Posts by Wendy Welch

Humane Society of Huron Valley Earns 15th Consecutive 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

Humane Society of Huron Valley Earns 15th Consecutive 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

April 22, 2025 | Comments Off on Humane Society of Huron Valley Earns 15th Consecutive 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

Ann Arbor, MI (April 22, 2025) — The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) proudly announces its 15th consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charity evaluator. This distinction places HSHV among the top 1% of charities nationwide, underscoring its enduring commitment to financial health, accountability, and transparency and to using donations effectively and efficiently to support its mission. Charity Navigator assesses nonprofit organizations based on key indicators, including Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability. HSHV’s perfect score of 100% reflects its excellence in these areas, affirming its status as a “Give with Confidence”
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The Void Had Me At Hello

The Void Had Me At Hello

April 11, 2025 | Comments Off on The Void Had Me At Hello

March 26, 2025 marks half a year of us being under the same roof. I remember last September, after learning that I had to take my first test in my Honors Art Appreciation class, which was balanced with 15 other credits, I was thinking about a source of energy that could strengthen my mental health. I was excited about the idea of ​​getting a four-legged companion, and without further ado, I did it after a few weeks of thinking about it. When I first saw him on the website, I felt a special connection and immediately decided to “summon” this
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Happy, healthy baby

Happy, healthy baby

March 10, 2025 | Comments Off on Happy, healthy baby

Munna rescued ME about 8 months ago. She was just over 1 year old. Skin and bones, after already having kittens. Today, she is HAPPY and HEALTH., as am I. Thank you!!   Munna now Munna
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Justice for Abused Dogs After Years-Long Legal Battle

Justice for Abused Dogs After Years-Long Legal Battle

March 4, 2025 | Comments Off on Justice for Abused Dogs After Years-Long Legal Battle

Ann Arbor, MI (February 26, 2025) – A long and painful road to justice has come to an end for two Australian Shepherds rescued from severe abuse in 2022. The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) is relieved to see accountability in the case, though it underscores the urgent need for systemic change in how animal cruelty cases are handled. In March 2022, a veterinary clinic alerted authorities after treating an 8-month-old Australian Shepherd puppy for a broken leg and discovering multiple new and old fractures across her small, 35-pound frame—contradicting claims that she had merely “fallen down the stairs.”
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Turn scared sun conure

Turn scared sun conure

March 3, 2025 | Comments Off on Turn scared sun conure

After reaching out to them, we were told they had a history of being biters and unable to be handled. I spent 5 minutes talking softly with them and telling them they were okay.  In the first minutes of my opening the carrier, they decided to climb up my hand and up on my shoulder…   Rocky and Norman now Sunset and Sunburst
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Winnie has found her forever home!

Winnie has found her forever home!

February 20, 2025 | Comments Off on Winnie has found her forever home!

My partner and I had been wanting to adopt our own dog for quite some time now, and we decided to bring in the new year with a new pup! We came to HSHV to find the right dog for us, and after going on one visit to the shelter, no one caught our eye. Upon our second visit, we saw (TiTi) Winnie. She was circulating her crate while holding a stuffie in her mouth and wiggling her butt from side to side (things she still does every single day). We really wanted to give her a forever home after
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What’s Next for Animals in 2025?

What’s Next for Animals in 2025?

February 3, 2025 | Comments Off on What’s Next for Animals in 2025?

As you may know, the 2024 Michigan legislative session closed with a wail of despair. Near the end, the State House was unable to vote due to intentional member absence, leaving hundreds of bills to die — including a long list of important animal protection bills such as: Pet license plate (funding for spay/neuter and support for shelters) Cat declaw ban Animal Bond and Forfeiture (allowing a better process to get cruelty case animals out of shelters and into loving homes) Queenie’s Law (ending painful experiments on dogs) Veterinary telehealth expansion (to better help people and pets) Ban on pet
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Laying it out there – Why eggs are expensive

Laying it out there – Why eggs are expensive

January 20, 2025 | Comments Off on Laying it out there – Why eggs are expensive

The current egg shortage and skyrocketing prices have left folks confused and upset. While some blame inflation or humane farming practices, the primary cause is a bird flu outbreak, exacerbated by factory farming practices. Bird Flu and the Egg Crisis Since early 2022, the H5N1 strain of avian influenza has devastated U.S. poultry farms, resulting in the culling of over 130 million birds, including many egg-laying hens. This sharp decline in production has caused prices to surge. Yet, the poultry industry’s response has been baffling. To save costs, the agriculture industry has reportedly resisted implementing effective biosecurity measures, allowing the
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Regarding Milan’s beloved wild turkey

Regarding Milan’s beloved wild turkey

December 11, 2024 | Comments Off on Regarding Milan’s beloved wild turkey

On December 10, 2024, our Animal Cruelty Investigation and Emergency Rescue team responded to a call from the Sheriff’s Department asking for assistance with a wild turkey. There were concerns that this turkey, living in a busy parking lot, was in danger of being hit by a car, and there were also complaints from community members about aggressive behavior. HSHV assisted in this situation with only one intention — to help with relocation — and had the ability to do so immediately. However, unbeknownst to us, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) was already on scene, as were several
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