Humane Society Of Huron Valley

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3100 Cherry Hill Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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Humane Society Of Huron Valley - Ann Arbor, MI
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Humane Society Of Huron Valley - Ann Arbor, MI
Humane Society Of Huron Valley - Ann Arbor, MI
Humane Society Of Huron Valley - Ann Arbor, MI
Humane Society Of Huron Valley - Ann Arbor, MI
Humane Society Of Huron Valley - Ann Arbor, MI
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What Ed Z. does not understand is how much good HSHV does for the community. It's real easy for him to say that the county should 'kill' unwanted animals - which is what every com...

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I volunteered at the shelter in 2001 as a dog walker. I found the staff to be very rude, to volunteers and prospective adopters. You could tell these people considered themselve...

So Upset 6/21/2011

My boyfriend and I went to the humane society in Westland about two months ago just to look since we had been thinking about getting a dog. We absolutely fell in love with a dog there but were heartbroken to find out that we couldn?t quite afford it (recent car problems and other costs have put a damper on our spending). We decided to save until we had enough for a dog, two months or so worth of food, and a vet visit. \r So we?ve saved up enough money and today we started our search for the dog of our dreams. We started in Westland because it opened earlier. We played with a couple dogs but we just weren?t in love and we didn?t want to buy one just to buy one, we wanted the PERFECT one. So we headed to Huron Valley; I was very impressed when I walked in, everything was nice and new?it looked amazing, I had a good feeling. We looked around at the dogs and found three that we really liked and wanted to play with. \r When I talked to the lady at the desk I mentioned that we came f more
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What you should know before taking your animal to get altered... 12/21/2010

This morning, I dropped my male longhair kitten off at HSHV to get him neutered. The office was clean and orderly, but extremely busy (which I didn't actually expect at 8 o'clock on a Tuesday morning). It makes sense, though, when you realize that they do all their surgery intake at the same time. You bring your animal into the office only after you've finished your paper work, so this limits the number of animals in the desk area at any given time (a very good idea, in my mind).\r \r I made the appointment by phone, and the woman who helped me was kind and courteous. She informed me about how my kitten was to fast from midnight until the procedure. I asked her if there was anything more I needed to do or to bring. She said no, it was all set--just bring him in.\r \r I'm glad I had the presence of mind to grab my kitten's medical records on the way out the door, because if you cannot prove your animal has had his shots they will be given to him automatically and you will be charged f more
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lil girls broken heart and broken dream 9/20/2010

Today we picked out a cat and my daughter palyed for over and hour with it, then they took it from her and we went to fillout ppw. They decided we could not have the cat based on it would have lots of kitty energy? It should be with other kittens? it was 5 months old? my 6 year old that named the cat and was so happy was heart broken crying and they said "it might be to shy and not be a good compainion" WTF? again they bonded and there was not an issue it was adorable how they played...The staff lied to my 6 year old and crushed her heart she would have LOVED this cat as if it were her baby. We have always been sponsers and paid $$ to these liars and no more! more
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Avoid going to this place 9/14/2010

I completely agree with Sam J. on this one. My fiancé and I wanted to adopt a dog, we found an amazing dog that we felt made a great bond with. We went in for the past three days trying our best to adopt this dog. They eventually lied to us, they said some of the guys my fiancé lived with had been in to try and adopt the dog, so there were too many "complications". None of his roommates had gone in, only we had. It's absolutely ridiculous that they not only lied to our faces, but are denying two people the chance to adopt a dog. I grew up around dogs, I know a lot more than others when it comes to breeds and temperaments of certain breeds. It's absolutely ridiculous, they obviously don't realize letting a couple adopt a dog is better than keeping it in a kennel. \r I won't even begin to describe the personalities we had to work with. We were trying to be as polite as possible, but it's difficult doing that when someone judges you without knowing you. more
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Discrimination at its best 9/5/2010

