Ann Arbor humane society reminds drivers to be vigilant on the road during deer mating season
Officials noted that while there have been zero deer-related fatalities and less than three percent of car accidents in Tree Town are deer-related, there is still a chance of encountering Bambi and his family on the road.
Family dog taken from Ypsilanti homeโs yard, brutally killed
YSPILANTI, Mich. โ The Humane Society of Huron Valley is investigating an extreme case of animal cruelty in which an Ypsilanti dog died after enduring significant trauma. Original Story: Humane Society of Huron Valley seeks tips on mutilated dog found in YpsilantiA neighbor found Tysonโs brutally beaten body Monday on Ecorse Road, less than three miles from where he lived. The lovable family dog was taken from his home, leaving his family heartbroken and desperate for answers. I want somebody to help.โThe family has put up flyers around the neighborhood in hopes someone may have seen something. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Humane Society of Huron Valley at 734-661-3560.
Humane Society of Huron Valley seeks tips on mutilated dog found in Ypsilanti
YSPILANTI, Mich. โ Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) animal cruelty investigators are asking community members for leads about a dead dog found on the side of Ecorse Road near Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti on Monday. โThese werenโt stabs,โ said HSHV Animal Cruelty and Rescue Supervisor Melinda Szabelski. AdThe family found the mutilated dog on the side of the road two-and-a-half miles away from their home after searching and posting online. They called HSHV animal cruelty investigators after seeing that the dog may have been intentionally harmed, said HSHV. Humane Society investigators didnโt find blood or any other typical signs that the dog may have been hit by a car, the organization said.
โDeer Doctorโ to visit Ann Arbor virtually in April
Known as the โDeer Doctor,โ Baker is an author, conservationist and consultant to the Humane Society of the United States. The city of Ann Arbor has spent $750,000 on deer management since 2015, when the Ann Arbor City Council approved a four-year deer management plan, according to the HSHV. โScientists and wildlife biologists confirm that Ann Arbor does not have an overpopulation of deer. Within those responses, 700 reported not taking deer-preventative measures and 73% stated their enjoyment of seeing deer in Ann Arbor, HSHV said. AdThose interested in the free seminar with the โDeer Doctorโ can visit hshv.org/gardenwithdeer.
๐ Five women making an impact in Ann Arbor
The pair has left their mark on restaurants, bars, offices and more throughout town, including Spencer, YORK, Nightcap, Ann Arbor Pharmacy and Duo Securityโs offices. Lisa Sauve, CEO and Principal of Synecdoche Design Studio in Ann Arbor. Ariah Schugat has been handing out free phone charging kits to individuals experiencing homelessness in Ann Arbor. Know someone who loves Ann Arbor? All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.
๐ Five women making an impact in Ann Arbor
The pair has left their mark on restaurants, bars, offices and more throughout town, including Spencer, YORK, Nightcap, Ann Arbor Pharmacy and Duo Securityโs offices. Lisa Sauve, CEO and Principal of Synecdoche Design Studio in Ann Arbor. Ariah Schugat has been handing out free phone charging kits to individuals experiencing homelessness in Ann Arbor. Know someone who loves Ann Arbor? All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.
Humane Society of Huron Valley investigator named โlocal heroโ by Humane Society of the United States
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) cruelty and rescue supervisor Melinda Szabelski has been named a โlocal heroโ for her work fighting for animals. Szabelski is one of 14 people in the United States to receive the annual award, which is given by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Stop Puppy Mills Campaign. โHundreds of animals are living better lives now because of the response of Melinda and her colleagues. Melinda is the Cruelty and Rescue Supervisor at the Humane Society of Huron Valley in Ann Arbor, MI and has been working... Posted by The Humane Society of the United States - Puppy Mills Campaign on Friday, February 12, 2021In 2020, Szabelski was the lead investigator during a raid of Ypsilanti Township pet store, Pet City Pets. โThere are still 10,000 puppy mills operating in the United States.
