A unique holiday, Valentine's Day is celebrated around the world. Even animals like Tilly seem to get into it! 🐾 ❤️❤️Happy Valentine's Day, friends!❤️❤️ P.S. Come meet Tilly or one of her many fur-iends and fall in love 😻 vist.ly/4rjzc

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Hello, you there! Wirt is waiting for you to bring him home! This 2 year old boy is such a nice, easygoing guy, and should do well in a wide variety of homes -- as long as there are no kitties around! Come meet Wirt or contact us at 734-662-5585 or [email protected].

We know you know this, but maybe your friends and family don't? Here's why animal abuse should be taken seriously. https://aldf.org/article/the-link-between-cruelty-to-animals-and-violence-toward-humans-2/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

🎉Exciting News! 🎉We now offer Low Cost Vaccine Clinics (LCVCs) on select 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬! Book your spot now: https://us.provetcloud.com/5786/onlinebooking/?lang=en-us&reasongroup=9. Hurry, spots are filling fast!

You know that kid who looks bigger but is still a little kid inside? That's Churro. At 10 months, he's got the innocence of a puppy and the effervescent energy of a kid. https://www.hshv.org/adopt/detail/?aid=60129431&cid=5&tid=Dog #adoptabledog

This buck was found tangled tightly around a tree with his antlers trapped in netting from a damaged soccer goal. Thank you to the community member who witnessed this and called our Emergency Rescue team! When you see wildlife in distress, you can reach us at 734-661-3512 🦉

HSHV encourages the community to keep an eye out for pets left unattended due to situations such as emergency, detention, or other crises. https://www.hshv.org/hshv-highlights-risk-to-pets-when-owners-are-suddenly-taken-or-hospitalized/ [Stock photo credit: Unsplash]

Some see snow as a burden. Hazel Grace sees it like: 😍 vist.ly/4pp27

What do Shark Boy, Moose and Lemonade have in common? They'll all be available for adoption on Friday! We expect a total of 25 pups to be ready for visits, and we hope they find homes soon ❤️ hshv.org/lovetrainemail

It's Gracie! This 10 year old bulldog just wants a cozy bed and a quiet home. Visit with her and she'll softly snort and blink at you, happy for attention while she stays curled up warm and cozy! Do you have a home for this potato, without dogs or young children? 734-662-5585 or [email protected]

When you'd rather not live with kids or other dogs, and probably no cats either, that doesn't leave many options! But it's important to be honest about the type of home Atticus needs, because he hopes it'll be forever ❤️ Atticus is a shy 6 year old GSD mix. Come meet him or call us at 734-662-5585!

Prideaux lives in an area of the shelter where you won't see her unless you ask -- this girl is quite overwhelmed in the public area and prefers the quiet side of the shelter. So please do, because she wants to meet you!! German Shepherd fans: we know you're out there!

"The GOODEST BOY, stuck to me like glue, leaned into pets, soft eyes, tried to crawl in my lap, no issue for vaccines, lovely." That's the first note we wrote about Troy when he arrived, and it still sums him up pretty well!

Georgie & Crookie the mice refused to come out for a photo, but we promise they're in there...they live in a super cool habitat which their adopter can keep! These shy mice came to us after their former guardian passed away, and we hope to find them a very loving home ❤️

Looking for a fancy boy to add to your roost? Meet Bobble Hat, Fancy Hat and Taylor Swift (yes, Taylor is also a boy!). These nice roosters will even do a bit of shoulder-sitting if you let them! Meet them today or contact Adoptions at 734-662-5585 or [email protected]!

Enchilada keeps being overlooked due to her scarred eye. While her vision isn't 100%, you would never know it! Enchilada is a 7 month old tiny tiger who loves to play hard, sleep hard and cuddle! We hope to find this girly a home for the holidays ❤️❄️

📅 2026 HSHV Calendars now available — just $12! Plus: FREE calendar with any $50 purchase in our retail store. Shop, save lives, get cuteness. 🐾💛

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. 🥰