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🐾✨ A HUGE moment for sweet Hazel! ✨🐾 Jus 🐾✨ A HUGE moment for sweet Hazel! ✨🐾 Just a few days ago, Hazel did something she’s never done before... Instead of curling up and hiding in the corner of the play yard, she took her very first brave steps to explore it. For the first time since arriving to the shelter in December, Hazel sniffed around, felt the grass under her paws, and showed us that her beautiful shy spirit is ready to grow. 🥹🌱💛 This might seem like a small thing, but for Hazel, it’s everything. She’s learning that the world can be kind and that people can be gentle and patient. She’s still nervous and unsure but she’s making incredible progress every single day. Hazel thrives around other dogs and even does well with cats. We know deep in our hearts that once her special person finds her, someone who will give her all the time love and patience she needs, she’ll become the most loyal loving best friend anyone could ever ask for. 🐶❤️ Come meet Hazel during open hours or start your adoption journey at hsdayton.org/adopt/dogs. Let’s help this sweet girl find a forever home where she’ll never have to hide again. 🏡✨ #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #ShyDog #AnimalRescue #Fosteringsaveslives #ForeverHome #AdoptableDogs #DogsofFacebook #PetAdoption #DaytonOhio #HSDayton #HazelsJourney #BraveDog #HopeForHazel
Our special cat adoption pricing in June made a tr Our special cat adoption pricing in June made a truly incredible impact—and it’s all thanks to you! While cats and kittens were certainly stars of the month, they weren’t the only ones finding loving homes. Thanks to your support, we saw an eclectic mix of animals adopted this month, including not just cats and dogs, but also chinchillas, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, and rats. Each of these adoptions represents a fresh start and a brighter future, and we’re so grateful to our amazing community for opening their hearts and homes to pets of all shapes and sizes. What a fantastic month of second chances! For a full list of the animals still patiently waiting for their forever homes, make sure to visit www.hsdayton.org/adopt.
This pup needs help getting back home. If anyone k This pup needs help getting back home. If anyone knows the owners or has any information, please contact the Humane Society of Greater Dayton at (937) 268-7387.
🐰 Say hello to Bernard 🐰 Or Bernie, if you’re friends (and you will be!). After a rough start, Bernie is learning all about the good life as a house rabbit. He can be a little shy at first, but once you earn his trust, Bernie will be your BFF for life. He’s a tidy guy with perfect litter box habits, knows his name, and will even come when called. He’s super smart and understands the word “No” too! Bernie is an active, curious, and energetic bun who LOVES to do laps and epic zoomies, so he’ll need plenty of room to stretch his legs. A small cage just won’t do for this zoomie king! In his foster home, he has a spacious exercise pen with a cage topper for when he can’t be supervised. Bernie is a fan of “spicy hay” (aka electrical cords!), so his future family will need to do some bunny proofing if he’s allowed to free roam. Keep him stocked with fun chew toys like edible wicker baskets, cardboard boxes, or chew logs and he’ll stay out of trouble! After playtime, Bernie will come find his humans for cheek rubs and nose pets. Quick movements and loud noises can still startle him, so he’d thrive in a quieter home with older kids and pets and with an experienced bunny owner to help him feel safe and loved. Could Bernie be your new best friend? 💙 🐇 Learn more and apply to adopt at hsdayton.org/adopt/small-animals #AdoptDontShop #HouseRabbit #BunnyLove #DaytonHumaneSociety #AdoptBernie
Tony the Akita and Wallaby the Chow mix had a blas Tony the Akita and Wallaby the Chow mix had a blast meeting each other and playing together! They’re both big, friendly boys, who like to play with other dogs. Both Tony and Wallaby are avavailable for adoption at our shelter. 📲 Apply to adopt: hsdayton.org/adopt/dogs 📍 Visit us at 1661 Nicholas Rd, Dayton, Ohio during open hours Have another dog at home? Once you apply, you can work with our team to schedule a dog meet and greet. We recommend this to make sure both dogs gets along prior to adoption. Help us give these sweet boys the happy lives they deserve! 🐾✨ #AdoptableDogs #BigDogs #Akita #ChowMix #DogPlaygroup #DogRescue #AdoptDontShop #shelterdogsofinstagram #HSGreaterDayton #SupportShelterAnimals #AdoptMe #RescueDog #daytonohio #HumaneSocietyDayton #DaytonAdoptions #adopt #dogsofinsta
As we gear up to celebrate Independence Day, we wa As we gear up to celebrate Independence Day, we want to remind everyone that July 4th is the top day of the year for pets to go missing or escape. Fireworks, cookouts, and large gatherings can cause stress and panic for our furry friends. That’s why the Humane Society of Greater Dayton is proud to partner with @petcolovelost —a FREE, innovative tool that uses facial recognition technology to help reunite lost pets with their families. Lost or found a pet? Head to hsdayton.org/lost to add your report to the Petco Love Lost database. Just upload a photo and let their powerful system do the matching—linking lost and found pets through shelters, neighbors, and community apps like Ring and Nextdoor. Before the fireworks start, make sure your pet has proper ID and explore this free tool—it could be the key to bringing your pet home faster. #PetSafety #July4th #KeepPetsSafe #LostPetHelp #PetcoLoveLost #HSGreaterDayton #ReunitePets #lostpets #foundpets #daytonohio #petco #fourthofjuly #independenceday
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