Announcing HSSP’s Shelter Grants Program

In the past few weeks we’ve mentioned a wide variety of ways to get involved and support your local shelter or rescue. You can adopt a new canine, feline or equine family member, volunteer your time to help walk dogs, … Continue reading

A Cure for Black Dog Syndrome

Although it sounds like a curse straight out of a Grimm Fairytale, so-called “Black Dog Syndrome” is an all too real phenomenon for those in the shelter and rescue community. But what, exactly is Black Dog Syndrome? Well, it’s not … Continue reading

Animal Heroes Among Us

Take a look at this amazing video from the Michigan Humane Society: Aside from its undeniably heartwarming nature, this miraculous story highlights the extraordinary lengths local shelter professionals and animal control workers go to every single day to save abandoned, … Continue reading