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Can you believe these cat houses?! Such talent at our Halloween Great Cardboard Challenge👻 Join us for our next Great Cardboard Challenge on Dec 11! Get a spirited team of adults together, and we'll provide all the materials you need to craft a festive feline fort! events.hshv.org/events/hshv/...

It's Greg! He may not have shown much enthusiasm for the snow last week, but he sure looked cute in it ❄️❄️❄️

There's no better cure for the winter blues than Emmett! Imagine: every snowfall, you get to see this majestic boy zooming around in his element ❄️ Emmet is looking for a dog-savvy adopter without young kids, and may get along with other dogs, but ould have to meet them before adoption!

Join the kitties at Tiny Lions cat cafe for some yoga! Offered every Thursday evening and Sunday morning😸 Sign up for the next session of Yoga With Cats at: 🐈‍⬛ tinylions.org/yoga 🐈‍⬛

Almost 2 months ago, Marshall Meowthers came to us in this tiny hoodie. He was a tough 1.3lb fella who'd chased off two large dogs who were trying to mess with him! Now, he's happily found his forever home. Congrats to Marshall Meowthers and his lucky person ❤️

September is Happy Cat Month! If you have unsocial community cats in your neighborhood in need of medical care, find info on our TNR program at 🐾 hshv.org/tnr 🐾 #HappyCatMonth #TrapNeuterReturn #CommunityCats #KindnessForAllKinds #LoveStartsHere

Labor Day weekend, we rescued 126 animals from a person with a history of animal cruelty-related convictions and felony charges: dogs, cats, horses, goats, sheep, reptiles and more, many in poor health. This is one of the toughest times our shelter has faced. www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news...

Perfect Dog Alert! Somebody come get Sage Grouse! You'll usually see him curled up sweetly in his kennel with his soft blankets and his stuffy toys, looking at you sweetly with his big brown eyes and a wagging tail. Sage is 2 years old, and would likely prefer to be your only pet. Meet him today!

The busy summer is coming to a close -- which means STORYTIME IS BACK! 📚 Bring your little one under 5 to Little Paws Toddler Time at our main shelter, and Tiny Tails Toddler Time at Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center 😸 hshv.org/storytime

Our shelter will be closed on Labor Day, but we're open the rest of the weekend! And may we say--three day weekends are an excellent time to bring home a new family member. See who's available at 🐾 hshv.org/adopt 🐾 or stop by the shelter any time to meet Pickles and his buddies!

Parents: Want this Friday night to yourselves? Drop off your kids at Tiny Lions for "Cats & Kids", where they'll get to enjoy snacks, games and the kittens at the cat cafe! events.hshv.org/events/hshv/...

5 chicken friends got adopted yesterday, and you're not gonna believe this but... we have 5 MORE looking for homes. 🐣 Bird people, where you at?? Find our available chickens (Pollo, Huevos, Panchito, Allan-A-Dale, and Chantecler) at hshv.org/adopt or stop by any time--no appointment needed!

Bumblebee is pouting this morning because she's worried we might not have enough food for this week's Bountiful Bowls food pick-up day. 😢 Our pet food pantry helps pet pawrents all across Washtenaw County. Can you lend a paw to make sure they have full bellies this week? hshv.org/wishlist 💞

It's party time: tickets for the 20th annual Compassionate Feast are 15% off through Sunday, August 17! hshv.org/feast Join us Friday, October 24 at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth. Last year this popular event sold out, and we look forward to another full house!

Let's go behind-the-scenes: meet Fish Eye Blind and Pidgeot! These unlikely roommates are living in our Rescue Team's office and are each looking for a forever home. Fish Eye Blind needs a minimum 55 gallon tank, and Pidgeot needs a spacious cage, healthy diet and plenty of enrichment!

We can't get over these adorable pics of Laredo that our volunteer photographer took this weekend! This boy is 6 months old and available for visits and adoption, even though he's not yet on the website. Come meet him today or call us at 734-662-5585!

