated cat and dog toys, leashes, and money to HSHV. Thank you so much for your generosity, Emma and Ava! We appreciate your wonderful donations, and the animals love them as well!
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Motivational Mia

Mia is definitely a kind kid! Mia loves animals and wanted to help with their care as they wait for their forever home. As part of a school project, Mia collected and returned cans in order to raise money to help the animals. She then donated the money she raised to HSHV. Thank you so much for your kindness, Mia! The animals all appreciate you and the work you’ve done!
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Paw-sitive Paige

Paige is such a kind kid! Paige absolutely loves animals and wanted to show her support for HSHV. For her birthday party, Paige asked for donations for the resident animals here at the shelter. She donated cat litter, dog food, money, and other wonderful donations to help the animals. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity Paige! Happy birthday from all of us at HSHV, and the animals as well!
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Gibby the Tripod

I just started my Back of House position at the shelter, and I wasn’t planning on adopting another cat for awhile. Then a Love Train for kittens arrived, and that’s when I met Rio. I took a couple pictures of him and sent them to my boyfriend. We both fell in love with him, and the next day after his amputation surgery I put a hold on him. Once I got the all-clear to take him home, I did! He is such a loving boy – he loves his big brother Jacoby and he absolutely loves to snuggle in the
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Why your dog rolls in (stinky) stuff

It never fails; no sooner does Fido return from the groomer looking clean and smelling fresh, then he finds something gross and stinky to roll in! Why do dogs insist in rolling in smelly stuff, and what can you do about it?
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