The Extraordinary Life of Ollie

…had autoimmune issues and dry eye syndrome, which ultimately led to his blindness. Ollie was looking for a family that was primarily at home and could care for him and…
Meet HSPPR Spokesdog Nala!

…You know, senior pets like me need a lot of extra love and care. I tell everyone I meet that I was adopted – because seniors really make the best…
Tis’ the Season for Trick-or-Truth

…to ensure clean facilities and proper care of our pets, more toys to keep animals stimulated during their stay, more medical care for animals with treatable illness and more life-saving…
Train Your Dog Month

…(both Certified Professional Dog Trainers, Knowledge Assessed), to share their responses to common dog training misconceptions below! Misconception #1 – Positive punishment is the best way to train! (Rubbing a…
2022 HSPPR Volunteer Superstars

…on Sundays to help us as Critter Care Assistants AND Advanced Dog Walkers! Jennifer and Sam start the day with getting our critters set up for success in Critter Care,…
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…do best with a bare bottom tank, large river rock or sand substrate. External canister filtration is best for managing turtle waste. Turtles should be housed solitary unless they are…
Adopt a Shelter Cat Month

…who care for them! With HSPPR’s Barn Cat program, you can adopt a barn cat at a discounted cost, and these cats can help you keep your rodent population under…
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…do best with a bare bottom tank, large river rock or sand substrate. External canister filtration is best for managing turtle waste. Turtles should be housed solitary unless they are…
Common Mistakes for New Shelter Pet Owners

…pets can be overwhelmed by all the new things they experience, so it’s best for them to take it as slow as possible. What to do instead – When introducing…
Poison Prevention Week: How to Keep Your Pets Safe

…website, you can help to prepare yourself to give your pet the best chance. Knowing what possible poisons are in your house/yard/garage can be very helpful in getting proper therapy…
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Every week, our staff picks special cats in need of loving homes. And the best part? Their adoption fee is waived! *a $20 license fee may applyLittle Cat and Jet…
It Runs in the Family

…on, the twins were hooked! Now, Maya and Emily McFeeley, age 22, both have successful careers doing what they love best – helping animals! Maya works in the behavior department…
Youth Programs
…just for children and teens to learn all about animals. Building paw-sitive relationships with pets Our mission to build a compassionate community where animals and people are cared for and…
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Every week, our staff picks special cats in need of loving homes. And the best part? Their adoption fee is waived! *a $20 license fee may applyLittle Cat and Jet…
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Every week, our staff picks special cats in need of loving homes. And the best part? Their adoption fee is waived! *a $20 license fee may applyUber is a shy…
School and Teacher Programs
…classroom to read a story or two and share some pictures about what we do. We’ll talk about what it means to be kind and caring to our furry friends….
Socially Conscious Sheltering: Ensuring Every Pet has a Place to Go!

…he/she needs to be successful. We always want the pets in our care to go into a better situation, so we carefully vet and choose the best transfer partners and…
A healthy pet is a happy pet!

…lot of things can change with your pet’s health in just one calendar year. Just like in human medicine, regular exams are the best form of preventative care in veterinary…