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Trixie is in need of a foster

Meet Trixie. This sweet girl is in need of a foster home while our Animal Health Department further examines the sores on her legs and paw. The shelter environment has become a major stress factor for Trixie, and even though our staff members and volunteers do their very best to help her feel more comfortable,…

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Brushing up on canine behaviour skills

Like all animals, canines are complex beings. Staying well-informed on canine behaviours is key to providing a safe sheltering experience for dogs at HSLM, and the humans who interact with them.  HSLM staff and volunteers have been participating in canine training sessions, conducted by members of our staff team who are currently studying in the…

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International Women’s Day

Throughout history, women have been at the forefront of the animal welfare movement, playing a crucial role in advocating for animal rights. Today, on International Women’s Day, we acknowledge, with sincere appreciation, the women, past and present, of HSLM. Female-identifying employees currently account for 87% of the staff team at HSLM. These women are dedicated…

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Help these dogs find their forever homes

Bobby, Josie & Okesha, and Taz. These are our four longest stays here at the shelter. Even though each of these dogs has been in the shelter for well over 100 days, with some coming close to a year, there has been little adoption interest. At HSLM, we are determined to try everything we can…

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Our new building is beginning to take shape!

Thanks to the incredible help of our community, the construction of Old Oak Animal Campus is on timeline and our move-in date of November 2024 is approaching!   With so much progress, here are a few of the notable updates we wanted to share with you this month: We are pleased to share that funds are…

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New Home. New Hope. Fundraising Dinner

A night filled with laughter, good food, education and more – the NHNH Fundraising Dinner was an incredible night to remember. 160 guests attended a fundraising dinner event at FireRock Golf Club on September 21, 2023 to raise funds for our new home. Our Executive Director, Steve Ryall, and Animal Health Coordinator, Julia Vance, had…

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Pet health and safety during this spooky season

Howl-o-ween is fast approaching! Planning on dressing your pet up this year? Here’s what you should keep in mind before you do: It is important to always keep your pets’ health and safety as your number one priority and ensure your furry companion is comfortable! This means making sure that their costume properly fits in…

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Lucy’s Happy Tail

Meet Lucy. Lucy was surrendered to us on February 9th, 2023. Understandably, Lucy was incredibly nervous when she came into our care. However, our staff and volunteers are not easily deterred and are used to animals like Lucy who take time to warm up. With time and patience we started to see Lucy’s big heart…

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