The Humane Society of Huron Valley is discrimination at its best. You jump through more hoops to adopt an animal here than you do to adopt or foster an actual HUMAN BEING. Unless you're one of the (few) privileged people to own a home, you're pretty much out of luck, especially if you're trying to adopt a dog that is stereotyped. They totally negate key points in adoption, such as if the family is loving and serious about adoption, and focus on social factors that put people who may rent or live in anything except a house at the short end of the stick (and this is before they even consider their references, you never even get that far because you don't live in a house? automatic denial). Despite the fact that we could provide a loving home for a dog, we were denied because of this. Not only that, but they wanted to require a home check? What, exactly, could you possible be looking for in the privacy of my own home to determine whether or not I'm "eligible" to adopt a dog? Are people wh more
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HORRIBLE spay experience! Don't go here! 8/4/2010

I took my Yorkie for her spay yesterday, as well as to be micro-chipped and have a few double teeth pulled. We went to the Humane Society because it was $200 instead of the $450 my vet was going to charge me. While I saved money, my dog paid for it and I am so angry with myself for putting her through this.\r \r The drop off in the morning was crowded, loud, and felt exactly like a crowded, understaffed free health clinic. (I do a lot of consulting work with urban schools in high poverty areas, so I understand that free health clinics are important community resources.) However, it was a stressful start to the process for my dog. Then, the office staff couldn't find the paperwork for my dog's blood panel that I had my vet fax over to them a month ago. Mind you 3 weeks ago I confirmed with them they had received the paperwork: yes, they had. Then, the day before the surgery I thought I'd just double-check. Seems the paperwork was nowhere to be found. Hmm. Okay, so I had my vet fax it over more
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New facilities, good experiences 2/6/2010

I can't speak for how long they hold animals, but HSHV has a *gorgeous* new facility now that is clean and seems very well-run after several visits. I don't know how long they're currently holding dogs, but I would imagine it's a fairly long time; I was interested in a stray, and he will not be adoptable until he's been there five days. Most shelters are overrun and scrambling, and only euthanize when they are forced to do so (i.e. when there is so little space or money available that every kennel is full or they cannot provide for the number of animals coming in.)\r \r The new facility is large and well-designed, and I saw at least 5 empty adult dog kennels and I think three in the puppy room. Adult dogs have doggie doors with access to the outside, which is exceptional in my experience (having visited several shelters and animal control centers across the country.)\r \r Everyone I spoke to on the staff was polite and helpful, including several phone calls I've made to ask questions or more
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Humane Society Of Huron Valley needs a lot of changes made 7/29/2009

I volunteered at the shelter in 2001 as a dog walker. I found the staff to be very rude, to volunteers and prospective adopters. You could tell these people considered themselves animal people, not people people. The smell of the place was horrendous on most days and this was in the dead of winter...imagine the summer time! But I gave them another chance when my beloved pet passed and it was time to adopt a new one. I went there first thinking things most surely would have changed in the 8 years since I was there last. Nope...still rude, still stinky and when I called back to check on a dog that I was interested in, the girl on the phone was rude and less than helpful. So I adopted my beloved new dog from the Midland Humane Society that uses foster care for their dogs and doesn't utilize the shelter mentality. Best decision of my life! What a different experience! I am all for adopting vs buying from a breeder but if HSHV really want to help their animals they need to make mo more
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A leader in our community! 12/9/2007

What Ed Z. does not understand is how much good HSHV does for the community. It's real easy for him to say that the county should 'kill' unwanted animals - which is what every community surrounding ours does. But is that the right model - NO! Rather than spending tax payer money for the county to house and euthanize animals, why not have a HUMANE organization utilize it's skills and give every animal a chance for adoption? In addition, HSHV is making a huge effort to develop programs to stop the over population of animals in our county - like TNR & low cost S/N clinics. So, why not have the county pay HSHV to better care for the animals in our community instead of building another jail for the less fortunate. GET WITH THE TIMES ED! Maybe you should also visit the shelter once in a while. I have never seen you while I am out walking dogs every week. HSHV is a wonderful place to adopt from and to volunteer for. Come on out and see why HSHV is different than any humane society. more
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HSHV 7/29/2007

