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The first tiny mews of the year are here 🐾🍼 Our ve The first tiny mews of the year are here 🐾🍼 Our very first newborn litter has arrived, which means kitten season is right around the corner! If you’d like to help us prepare for the tiniest, most fragile lives in our care, you can shop our amazon wishlist here: https://amzn.to/3VWFuTl Every year, kitten season brings in a large influx of fragile newborn kittens who need around-the-clock care. These little ones are too young to eat on their own, too small to regulate their body temperature, and completely dependent on us and our incredible fosters. Our most urgent foster need is KMR (kitten milk replacement). We also need bottles, heating discs, and unscented pet wipes to keep these tiny fighters healthy. Thinking about fostering? Now is the perfect time to sign up! Learn more at hsdayton.org/foster. We provide the supplies and support. You provide the love. Kitten season hits fast. Thank you for helping us be ready for the tiniest paws 🐱 #KittenSeason #FosterKittens #BottleBabies #KittenRescue #SupportLocalShelters #DaytonOhio #AnimalRescue #FosterCare #HSdayton #fblifestyle
🎉 Front Desk Takeover: Ben Is Clocked In 🎉 If you 🎉 Front Desk Takeover: Ben Is Clocked In 🎉 If you stop by the Humane Society of Greater Dayton today and feel a wiggly, happy presence nearby… that’s Ben reporting for duty! Ben is an 8 month old German Shorthair Pointer mix who will be holding down the front desk until 5:30 PM. His job responsibilities include greeting guests, showing off his handsome face, occasionally attempting to sit in your lap, and hopefully finding a forever home! Ben gets along well with other dogs but isn’t a fan of cats. He’s friendly, curious, and ready to meet anyone who stops by for a front-desk visit. If Ben isn’t adopted today he will go back to his foster home, which means you’ll need to set up an appointment to meet him. So stop by before 5:30 today and don’t miss your chance to meet this sweet guy in person without an appointment! apply for adoption at hsdayton.org/adopt/dogs #AdoptBen #PointerMix #LapDogPotential #AdoptDontShop #DaytonDogs #HumaneSocietyOfGreaterDayton
Sometimes being brave is hard, even for a big dog. Sometimes being brave is hard, even for a big dog. Zazu likes to have his emotional support bowl nearby just in case. It helps him feel calm, a little less lonely, and maybe a little more confident in a world that can be overwhelming. Sometimes support doesn’t come in the form of a stuffie or a blanket. It might sound a little silly (because it is) but when life gets overwhelming, sometimes comfort comes in a humble, slightly dented food bowl. He may look big and tough, but don’t be fooled. Zazu is just a giant softie who wants to be loved, cuddled, and reassured that everything is going to be okay. He’s a little goofy, a little dramatic, and 100% lovable, especially when he carries his bowl around like a little shield of courage. This big guy is ready to find someone who understands that even the strongest dogs need a little comfort now and then. Apply to adopt Zazu at hsdayton.org/adopt/dogs or meet this lovable goof in person during open hours. #AdoptZazu #AmericanBulldogMix #BigSoftie #ShelterDog #AdoptDontShop #DaytonDogs #GoofyDog #ForeverHomeWanted #EmotionalSupportDog #PetRescue #HumaneSociety
💖 Volunteering in action! 💖 A huge shoutout to PE 💖 Volunteering in action! 💖 A huge shoutout to PEK @udphiepsilonkappa from the University of Dayton for coming back to volunteer with us! After having such a great experience last time, a new group came to volunteer, and jumped right in to help us clean cages and care for the animals. It may not be the most glamorous job, but it is one of the most important. Clean, comfortable spaces make a world of difference for the pets in our care. We are so grateful for your time, hard work, and willingness to serve. Thank you for supporting our mission and showing up for the animals who need it most. 🐾💙 #ValentinesDay #VolunteersRock #HSDayton #FurryFriends
🐾🌧️ ZINGER’S DOGGY DAY OUT 🌧️🐾 If you’ve ever wond 🐾🌧️ ZINGER’S DOGGY DAY OUT 🌧️🐾 If you’ve ever wondered what pure joy looks like… it’s a slightly muddy dog with a cheeseburger grin. Zinger’s day out wasn’t sunshine and blue skies. It was better. It was puddles. It was fetch until your legs are tired. It was sniffing every inch of the park like you’ve never seen grass before. It was treats, a cheeseburger, and confidently strutting through Rural King like he had a shopping list. And for a dog who came from a recent hoarding case, where he lived in filthy conditions with many cats, that kind of freedom means everything. Despite his past, Zinger is gentle, affectionate, and yes, he does well with cats. He could have been shut down. He could have been fearful. Instead, he is playful. Trusting. Ready. A HUGE thank you to @Folded Ear Dog Park for a private visit to their Toy Box and the Orchard dog park. Giving him that space to run and just be a dog made his whole world a little bigger. Now imagine this being your Saturday. Doggy Day Out is just $20 for the day (Free for trained volunteers). You get the adventure buddy, they get a break from the kennel. And if you decide you can’t live without them, that $20 goes toward their adoption fee. Best first date ever? We think so! Sign up for Doggy Day Out here: https://new.shelterluv.com/form/volunteer/HSGD/56504-doggy-day-out Or skip the first date and go straight to forever. Meet Zinger at hsdayton.org/adopt/dogs He’s ready for his next adventure. Maybe it’s with you. 💛🐾 #DoggyDayOut #AdoptZinger #SecondChances #AdoptDontShop #DaytonDogs
✨ Big thanks to phi Chi Theta @udpct, a business f ✨ Big thanks to phi Chi Theta @udpct, a business fraternity at the University of Dayton! ✨ They recently pitched in and helped us tackle a ton of cleaning, making our shelter a cleaner, happier place for all our animals. 🐾 Your hard work and dedication truly make a difference! #VolunteersRock #HSDayton #FurryFriends #fblifestyle #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork
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