My Nonprofit Reviews

I moved back to Ann Arbor from Massachusetts three years ago. Prior to the move, I lost my beloved dog Maizie to lymphoma, following a siege with Cushing's disease and diabetes. When I began to look again for a dog to adopt, I found, to my great dismay and heartbreak that I had suddenly become allergic to dog dander. HSHV has been a life saver in that regard. I can visit, spend time with and give treats to dogs while I go through an allergy injection protocol that will allow me, I hope in the near future, to have a dog again. During this time, I've been able to interact with HSHV's staff and junior and senior volunteers, who are devoted to the welfare of animals who, through no fault of their own, find themselves alone, neglected, or otherwise in need. HSHV is dedicated to restoring the health and hope of these animals and finding them families that will give them the love they deserve. I've seen dogs who were shut down and fearful retain their trust in humans. I've seen dogs whose personalities blossomed under the care of HSHV's remarkable volunteers, including the young volunteers who are learning to be caring and responsible people. The facility itself is state-of-the-art, making the animals stay, whether short or long, the best it can possibly be outside of a loving home. While I wait to be able to have a dog again, and to become a volunteer myself, I give HSHV high marks for their service in saving lives.