Huron Valley Human Society providing free adoptions for long run shelter pets

ANN ARBOR. Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – Some animals on the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) anticipate a household for a very long time, so now the shelter is rolling out a brand new initiative to assist them get adopted quicker. 

HSHV is waiving adoption charges for pets who’ve been on the shelter longer than regular. 

“We’re hoping it is simply the motivation folks want to offer these deserving animals consideration,” says Alison Balow, HSHV’s Adoption Supervisor. “Some could also be older, some might have particular necessities, and a few are merely wallflowers who’ve been missed. However individuals who do take into account them—nicely, we predict they’ve hearts of gold.”  

Animals who qualify at no cost adoption have a gold coronary heart on their online profile. They’re additionally highlighted in HSHV’s Gold Hearts Facebook group.

“Free adoptions are a good way to get folks within the door and taking a look at these animals,” says Balow. “After all, our adoption insurance policies stay the identical, irrespective of the payment, and though they’re saving by not paying an adoption payment or for sterilization surgical procedure or microchipping—we at all times focus on the lifetime prices of caring for a companion animal with potential adopters.”  

Every “Gold Hearts” animal has been sprayed or neutered, microchipped, and given an preliminary well being screening and age-appropriate vaccinations. 

HSHV is open 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mondays via Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Appointments aren’t required for adoptions.