Found outside all alone, Slushy was slowly being crushed to death – by her own sternum. Our shelter veterinarian, Dr. Misty Sumner, knew time was of the essence. The more Slushy grew, the worse this dangerous birth defect would become. During Slushy’s critical surgery, Dr. Sumner crafted a body cast for the tiny kitten and…
Ferdinand & Stella (above) and Tiggs & Snookie (below) are four of ten senior cats who arrived at our shelter last month after their beloved owner’s health declined. While our hearts are broken for these cats whose lives have just changed dramatically, we’re also incredibly honored that we’ve been entrusted with their care. With your…
When Casper was surrendered to our organization, he was so terrified of human contact that he bolted from the safety of our shelter within hours of his arrival. The exhausting two-day search finally ended after the scruffy pup was successfully captured in a live trap, lured there with the help of an older dog he…
While most were busy preparing for New Year’s Eve festivities, five month old Dave was busy fighting for his life. That night, two options became available to him: emergency surgery or euthanasia. This sweet, stocky puppy came into our shelter at eight weeks old, full of life and ready to find a forever home. As…
When a call came in from Lenawee County Animal Control asking for help with a hoarding situation involving over twenty cats, Lenawee Humane Society staff members jumped into action and got ready for a long night. It didn’t take long to realize that this situation was even bigger than we thought. 20 cats quickly became…
Seven dogs abandoned in a backyard, two of which were near death and suffering from life threatening medical conditions upon arrival, required our veterinarian to immediately rearrange her schedule in order to perform their emergency surgeries. Waiting was not an option for them – these two dogs surely would have died otherwise. The other five…