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📚🐾 Did you know kids can read to shelter animals? 📚🐾 Did you know kids can read to shelter animals? 🐾📚 Our Book Buddies program gives young readers a fun way to boost confidence while comforting our dogs and cats. Recently these two incredible kids came in to work on their reading skills and provide some company to our shelter pups! 🐶📚 How it works: • Sign up at hsdayton.org/book-buddies • Check in at the front desk • Choose a book or bring your own • Grab a towel and name tag • Read aloud to a dog or cat with a parent present. On nice days, enjoy reading outside by the outdoor kennels 💵 A 30-minute session is only $5 💵 For $15 you can upgrade your 30-minute session with a stuffed dog or cat plushie and HSGD bandana (while supplies last) Learn more and sign up: hsdayton.org/book-buddies #BookBuddies #ReadingWithDogs #HSDayton #ShelterDogs #KidsWhoRead #AnimalCompanions #FurryFriends #LiteracyAndPets
🐾 TODAY is the day! Our Puppy & Kitten Shower | Fo 🐾 TODAY is the day! Our Puppy & Kitten Shower | Fostering Open House kicks off at 12PM in the lobby of Dayton Humane Veterinary Hospital! 💕 Stop by anytime until 3:30 PM for: ✨ Live bottle-feeding demo ✨ Passport bingo (chance to win a prize) 🎨 Coloring, kitten care kits, and naming our adorable babies 💛 Learn all about fostering and meet our tiniest residents Don’t miss out, come have fun and help give these little ones the best start in life! #PuppyAndKittenShower #FosterFun #AdoptDontShop #BottleBabies #DaytonHumane #AnimalLovers #PetActivities #SupportShelterPets
🐓🦖 Meet the Jurassic Gentlemen: Frank, Philip, and 🐓🦖 Meet the Jurassic Gentlemen: Frank, Philip, and Gallagher. Proof that dinosaurs aren’t extinct, they just got smaller, fluffier, and significantly more dramatic. These three strutting studs were rescued after being abandoned, and they are officially ready to bring some prehistoric flair to your backyard. Why settle for one bird when you can have a full "raptor" squad? Here’s why a bachelor flock is the ultimate backyard upgrade: 🕵️‍♂️ The Pest Control Specialist (Gallagher): Our boldest adventurer. He patrols every corner of the yard, hunting down bugs and scratching up larvae like a true apex predator. 📢 The Security System (Frank): The resident talker. He’s always on high alert, ensuring no "intruder" (or delivery driver) goes unnoticed. Built-in alarm? Included. 🌱 The Landscaper (Philip): The shy, sweet follower of the crew. He’s happiest trailing behind his brothers, nibbling weeds and keeping your grass in tip-top shape. The Bachelor Advantage: When kept as an all-boys crew (no hens allowed!), these three live peacefully as a bonded squad. They keep each other company, strut in sync, and bring 10x the personality to your home. While we’d love to see the trio stay together for the full Jurassic experience, they can also be adopted separately into homes with existing hens. Ready to add some "tiny dino" chaos to your life? 👉 Apply to adopt at: hsdayton.org/adopt/small-animals #JurassicGentlemen #BackyardDinosaurs #RoosterLife #BachelorFlock #ChickenComedy #AdoptRoosters #HSdayton #DaytonOhio
⏰ Tomorrow is the day! Come see what all the fuss ⏰ Tomorrow is the day! Come see what all the fuss is about at our Puppy & Kitten Shower | Fostering Open House! 🐶🐱 When: Saturday, April 4th | 12:00–3:30 PM Where: Dayton Humane Veterinary Hospital Lobby Join us for: 🥤 Snacks & refreshments 🐾 Live bottle-feeding demo 🎨 Coloring for kids 🎁 Passport bingo (turn in your card for a chance to win a prize) 💛 Make kitten care kits and meet adorable little ones in need! Bring your friends, learn about fostering, and have a blast supporting our tiniest residents! #PuppyAndKittenShower #FosterFun #AdoptDontShop #BottleBabies #DaytonHumane #AnimalLovers #PetActivities #SupportShelterPets
Who’s that Pocket Pet? 👀🐹 This mystery fluffball Who’s that Pocket Pet? 👀🐹 This mystery fluffball is a 1-year-old female with stunning white and gray fur. She was rescued from a large hoarding case, where she and many other animals lived in difficult conditions. Like many chinchillas from this situation, she hasn’t been very socialized yet and doesn’t enjoy being handled. She’ll need a calm, patient home where she can explore safely, get comfortable at her own pace, and enjoy plenty of enrichment to stay happy and healthy. Chinchillas like her thrive when given gentle care, time to build trust, and a high-quality diet. Could you be the person to help her feel safe and loved while she grows confident in a forever home? Swipe to reveal who this adorable mystery is! Visit hsdayton.org/adopt/small-animals #ChinchillaLove #PocketPets #SmallAnimals #RescueStory #SecondChances #HumaneSociety #FurryFriends #AdoptAPet
We are incredibly grateful to @mvdc_ohio for their We are incredibly grateful to @mvdc_ohio for their generous $800 donation to support the animals in our care! 🐾 Their continued generosity over the years has helped us provide food, medical care, and comfort to countless pets waiting for their forever homes. It’s heartwarming to see community partners like them make such a lasting impact. Thank you for helping us give our animals the love and care they deserve! ❤️ #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #fblifestyle #AnimalLovers #PetCare #HumaneSociety #GivingBack #AdoptDontShop #MiamiValleyLove
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