Posts by Wendy Welch

Jason Speidel, DVM

Jason Speidel, DVM

February 10, 2018 | Comments Off on Jason Speidel, DVM

Outpatient Veterinarian Companion Animals – Ohio State University Dr. Jason Speidel was born and raised in Ohio and attended the University of Dayton where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science.  Following this, he spent time working for the United States Senate before turning his eyes toward a career in veterinary medicine.  In 2010, he earned his DVM from Ohio State University.  While still a proud Buckeye alumnus, he hasn’t looked back since relocating to the Irish Hills area of Michigan, and has come to enjoy the ribbing received from both his Wolverine and Spartan friends. When not in
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Julie A. Spencer, DVM

Julie A. Spencer, DVM

February 10, 2018 | Comments Off on Julie A. Spencer, DVM

Foster Clinic Veterinarian Companion Animals – Michigan State University Dr. Julie Spencer completed her undergraduate degree and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. She practiced at several veterinary clinics in Ann Arbor for 12 years prior to joining HSHV 7 years ago. Her main job at HSHV is working as the Foster veterinarian. She enjoys golfing, attending UM softball and women’s basketball games, and gardening. She and her partner own 5 cats – 3 brothers (Pete, Ron, and Harry) and 2 cats who started as kittens they fostered (Montana and Sable).
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Facts about Fleas

Facts about Fleas

February 10, 2018 | Comments Off on Facts about Fleas

[print-me] Fleas are one of the most common external parasites of dogs and cats worldwide. They are more than just a nuisance; heavy flea burdens can be deadly, especially in smaller, younger, or weaker animals. Fleas are also responsible for dermatitis caused by an allergic reaction to the presence of fleas and flea bites known as flea allergy dermatitis, or FAD, which has been reported to account for over 50% of all dermatological cases reported to veterinarians. Other conditions brought on by fleas include anemia from blood loss, feline infectious anemia (a life-threatening blood parasite carried by fleas), cat scratch
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Party at the Cat Café

Party at the Cat Café

February 7, 2018 | Comments Off on Party at the Cat Café

We’re not kitten you—you can celebrate at the Tiny Lions lounge and adoption Center! The purrfect place for your birthday party, shower, or group gathering.
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Cats and Kids

Cats and Kids

February 7, 2018 | Comments Off on Cats and Kids

Kids and cats = the purrfect pairing! Ages 6-11 enjoy arts and crafts, games and other activities accompanied by feline friends at the cat cafe.
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Yoga with Cats

Yoga with Cats

February 7, 2018 | Comments Off on Yoga with Cats

Learn from the furry feline yoga masters as we practice hatha style yoga among them! Bring peace to your mind, joy to your heart, and help to homeless cats at all the same time in a Yoga with Cats class.
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Finally happy

Finally happy

February 7, 2018 | Comments Off on Finally happy

When we adopted Gypsi she was scared and hurt. Her precious owners left her in the cold outside of HSHV. When we went to go find a dog, I never thought I would be getting a small, older dog, but we fell in love with Gypsi. We knew we had to help her gain back trust. It took a little while, but know she’s as happy as can be — always smiling and just loves people!! Truly a happy ending.
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It’s true what they say, we don’t choose them–they choose us.

It’s true what they say, we don’t choose them–they choose us.

February 7, 2018 | Comments Off on It’s true what they say, we don’t choose them–they choose us.

Our two 18 yr old girls (cats) recently passed away within 6 months of each other. They were our fur kids in a most deep sense. My husband was more than ready to have an animal back in the house, and I was still resistant. In Ann Arbor, from out of town with a few hours to kill, we decided to go to Tiny Lions “just to pet some cats” and nothing more. Hahaaa, sure. When this little fur ball strutted up the cat tree and plopped down right at eye level, I quietly looked at his name tag, and
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