Ann Arbor, MI (August 22, 2024) – Early Monday morning, staff at the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) were surprised to find 30 birds—26 parakeets and 4 cockatiels—abandoned outside the shelter’s front doors. The parakeets were all piled into a cardboard cat carrier, and the cockatiels were left in a cage—all a bench outside the Adoptions entrance. They were discovered by HSHV Clinic staff as they arrived for work August 19. This incident is unfortunately reminiscent of a similar occurrence in April 2023, when 19 birds and one cat were left at the shelter’s entrance. Just as in that
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Ann Arbor, MI (August 2, 2024) – The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) has successfully rescued 34 cats and kittens from a home in Manchester, Michigan. The cats, ranging in age from newborn to 6 years old, were found living in deplorable conditions. The approximately 1,000 square foot home, owned by a senior resident who had been hospitalized, was lined with trash, urine and feces. HSHV was alerted to the situation by Michigan State Police mid-July and immediately took action. The owner stated she was “overwhelmed,” and surrendered all animals to the care of HSHV. After many successive days
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Ann Arbor, MI (August 1, 2024) – After a recent famed escape from a shelter, Tiki the Houdini dog is again available for adoption. The 10-year-old stray dog has busted out of the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) after-hours not once, but twice. He was briefly adopted last week, but returned when it became clear he needed special separation anxiety help. “He is a very good boy whose heart’s desire is to be around people,” says Tanya Hilgendorf, HSHV’s CEO. “We’re hoping he can find maybe someone in their golden years—a stay-at-home mom or dad, perhaps—to share their love
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Ann Arbor, MI (July 17, 2024) – To alleviate the strain of an overflowing shelter and find families for homeless animals, Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) is currently participating in “Empty the Shelters,” a national adoption event sponsored by the Bissell Pet Foundation. And one senior pup is taking matters into his own paws. Tiki, an incredibly sweet 10-year-old stray dog found in Washtenaw County, has escaped the shelter – twice. Because HSHV is so full, he was housed in a staff office—typically considered a nice place for an animal to stay. “He was put in his crate in
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Ann Arbor, MI (July 11, 2024) – The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) is hoping to empty their shelter, with the help of BISSELL Pet Foundation and the community. From July 8-31, adopting an adult cat or dog (over 6 months of age) at HSHV will only be $50, thanks to sponsorship from BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness. “Empty the Shelters” will be taking place in 390 shelters in 44 states to help deserving shelter pets find loving homes. HSHV in Ann Arbor will participate now through July 31, offering $50
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