Monthly Archives August 2022

Giving Grace

Grace is one kind kid! Grace aspires to be a veterinarian one day and wanted to help animals. She worked hard with her dad on yard work and saved up all of the money she earned. She then donated her earnings to HSHV. Thank you so much for your hard work and kindness, Grace! We appreciate your gift and hope you achieve your dream of working with animals!
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What I didn’t know i was missing

When I went to HSHV to adopt, I knew I was missing a cat in my life. From the moment Perlman stepped into my home, he fearlessly claimed me as his own. I wanted a companion and what I got was a lifelong friend. I didn’t know I was missing the feeling of waking up with a kitty sleeping soundly on my chest. I didn’t know that watching my favorite tv shows could be made better with our nightly brushing sessions. I didn’t know how easy it would be to say “I have to go home, my cat is waiting
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Quite a pair

Apollo (gray) was adopted from HSHV the same weekend we adopted Ashes (black) from Tiny Lions over two years ago. They’ve become best friends and even though they quibble like siblings sometimes, they love each other very much. Apollo is a mama’s boy and loves to snuggle at the end of the day. Ashes is a troublemaker, but is a very sweet and loving girl. They’ve brought us a lot of joy in the last two years. Our family can’t imagine life without them!
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Junie finds her furrever home

Junie now Janie Junie was special needs. I understand she didn’t take to shelter living. At all! We adopted her last month after almost a year in foster homes, and she is thriving. Thanks to the behavior team and the foster Moms, she has turned into a loving and happy-go-lucky dog! Gets along with our other dog. Can be pretty sassy at times! A great addition to our home.  
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Does your cat want another cat?

When thinking of adding a new adult cat to your home, there are some things you should consider, as well as some preparation that you’ll want to do before you bring your new cat home. Understanding your resident cat’s history is really important when considering adopting a new cat. Has your cat lived with or interacted with cats before? Is she generally a confident cat, or does she become shy or uneasy when things change in your home? How does she react when new people come over? Knowing who your cat is and what her previous experiences have been (as
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