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💕🐾 Meet Savannah This sweet girl has been absolut 💕🐾 Meet Savannah This sweet girl has been absolutely amazing in her foster home. She’s calm, cuddly, and happiest just being near people. She’s been enjoying adventures like hiking to see the trolls at Aullwood, relaxing in the house, and soaking up all the attention she can get. Savannah is gentle, quiet, and has done great with the cat and guinea pigs in her foster home. She’s also a total star student! She’s been attending START training classes through Dayton Dog Training Club and loves learning new things. She knows commands and is always ready to show off her skills (especially when treats are involved 😉). Savannah is looking for a home where she can continue being her sweet, loyal self. A fully secure yard with a taller fence would be best since this clever girl has discovered she can clear a 4-foot fence when she’s feeling adventurous! Savannah is currently in a foster home, so if you’d like to meet this amazing girl, please apply to schedule an appointment: hsdayton.org/adopt/dogs We know the right family is out there for Savannah. Could it be you? ❤️ #Foster #RescueDog #AdoptDontShop #ForeverHomeNeeded #HumaneSocietyGreaterDayton
Look who is officially cone-free and ready for his Look who is officially cone-free and ready for his forever home! ❤️🐾 Valor’s stitches have been removed, he’s healed beautifully, and he has officially been cleared for adoption! After everything this sweet boy has been through, it’s so special to see him feeling comfortable and happy. And now he’s ready to show his future family exactly who he is: a sweet, cuddly, easygoing guy who loves attention, gets along with other cats, and makes the best biscuits. 🐾 Valor is waiting to meet his person! Stop by during our open adoption hours or apply to adopt him today at hsdayton.org/adopt/cats Thank you to everyone who supported Valor’s journey and helped him get to this moment. We can’t wait to see this handsome boy go home. ❤️ #AdoptDontShop #RescueCat #CatsofDayton #SecondChances #HumaneSociety
🐾 Come Meet Your New Best Friend! 🐾 We’re heading 🐾 Come Meet Your New Best Friend! 🐾 We’re heading to Petco Englewood tomorrow Aug. 8th, from 12–3 PM with some adorable adoptable pups who are ready to meet you! 💙 Whether you’re looking for a playful puppy, an energetic young pup, or a more seasoned companion, we may have just the right match waiting for you. 🐶 The dogs joining us: 🌟 Oakley: 8-month-old female Shepherd Mix 🌟 Ruthie: 1-year-old female Cattle Dog Mix 🌟 Hoot: 2-month-old male Jack Russell Mix 🌟 Winn Dixie: 8-year-old female Jack Russell Mix 🌟 Henry: 4-month-old male Terrier Mix 🌟 Maizy: 2-month-old female Hound Mix 🌟 Dale: 2-month-old male Hound Mix Come say hello, get some puppy kisses, and see if one of these sweet faces might be your next best friend! ❤️ Can’t make it Saturday? Check out all of our adoptable animals at: hsdayton.org/adopt #fblifestyle #AdoptableDogs #DogAdoption #RescueDogs #HumaneSociety #DaytonDogs #MeetYourMatch
🎉 We like enrichment, yes we do! We like enrichmen 🎉 We like enrichment, yes we do! We like enrichment, how about you?! 🐶💙 Enrichment is one of the most important parts of caring for dogs in a shelter environment. It does so much more than just keep them busy. It helps reduce stress, provides a healthy outlet for energy, keeps their minds active, and encourages natural behaviors like sniffing, problem-solving, and exploring. Whether it's puzzle toys, frozen treats, scent games, or a fun new activity, enrichment helps make each day brighter while our dogs wait for their forever homes. ❤️ Enrichment isn't just for shelter pets. It's just as important for dogs at home! Giving your pup opportunities to use their brain and natural instincts can help prevent boredom, redirect destructive behaviors, and keep them happy and healthy. If you're looking to add a new best friend to your family, we'd love to help you find the perfect match! 🐾 Browse our adoptable animals at hsdayton.org/adopt. What are your favorite enrichment activities for your pet? Share your ideas (and photos!) in the comments. 👇 #DogEnrichment #ShelterDogs #AdoptDontShop #HumaneSocietyGreaterDayton #RescueDog
🐱🎬 Calling all cat lovers! Join us at The NEON on 🐱🎬 Calling all cat lovers! Join us at The NEON on Saturday, August 22 for cat video fest 2026, a celebration of the internet's best cat videos on the big screen! 🎟️ Tickets are just $10, and 10% of every ticket sold will be donated HSGD to help care for animals in our community. Be sure to arrive early because we'll have kittens you can meet in the lobby before the screening! A huge shoutout to @neuteredscooter, who will be featured as part of this year's festival!🎟️ Get your tickets today: neonmovies.com/movie/cat-video-fest-2026 #CatVideoFest #HumaneSocietyGreaterDayton #AdoptDontShop #DaytonOH #CatLovers #givethemten #scootertheneuteredcat
Nico had the best time at National Night Out! 💙🐾 Nico had the best time at National Night Out! 💙🐾 He made so many new friends, happily soaked up all the attention, and reminded us just how easy it is to fall in love with him. Just a few weeks ago, Nico could barely stand on his own. Now he's out enjoying community events, making friends everywhere he goes, and living life to the fullest. Watching his transformation has been nothing short of incredible. Now we're just hoping the next person he meets is the one who takes him home! Come meet Nico at the shelter during open hours or apply to adopt at hsdayton.org/adopt/dogs #AdoptNico #AdoptDontShop #ShelterDog #NationalNightOut #ForeverHome
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