Michael H -- & others -- paint an erroneous picture of HSHV. When an\r organization kills half of the dogs & cats they receive, they cannot\r be considered HUMANE. HSHV does nothing differently than any of the\r other shelters in the state (which collectively kill 75-80 thousand\r companion animals each year). HSHV is taxpayer-funded (by the County)\r just like the shelters in the surrounding counties. HSHV's companion\r animal adoptions account for no more than 15% of such adoptions done\r in the County each year (most are done person-to-person). I have no\r quarrel with HSHV employees or volunteers -- only with their Board,\r which remains mired in the "animal control" practices of 20 years ago.\r Shelters all over the country are moving toward an "animal welfare"\r model. I find it disgraceful that HSHV -- located in a community\r that considers itself "progressive" -- is not among them.\r For a fuller picture of HSHV programs & practices, see \r TENonline.org/hshv.html . more
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HSHV tries their hardest. 7/19/2007

I agree that the previous "anonymous" poster does NOT know what they are talking about. The buildings are very old and they do the best they can with what they have. Everything they use to care for birds is what gets donated to them. Being a non-profit organization doesn't exactly allow them to go out and buy huge fancy bird cages, but they DO clean the bird cages daily and always give them fresh water and food which is also donated. If that poster had EVER volunteered their before they would know that the policies and practices are always in the better interest of the animals, and they do not euthanize them after a few days. Stray dogs and cats come in and wait 4-7 days for their owners, if they do not show up those animals get temperment tested, sterilized, vaccinated, then put up for adoption. Once an animal is deemed adoptable it will stay up for adoption until it gets adopted. The HSHV is right on track and doing the best they can, so my message to that "anonymous" poster i more
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HSHV is great 7/19/2007

I found it funny that in a previous post they stated that the condition of the animals is deplorable, and that the HSHV euthanizes its animals shortly after arrival. If they truly were a volunteer of the organization they would know that it is NOT the policy of this particular shelter. While the ideal conditions for birds, is probably not as satisfactory as in other facilities, the poster should keep in mind the buildings age, and the organizations desire to build a new shelter. Also the previous poster overlooked the staff, and volunteers' desire to constantly improve upon the care of all its creatures. Because above all else, going to the shelter, and talking to its volunteers and staff, you gain a level a respect for all the hard workers who truly care about all the animals (yes, even birds) well being. more
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The Best Humane Society around! 7/19/2007

Maybe Ed Z. needs to spend some time at the shelter to better understand how it operates. The service that is provided to the community far outweighes any dispute he may have with it. Just check out their web-site www.hshv.org to get the REAL information. Better yet, take a ride out to the shelter and see for yourself. more
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Humane Society 7/9/2007

I have adopted from the Humane Society and have even volunteered there. The care of the animals their is decent (excluding birds), but the policies and practices are not. Any animal surrendered to them, has only a few days before being euthanized. I would recommend people to look for a specific rescue when needed to surrender and animal to prevent this from happening. They are not set up to handle birds there, so I would not even recommend taking them there. more
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Wonderful people doing really worthy work 10/31/2005

We got both of our cats as under-weight but adorable kittens at the Humane Society of Huron Valley. The staff was great throughout the whole adoption process- including during the required follow-up period. As part of our contract, we had both spayed and neutered at HVHS, and they did everything they could to make it as comfortable as possible for our 3 month old kittens (and us). more
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great place to find a new friend 9/5/2005

i found my best friend and the humane society of huron valley. i thought i would take a look at the humane society instead of going to a breeder. i am so glad i did. i did not have to spend alot of money and i got the dog of my dreams.and the people there were great the helped me with every little detail. more
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Go get your new best friend 5/31/2005

Lovely people who love love love animals. This shelter is one of the most well run and friendly I've ever been to. They make sure that every prospective owner is thouroughly screened before sending the animal home with them as if the pets were their own. I adopted my dog from them orginally and when he went missing a couple weeks ago, it was an outstanding volunteer who made sure he got home to me. They are not part of the Michigan Humane Society netwrok so they don't receive state funds, but their generous donors and fantastic volunteers amke sure that the animals get better treatment than in any MHS shelter I've been in. PROS: Clean, cheerful, friendly, well organized CONS: Its in the boondocks more
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