Little Paws Story Time is back at Humane Society of Huron Valley in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR โ Just when you thought all in-person kidsโ activities were canceled for the foreseeable future, Humane Society of Huron Valley has relaunched its weekly Little Paws Story Time. Designed for children ages two through five, classes take place each Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the shelterโs Education Center. Each session is limited to eight children with one adult caregiver per child. To register for upcoming story times, click here. The Humane Society of Huron Valley is at 3100 Cherry Hill Rd.
Humane Society of Huron Valley seeks information on animals found in Ypsilanti
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Humane Society of Huron Valley is asking for tips regarding three dead puppies and one dead iguana found near a floating dock in Ypsilantiโs Peninsular Park. The puppies were found at the edge of the river while the iguana was discovered in the water. The puppies are estimated to be a few days old and are pit bull or pit bull mix dogs. The iguana is estimated to be under a year old. Anyone with information on the dead animals is asked to call HSHVโs Cruelty and Rescue Department at 734-661-3512.
Ann Arbor Distilling Company introduces new collaborative cocktails with local organizations
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Get into the spirit of giving with Ann Arbor Distilling Companyโs new canned cocktails. Hereโs how it works:Humane Society of Huron Valley, Ann Arbor Art Center, Eleโs Place and Ann Arbor Film Festival each have their own unique drink. Mindbender was created with the Ann Arbor Film Festival, which will host its annual experimental film festival in March. (Ann Arbor Distilling Company)As of now, Ann Arbor Distilling Company plans to offer the cocktails through the holiday season, according to Fox. Order a four-pack (or two) of the new cocktails on the Ann Arbor Distilling Company website.
Ann Arbor dispensary starts fundraiser for Humane Society of Huron Valley
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Cloud Cannabis is partnering up with the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) to help homeless animals in Washtenaw County. Between Dec. 3-23, the marijuana dispensary will donate 3 percent of its Ann Arbor store sales to the Washtenaw County humane society. The fundraiser marks the launch Cloud Cannabisโ Cloud Cares program, which will donate to organizations near its Ann Arbor and Muskegon stores. We hope people will join us in our mission this December to raise funds for the Humane Society of Huron Valley.โLaura Crouch, an HSHV development and marketing specialist, added that the humane society was grateful for the donations as many of its in-person fundraisers were canceled in 2020. Cloud Cannabis opened its Ann Arbor store, located at 1760 Plymouth Road, in October.
New Humane Society of Huron Valley program encourages youth literacy with adoptable animals
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Children in the Ann Arbor area can now practice their reading with an attentive (and possibly drooling) audience. Humane Society of Huron Valleyโs latest program, Reading Rescue, partners homeless animals in its care with children looking to read to a nonjudgmental partner. Participants can read their favorite book to HSHV animals on selected Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to noon. Each session costs $10, and include covers a humane education lesson, a group read-aloud time and a dog meet-and-greet. Rescue Reading will take place onSunday, Nov. 8: 10 a.m. โ noonWednesday, Nov. 11: 1-3 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 15: 10 a.m. โ noonWednesday, Nov. 18: 1-3 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 22: 10 a.m. โ noonWednesday, Nov. 25: 1-3 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 29: 10 a.m. โ noon
Humane Society of Huron Valleyโs virtual Compassionate Feast to feature wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Held every year, the Humane Society of Huron Valleyโs Compassionate Feast raises funds to support Ann Arbor area animals in need of adoption, food and veterinary services. This year the event will be online from 7 to 10 p.m. on Nov. 6 with special guest Jeff Corwin. A wildlife conservationist and biologist, Corwin has hosted numerous television shows and documentaries on Animal Planet, Discovery Channel and Travel Channel among others. His ABC series, โOcean Mysteries with Jeff Corwinโ received an Emmy for Outstanding Travel Program. In addition to a virtual talk with Corwin, the 15th annual Compassionate Feast will feature a silent auction and a mixology lesson from Ann Arbor Distilling Company.
Tip leads to rescue of about 4 dozen dogs, cats from Washtenaw County home
PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. About four dozen dogs and cats have been rescued from a Pittsfield Township home. A tip led investigators Friday to the home where they found 31 dogs and 14 cats, the Humane Society of Huron Valley said Tuesday. Many thanks to the community members who saw animals in dire need and spoke out on their behalf, says Tanya Hilgendorf, HSHVs CEO. Its also important to remember when animals are in danger, there are often vulnerable humans in danger as well. Community members can report suspected animal abuse to HSHV at 734-661-3512 or hshv.org/report.
