Now through July 31, 2022, you can adopt an adult dog or cat at HSHV for just $25, thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation's "Empty the Shelter" promotion.
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Posts by Wendy Welch
The best of kisses
Six months ago, we adopted Kisses -- a ten-year-old toothless cat. He is the perfect pet for us.
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Think teaching a dog tricks is silly? Think again…
People often differentiate between “obedience” training for their dogs, and “trick” training. Often we minimize behaviors that we label as “tricks,” when in fact they can be very useful skills to teach.
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Get More to Love for Less at Humane Society of Huron Valley
“While supplies last,” adult dogs and cats are 50% off, kittens are adopt-one-get-one-free, and small mammals are free.
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Separation anxiety is treatable!
As people are increasingly going back to the office, many dog parents are concerned about their pet experiencing separation anxiety. Here's the good news.
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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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How to talk with children about pet loss
Wording is often a real challenge. Here are some prompts that may help you plan what to say to your children and/or children in your life. Remember that there are rarely “the right words” and that planning ahead, though difficult, may help you feel more prepared to discuss pet loss. On explaining death: “His/her body stopped working” or “his/her heart stopped working” and that means that he/she is dead and won’t ever wake up. For very young children: When a pet dies it means they stop moving, they don’t see or hear us, they don’t wake up again. On talking
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Dog gone car sickness
Car sickness is a fairly common problem, especially among puppies. To prevent a potentially life-long fear of cars, follow these tips.
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Breaking news: Washtenaw County urges State to let retired research animals be adopted
The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) applauds the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners for the Washtenaw County Resolution in Support of Teddy’s Law passed Wednesday, March 16, 2022. The resolution notes that though it is standard practice for research facilities to kill the dogs and cats “at the end of their use… companion animals used in research can and should be given a chance at finding a loving home.” “Teddy’s Law,” named after a former research beagle, was introduced into the Michigan State House by Representatives Kevin Hertel (D) and Tommy Brann (R) over a year ago, but has
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Casting Call for Ann Arbor Pets
Award-winning local pet photographer Kat Ku hopes to tell heartwarming “tails” of Ann Arbor. She’s calling on area pet owners to share stories of their pets while helping her support the homeless animals at the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV). For $150, which includes a $50 donation back to HSHV, folks will receive a custom photo session of their pet anywhere in Ann Arbor (including their home), and their pet will be featured in a 2-page spread in the upcoming coffee table book “Tails of Ann Arbor,” to be published in the fall of 2022. “We’ve all been through
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