Got an animal-loving kiddo in K-2nd grade? HSHV will be teaching an after school Junior Veterinarians course at King Elementary this fall! 🐾 Enrollment will be open starting August 5th. anc.apm.activecommunities.com/aareced/acti...

Sandra is an incredible dog, y'all. Trust us, we've been getting to know her since FEBRUARY🥹 She's nearly 2, wants a home without other dogs or kids under 5. From playing tug on land to playing mermaids in the pool, this little lady fills every moment with maximum fun. 🎉 She is free to adopt!

Did you know not all of our dogs are housed in the public adoption area? Don't overlook Ethel! Ethel prefers the quieter, non-public side of the shelter. She has a heart of gold and loves zooming after tennis balls, but can be shy at first. She'd love to be your only dog, and is free to adopt!

Sneak peek: Bunny isn't on our website yet, but he's available for adoption! Bunny has a charming grin, but can be pretty shy. He'd do best in a home without young kids, though he has lived with another dog in the past. We don't know his history around cats. Call us to learn more! 734-662-5585 🐰

ALERT: Our shelter is FULL of animals who need to find their forever homes as soon as pawssible! Here are some of the doggies who aren't on our website yet, but are ready to meet with you today!

From Raine's foster: "Raine is quite literally the biggest cuddle bug. I think he forgets he’s not a small dog some days 💞"

Does your dog want a friend? Lychee (left) and Bitsy (right) are youngsters who love playing with other dogs! If you have an active home where these ladies can get their zoomies out, without small kids or cats, come meet them today!

Hey! Shiloh needs ya to know a couple of things: 1) We are closed July 4th 2) Animals are most likely to run away from home during the bang-bang-booming of the 4th of July. Double check that your pet's microchip info and ID tags are up to date! Have a safe and happy holiday!

What would be the purrfect volunteer assignment for you? Tiny Lions Cat Cafe new volunteer orientation is Monday, July 7th from 4-5pm. Hope you can join us! 😻 events.hshv.org/events/hshv/...

"Festus is my absolute favorite. He’s so fun in the play yard and a just a big overall goof ball. He would be a good addition to a good family." - HSHV dog walking volunteer Learn more about Festus at hshv.org/adopt!

Piles of kittens are coming in, and we could use as many fosters as we can get! Whether you're interested in learning to bottle-feed, care for more independent kittens or for adult cats and dogs, we'd love to have your help! Signing up is easy🐾 Learn more at hshv.org/foster!

Bring your little one to Little Paws Toddler Time at our main shelter, or Tiny Tails Toddler Time at our cat cafe! Kids under 5 can listen to an animal story, plus make crafts and visit with furry friends 😸 Tiny Tales: events.hshv.org/events/hshv/... Little Paws: events.hshv.org/events/hshv/...

Sprite is as bubbly as his name! He's a happy, wiggly 2.5 year old who's still learning his manners, but for the right person, Sprite could be the ultimate adventure buddy AND couch companion. If you have a home without kids under 5, come meet this magical creature!

Enjoy the many faces of John eating treats -- and just imagine, you could be looking at this cute face every day! Come in and meet him or contact us for more info at 734-662-5585 or [email protected] 🐾 John is about 3 years old and enjoys hanging out with new people and other dogs.

Did you know some of our most special dogs aren’t in the main adoption area? Ethel is one of them—housed in a quiet part of the shelter, where visitors often miss her. But she’s worth the extra effort! Ethel can be shy, but has a heart of gold and is FREE to adopt to the right home!

Would you like to share your life with a four-legged friend, but aren't able to adopt? We'd love to have you as an HSHV foster volunteer! Visit 🐾 hshv.org/foster 🐾 to see which of our animals are waiting for foster homes, and start the process to join our team. 🥰

See a baby bird alone on the ground? Usually it's best to leave them alone, but sometimes they need help! Check out this useful chart, and contact HSHV’s rescue line at 734-661-3512 if you're in Washtenaw County and see an animal who needs assistance.