Humane Society of Huron Valley asks for help to find lost cat
All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV. The Humane Society of Huron Valley is asking for help to find a lost Ann Arbor cat. He darted out of his Ann Arbor home (north side, off Green between Plymouth and Nixon) Sunday, and his family really misses him! He's a Maine Coone gray lynx point with bright white paws and chin ruff, front declawed, and currently looks like a little lion, as he's been groomed to have his head, face and tail long, with the rest of his fur short. If you see Buckley, please contact HSHV's Lost & Found at 734-661-3545.
Humane Society of Huron Valley to host Jackson Galaxy at annual fundraising dinner in Ann Arbor
Compassionate Feast speaker and cat behavioralist Jackson Galaxy. Photo | Jackson Galaxy, courtesy of the Humane Society of Huron ValleyANN ARBOR, Mich. - On Nov. 1, the Humane Society of Huron Valley will host cat behavioralist and speaker Jackson Galaxy at its 14th annual Compassionate Feast. The event will be held at the Michigan League Ballroom and will celebrate the accomplishments of the HSHV, community support for the Humane Society and, of course, animals. Photo courtesy of the Humane Society of Huron Valley . For information regarding ticket wait lists or the event menu, visit the Compassionate Feast event page.
Animal Advocates of Ann Arbor to hold annual BARk Crawl on Sept. 14
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - On Sept. 14, join other animal lovers at the annual Animal Advocates of Ann Arbor BARk Crawl in downtown Ann Arbor. Starting at 1 p.m. at Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, humans and dogs are welcome to join the BARk Crawl, hosted by Animal Advocates of Ann Arbor. More About Animal Advocates of Ann ArborAnimal Advocates of Ann Arbor is a young professionals group of animal advocates in the Ann Arbor area. The group works to raise awareness of animal advocacy, volunteers and fundraises for the Humane Society of Huron Valley. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.
Color with cats courtesy of the Humane Society of Huron Valley in Ann Arbor Sept. 15
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - On Sept. 15, color with fuzzy feline friends from the Humane Society of Huron Valley at the Tiny Lions Lounge and Adoption Center in Ann Arbor. Tickets are $10 and registration for the event is required through the Tiny Lions website. Coloring supplies along with refreshments and snacks will be provided by the Humane Society of Huron Valley. For more events, like Mewvie Nights or Yoga with cats, visit the Tiny Lions activities page. Admission to the Tiny Lions Lounge is $7 for an hour or $4 for a half-hour.
Looking for a new pet? Name your price on dogs, cats at Humane Society of Huron Valley this week
Name your own price on adoptable dogs and cats at the Humane Society of Huron Valley through Aug. 4, 2019. ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The Humane Society of Huron Valley is full of dogs and cats who need homes. The shelter is putting animals 6 months and older up for adoption for whatever price adopters want to pay, through Sunday. The Humane Society has an application that must be approved before an animal can be adopted. Learn how to ease your dog's anxiety in the video below:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Looking for a new pet? Name your price on dogs, cats at Humane Society of Huron Valley this week
ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Humane Society of Huron Valley is full of dogs and cats who need homes. The shelter is putting animals 6 months and older up for adoption for whatever price adopters want to pay, through Sunday. The Humane Society has an application that must be approved before an animal can be adopted. Learn more about the adoption process here. Learn how to ease your dog's anxiety in the video below:
Humane Society of Huron Valley's 'Pets of the Week' for Aug. 13
The same could be said of any animal, which is one of many reasons we try to highlight the Humane Society of Huron Valley's "Pets of the Week" -- furry friends who are looking for their forever homes. โThough we believe all of our animals are special, every week we highlight a few โPets of the Week,โ and discount their adoption fee 10 percent," HSHV communications director Wendy Welch said by email. (Credit: HSHV)"Meet Ludo, a sweet and wiggly 4-year-old doggie who is ready for his new forever home. Milo is currently living in one of HSHV's wonderful foster homes. If you're looking for a wonderful family addition, you can't go wrong by visiting HSHV.