Thirty-four cats and kittens were were rescued from a Washtenaw County home that was “lined with trash, urine and feces.”

Tiki, a 10-year-old stray, took the shelter’s July “Empty the Shelters” event to heart and snuck out of the HSHV office and out of the building.

Tiki, a 10-year-old stray, took the shelter’s July “Empty the Shelters” event to heart and snuck out of the HSHV office and out of the building.

All adoptable animals are vaccinated, microchipped and spayed or neutered as part of the HSHV’s adoption program.

Residents who adopt before the end of the “free” adoption special will also receive a free start bag of dog food, discounts on supplies and post-adoption support.

“April usually means fewer dogs coming into our shelter,” said HSHV COO Matt Schaecher. “But not this year. We’re facing an urgent capacity situation, and really need folks to adopt.”

The vaccine clinic will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis at the Manchester United Methodist Church in Manchester.

Skeeter and Bridgette are two pups who have been at the shelter for a very long time despite HSHV’s best efforts.

Right now, HSHV has 56 dogs, 35 cats and several rabbits and guinea pigs available for adoption, according to its website.

The five-month-old pup was found by good Samaritans outside in a crate.

The pup was discovered in a cage near 3:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, near the intersection of Leforge and Green Roads in Ypsilanti.

Adoptable cats and dogs at HSHV have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and given an initial health check.

Vaccines will be offered to dogs and cats on a first-come, first-served basis to Washtenaw County community members who qualify.

Rocket Fizz is donating 10% of its sales on Saturday to the Humane Society of Huron Valley.

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.

Fire department officials said that the little bandit was caught in a hole in the bottom of the dumpster.

Created by the Humane Society of Huron Valley, the award is given to local youth ages 12-17 who have impacted the community by advocating for area animals, people and the environment.

The nonprofit animal shelter opened an investigation into the abandonment of the 17 cats and a potential ongoing hoarding situation.

The cuties need extra love, but HSHV staff say they are well worth the effort.

The Ann Arbor animal shelter is offering free adoptions for adult cats and adult dogs between Saturday, Aug. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 3, in order to help animals in need find furrever homes.

The pup is the second abandoned and abused dog the Humane Society of Huron Valley took in between June 23-29.

Witnesses in the area said they saw a man kicking the animal before abandoning it and leaving the scene, according to HSHV officials.

Whether it's a medical emergency or a house fire, Humane Society of Huron Valley offers a temporary emergency shelter program for pets while families deal with a crisis.

Officials from the Humane Society of Huron Valley are sounding the alarm after seeing a steep increase in the number of local pet owners needing emergency housing.

HSHV officials are urging Ann Arbor area pet owners to be careful of dangerous traps after the recent passage of an amendment to wildlife regulations.

HSHV's Walk and Wag returns this month with a race, walk, kids' dash and more.

Friends for Life will offer support with veterinary care, pet supplies, in-home support, short-term housing and animal visits.

“We want to remind folks that we understand hard times, and we are here if you need help,” said HSHV CEO Tanya Hilgendorf in a release.

The Humane Society of Huron Valley has seen a 60% increase in Parvo cases from last year.

HSHV is issuing a call for all dog and cat owners to get their pets microchipped.

The downtown Ann Arbor theater will show entries in the fifth annual New York Cat Film Festival at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 15.

HSHV is waiving fees for its long-term residents in order to expedite their adoptions.

Here are 10 of our team's favorite stories from this year.

The commemorative collectibles will consist of unique images of lost furry, feathered or scaly loved ones and an unchangeable spot on the internet

Across the state of Michigan, animal rescues and shelters are “battling a capacity crisis of historic levels,” according to the Humane Society of Huron Valley.

The jolly man in red will make appearances around Tree Town through December as the Christmas holiday gets closer.

It can be hard finding the right gift, and even more difficult to find one that is special. Here are 4 unique to Ann Arbor.

The Main Street candy store is donating 10 percent of its sales made during Small Business Saturday to the Humane Society of Huron Valley

HSHV's Compassionate Feast returns Nov. 4 to the Michigan League.

The program transports animals to the Cherry Hill Road facility using a specially-equipped van and trained staff.

Think charitably on Tuesday during National Nonprofits Day.

Beagles rescued from a research breeding facility were visited by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel at the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) on Tuesday.

Beagles rescued from a research facility in Cumberland, Virginia, are headed to Tree Town to find their forever homes.

From July 11 to July 31, HSHV is reducing adoption fees for adult dogs and cats to just $25.

HSHV is inviting the community to "spread the love."

In May, students at the elementary school, located on Ann Arbor’s eastside, raised $2,942.67 for the Humane Society of Huron Valley.

We’ve put together a list of gift ideas from Ann Arbor area businesses and organizations that show dad how much you care.

