Theodore is a very kind kid! He loves animals, especially German Shepherds. Theodore’s love of animals inspired him to help the homeless animals at HSHV. For his birthday, Theodore asked guests to bring donations instead of gifts. Blankets, towels, and toys were collected and brought to HSHV. Thank you so much, Theodore! We greatly appreciate your thoughtful donation. Happy Birthday!
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Henrik is such a kind kid! He wanted to be a part of youth in the community making a difference and was inspired to help the animals at HSHV. He collected bottles and cans, then returned them to raise funds for HSHV! Thank you so much, Henrik! We are so appreciative of your kindness, and we know the animals are too.
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Have you ever reached towards the head of a dog to offer some petting, only for the dog to respond by lowering their head and ears and looking up with concerned eyes? Reaching suddenly towards a dog’s head or sticking out your hand above their head for them to sniff can be intimidating and cause a stressful start to your interaction. When interacting with a dog that is ready for petting, it’s important to offer consent checks! Dogs communicate through subtle body language and consent checks allow them to communicate whether they want to continue to engage with us, or
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When we’re speaking to adopters or planning for bringing a new cat home, what are some of the most important things that we need to keep in mind? Patience Cats thrive on routine and control. A cat moving from one home, or coming from the streets as a stray, to the shelter, to a new home is a lot for even the most easy going cat to handle. We have to give them time to decompress, discover the routine and understand their new environment and the people in it. Patience is key during this time, each cat has to do
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