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K9 & Kitties MM Program

Our K9 & Kitty Medical Miracles program continues to thrive — Thanks To You! We are providing medical grants up to $1,000.00 per pet to pay Vet bills for Rescue Partners who save senior dogs and cats from shelters or owner give ups. In 2021, we provided 20 Medical...

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Cool Tips for Hot Days

Cool tips for hot days. How to keep your dog happy and healthy this summer Heat Stroke: Heat stroke is serious and can come on quickly and often when you’re on a walk, hike or run, far from home. This means, once you start seeing symptoms of distress, getting your dog...

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Cooling off at the Beach

Water safety for you and your dog On a hot summer day, there’s nothing like cooling off at the beach, in the pool or by the lake. The only thing better is enjoying it with your dog.  But, just like you would do with your family, there are safety precautions you need...

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The Safety Net Story

The Safety Net Story The reasons for people wanting to re-home their senior pet range from the ridiculous to the tragic.  But the bottom line is that a pet is at risk.   We want to avoid them having to go to a scary shelter with lots of animals and limited staff.  ...

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Hitting the Road

Summer Holiday Pet Travel Tips AAA projected that nearly 40 million consumers will hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, traveling at least 50 miles away from home. The projected travel volume for the holiday weekend, otherwise known as the unofficial start to...

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Volunteer Spotlight – Karen C.

Volunteer Spotlight – Karen C.

Check out our latest Volunteer Spotlight which features the amazing and wonderful Karen C! We are so grateful to all of our volunteers, and we couldn't do what we do without you. As told by our Sanctuary Coordinator, Chris A: “As I recall, Karen started at HWAH as...

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Volunteer Spotlight – Gretchen

Volunteer Spotlight – Gretchen

When did you start at HWAH (approximate)? Summer of 2021 (August maybe) What lead you to HWAH? I had recently left my job and was looking for a place to volunteer.  I have always had the thought that one day I would like to walk into a shelter and adopt the oldest cat...

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