John Michael Stewart has been sentenced after pleading guilty to animal abuse.

Toyota and Subaru of Ann Arbor hold grand opening event.

A Ypsilanti resident faces a repeated felony charge of neglect for 25 animals after HSHV cruelty investigators removed 21 cats and 1 dog.

A man who allegedly left his dog tied to a door without food or water will be charged with animal cruelty and abandonment, according to the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV).

A dog was found dead in a cage and frozen to the ground near Village Grove apartments in Ypsilanti, according to the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV).

Cruelty investigators are asking the community for tips relating to a dead dog found in a frozen cage in the small field near Share Avenue west of South Harris Road.

The adult cats were found sick, in need of care and medical attention, HSHV said.

The Ann Arbor animal shelter, at 3100 Cherry Hill Rd., reported that almost 6,000 animals passed through its doors.

On Monday, Penn and Belton each pled guilty to one count of animal abandonment/cruelty and were sentenced to one year of probation, said HSHV in a release.

Through Dec. 20, the Ann Arbor animal shelter is waiving adoption fees for a select group of long-term-stay adult animals

From Wednesday to Sunday, high school students can visit the Humane Society of Huron Valley’s cat café, at 5245 Jackson Rd., for free feline therapy.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, pet parents can drop in to have photos of their furbabies taken with Santa at the Ann Arbor animal supply store.

Isabel Sutton and Oreen Morag, of Ann Arbor, and Sydney Bennett of Canton, have been honored by the nonprofit organization for their hard work and compassion.

A man and a woman from Ypsilanti have been charged with beating a puppy.

The nonprofit organization has retooled its Little Paws Story Time events to be more comfortable for those considered neurodivergent or on the autism spectrum.

Between Friday, Oct. 29, and Sunday, Oct. 31, the Boylesque Drag will perform at three in-person events around Washtenaw County.

Families can participate in activities throughout the animal shelter, play games, go trick or treating, take pictures with Happy the Hound and meet adoptable animals.

The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) and new community partners are working together to feed hungry Washtenaw County pets.

Julie Dunning has sold her Toyota and Subaru dealerships after a 51-year presence in Ann Arbor.

CatVideoFest is back at the Michigan Theater this month.

This father of 10 and symbol of our nation and freedom was in quite a bit of peril, dangling upside down and caught in a fishing line over the Huron River in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

A popular American bald eagle found tangled in fishing line a few weeks ago at Ann Arbor’s Argo Park has been released back into the city.

Last Saturday, an American bald eagle tangled in fishing line was rescued by rescue officers from the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) near Argo Park.

The Ann Arbor animal shelter is looking for animal lovers to fill open full- and part-time positions, as well as seasonal openings.

YSPILANTI, Mich. – 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 Tyson’s 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.”The 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.

YSPILANTI, Mich. – 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. “These weren’t stabs,” 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 didn’t find blood or any other typical signs that the dog may have been hit by a car, the organization said.

Known as the “Deer Doctor,” 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. “Scientists 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 “Deer Doctor” can visit hshv.org/gardenwithdeer.

The pair has left their mark on restaurants, bars, offices and more throughout town, including Spencer, YORK, Nightcap, Ann Arbor Pharmacy and Duo Security’s 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.

The pair has left their mark on restaurants, bars, offices and more throughout town, including Spencer, YORK, Nightcap, Ann Arbor Pharmacy and Duo Security’s 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.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) cruelty and rescue supervisor Melinda Szabelski has been named a “local hero” 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. “Hundreds 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. “There are still 10,000 puppy mills operating in the United States.

ANN ARBOR – Just when you thought all in-person kids’ 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 shelter’s 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.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Humane Society of Huron Valley is asking for tips regarding three dead puppies and one dead iguana found near a floating dock in Ypsilanti’s 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 HSHV’s Cruelty and Rescue Department at 734-661-3512.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Get into the spirit of giving with Ann Arbor Distilling Company’s new canned cocktails. Here’s how it works:Humane Society of Huron Valley, Ann Arbor Art Center, Ele’s 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, Mich. – 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 Cannabis’ 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.”Laura 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.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Children in the Ann Arbor area can now practice their reading with an attentive (and possibly drooling) audience. Humane Society of Huron Valley’s 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. – noonWednesday, Nov. 11: 1-3 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 15: 10 a.m. – noonWednesday, Nov. 18: 1-3 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 22: 10 a.m. – noonWednesday, Nov. 25: 1-3 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 29: 10 a.m. – noon

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Held every year, the Humane Society of Huron Valley’s 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, “Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin” 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.

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.

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.

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.

On Nov. 1, the Humane Society of Huron Valley will host cat behavioralist and speaker Jackson Galaxy at its 14th annual Compassionate Feast.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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. “Though we believe all of our animals are special, every week we highlight a few ‘Pets of the Week,’ 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.