Sesame is already making herself at home at her new foster's, loving the patio furniture and sunshine! Call us at 734-662-5585 to set up a meeting with this 1.5 year old lady 🥰 She's free to adopt if she finds the right fit, and is looking for a home without cats!

Have you met our Tiny Lions yoga instructors?? 🧘‍♀️🐈 Yoga With Cats sessions happen at Tiny Lions every Sunday morning with Jen and Thursday evening with Taylor. 😸 Now through May 15th, use code MAYYOGA5 to get $5 off your yoga session! events.hshv.org/events/hshv/...

Dylan is an FeLV+ kitty on the prowl for a home! FeLV (Feline Leukemia) is a virus contagious to other cats, but not to people or other pets. So other than not living with other cats, this confident, social, active boy is ready for a wide variety of homes -- maybe even with a doggy sibling 😻

Maybe a good time to talk about if you have a favorite plant-based milk? 🥛 www.mlive.com/news/2025/04...

We expect to welcome 31 puppies to HSHV tonight, who will be available for adoption on Friday, April 25th! Sign up for tomorrow's email with full info on each pup, as well as the adoption process: hshv.org/lovetrainemail

Winter has turned to spring, and Lakota is still here 💔 While he was having a tough time in the shelter, he's really opened up in foster. He is free to adopt if he finds the right match 💛 hshv.org/adopt

7 year old Chia was in critical condition—dehydrated, starving and suffering from multiple abdominal hernias. We got her a rare and costly surgery, and she's not only healing well but finally looking for a home! Chia prefers no small kids or cats, but is a total Velcro cat with adult humans 😍

Chacha is a sweet 6 year old piglet looking for a home 💗 She is getting some care from our shelter medical team currently, but we are still looking to have an adopter lined up for her!

Walk & Wag: the best dog-watching you'll have all year! Join us May 17th at Rolling Hills Park in Ypsilanti for a fun-filled day, including a 5k run, mile walk and dog festival! hshv.org/walkandwag

Golden girl Shasta enjoyed her shelter break a volunteer! She played other dogs, loved the car, slept well overnight and even had a bath! Shasta is a 10 year old Dogo Argentina, in our care since the end of February. She's looking for a home without cats, but is great with other dogs and people🤍

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month! 🐾❤️‍🩹 Do you know what to do if you suspect an animal needs our help? To report suspected cruelty, neglect, or orphaned/injured wildlife in Washtenaw County, please call our Cruelty & Rescue officers any time at (734) 661-3512.

We have two beautiful doggos for you to meet: Tango & Foxtrot! Tango is a male, Foxtrot is female. They are both 2 years old, playful, confident and smart! If you have a home for one of these beauties, check out their profiles at hshv.org/adopt 🐾

Lady has left the building! She came to us in December after being hit by a car, hardly able to walk and so severely injured that we weren't sure she'd make it. But after surgery, and Lady pulled through! Now she's finally found an adopter who is in love with her and committed to her care 🥰

This cute youngster is Elina! She's about 10 months old and incredibly sweet, she just struggles in the shelter. Once she's in a home where she can decompress, relax and love her people, we know that the affectionate pup we glimpse from time to time will fully blossom 💗

Doesn't everyone want someone to look at them the way Lady does? She's 4 year old, 60lb lovebug, but is tired of being cooped up at the shelter and needs an adopter to rescue her! Lady would like to be your only dog. This sweet, funny, snuggly Lady is FREE to adopt if she finds the right fit 💛

Here's Noble doing one of his favorite things: chatting! He has a cute raspy meow and loves to hear himself talk 💗 We removed a bb embedded on the top of his head, and he's healing well. Noble can be described as a dog-cat: social, confident, goofy, and overall an easy, derpy guy. Meet him today!