Monthly Archives April 2024

Buddy needs a new home.

Buddy needs a new home.

April 23, 2024 | Comments Off on Buddy needs a new home.

Buddy the Dog Age: 7 Fixed (Spayed/Neutered)? Yes Weight: 85 lbs Indoor? Yes Microchipped? Yes City in which animal is located: YPSILANTI Rehoming fee? No Please note: This is a courtesy listing on HSHV’s site. This animal is available through a private individual, NOT HSHV. For questions, please contact the individual below, not HSHV. Thank you! Buddy is a very lovable dog that likes lots of attention. He has adapted to having kids in the house but it is not his preference. He would sooner curl up on his owners lap and chill out in the evening. He loves being
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What’s positive reinforcement and why do we use it?

What’s positive reinforcement and why do we use it?

April 19, 2024 | Comments Off on What’s positive reinforcement and why do we use it?

Why do we use positive reinforcement when training and working with our dogs? Positive reinforcement (also known as R+) builds trust and helps strengthen our relationship with the dogs around us. We use a mark and reward system to teach the dog when they are doing something right. This helps us effectively communicate behaviors that we want to see more from our dogs and helps them build confidence too! With R+, we mark using a clicker or a friendly “yes!” and then we reward the dog with a reinforcer like a high value treat. The dog quickly learns that the
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A Donation Drive for the Animals

A Donation Drive for the Animals

April 18, 2024 | Comments Off on A Donation Drive for the Animals

The members of Kelley’s Dance Craze NHSDA are so kind!  Their love of animals inspired them to organize a donation drive at their dance studio.  Members collected pet food, treats, toys, and bedding.  Then, items were brought to HSHV to help the homeless animals feel more comfortable while they wait for their forever homes!  Thank you so much, Kelley’s Dance Craze!  We greatly appreciate your thoughtful donation.  
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Fantastic Livia

Fantastic Livia

April 17, 2024 | Comments Off on Fantastic Livia

Livia is very kind!  She loves animals and recently celebrated her birthday at HSHV.  In lieu of birthday presents, she asked guests to bring in donations for the animals!  Guests brought a variety of items from the wish-list, including zip-lock bags, dog and cat food, cat litter, and toys.  Thank you so much for thinking of the animals on your birthday, Livia!  Happy Birthday!
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8 year old adopts cat, 10 years later he’s still by her side as she graduates.

8 year old adopts cat, 10 years later he’s still by her side as she graduates.

April 16, 2024 | Comments Off on 8 year old adopts cat, 10 years later he’s still by her side as she graduates.

When I was 8 years old, this would have been 2014, I went into the humane society with my mom to look for a pet cat. In the corner of the main area was a cage with a small tabby kitten surround by people. Because of the crowd we decided to not stop there and continue to look at other cats, but as I didn’t find a cat I connected with we decided to go. But as we were on our way out we noticed not a single person was at the cage anymore. Curious, I went to look and
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Link stole our hearts

Link stole our hearts

April 15, 2024 | Comments Off on Link stole our hearts

My partner and I used to visit HSHV at least once a week to see all the animals, and we had been thinking about getting a cat for a while, but wanted to wait till we found the right cat for us. One day we went as usual and we didn’t have any intention of coming home with a pet that day, but when we saw Ronaldo (now Link) in his cage we instantly knew he’d be ours! He was the sweetest boy from the very beginning, allowing lots of pets and wanting to play. All of the staff were
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Splendid Students

Splendid Students

April 11, 2024 | Comments Off on Splendid Students

The students from Harbor High School are very kind! They organized a can and bottle drive to raise funds for the animals at HSHV!  They worked very hard and donated the proceeds to HSHV.  Additionally, the leadership students made toys and bandanas for the animals!  Thank you so much, Harbor High School!  We greatly appreciate your thoughtful and creative donation.
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Supplies for the Animals

Supplies for the Animals

April 11, 2024 | Comments Off on Supplies for the Animals

Zayn, Austyn, and Ellie are such kind kids!  Their love of animals inspired them to help the homeless animals at HSHV.  They sorted through extra items around their house and found blankets, pet food, stuffed animals, and animal beds they were no longer using.  Zayn, Austyn, and Ellie then brought the items to HSHV!  Thank you so much, Zayn, Austyn, and Ellie!  We greatly appreciate your thoughtful donation.
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Lucy

Lucy

April 11, 2024 | Comments Off on Lucy

Lucy the Cat Age: 9 Fixed (Spayed/Neutered)? Yes Declawed? No Weight: 12 lbs Indoor? Yes Microchipped? Yes City in which animal is located: Belleville Rehoming fee? No Please note: This is a courtesy listing on HSHV’s site. This animal is available through a private individual, NOT HSHV. For questions, please contact the individual below, not HSHV. Thank you! Lucy is a very loving, gentle cat, she will play and cuddle. She is an indoor outdoor cat. She gets along with dogs and has lived with one the entire time we’ve had her. Great around other people, doesn’t hide/isn’t skittish. If
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