 Found on a logging road and unable to stand, Dorothy faced incredible odds. We raced her to emergency where we learned that she had a broken pelvis and shattered leg.  She would need surgery to amputate her leg, so we put out a plea for financial support. THANK YOU for showing up! Because of your donations, and the incredible skill of our vet team, Dorothy went through surgery without issue and then on to her foster home for recovery and lots of love.  IT TAKES A VILLAGEDorothy bonded quickly with one of her fosters, but needed time to trust others. And really, who can blame her for being cautious after all she went through! At HSMC, we are passionate about connecting adoptable pets with pet lovers whose home/family dynamics and lifestyle are a fit. Yet, when Dorothy became available for adoption, we struggled to find someone who was a great match for her. Thankfully, her fosters were committed to providing her care no matter how long it took to find "the one."  And then, Angela came along. She had worked with a timid dog before and was ready to devote the time and support needed for Dorothy to feel comfortable. Angela visited Dorothy regularly, driving 2.5 hours for every visit. All this effort paid off as Dorothy got to know Angela and began to trust her. The yummy treats she brought with her sure didn't hurt!
Dorothy's transition to her new home went better than expected. She jumped onto the bed as soon as she walked in, knowing that this was it...her forever. After a couple of weeks in foster without issue, Angela has made it official! After 311 days in care, Dorothy has been adopted! To honor her new life, she is now called Trinity. THANK YOUThank you to our donors, volunteers, and staff/vet team who all played a part in helping heal Dorothy's shattered body and broken spirit. Thank you to Angela for your commitment to this beautiful survivor who is already thriving in her new life! We wish you great happiness and love. VIDEO: Dorothy, now Trinity's first trip to the beach!
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 Kimberly Wallencheck (left in above photo) began fostering for HSMC in 2023 and has since fostered over 60 animals! "I have fostered parvo puppies, ringworm kittens, bottle babies, URI kittens, panleukopenia kittens, and lots of babies with the poops! I have learned things I never could have imagined and more every day!," Kimberly tells us. And with all those cats and dogs, Kimberly has somehow only foster failed twice. Kimberly shares, "I am impressed with my restraint! I could have easily failed dozens of times!" Kimberly volunteers in our office weekly, helping with data entry and customer support, primarily. She also serves as adoption counselor and helps with our events.  One of Kimberly's passions, and a very important role with HSMC, is TNR. Thanks to a grant from Ashley's Kitten Academy, Kimberly has been actively trapping community cats this summer.
 So far this year, we have spayed/neutered 399 feral/community cats! We treat all our animals with great care. Trapped kitties awaiting surgery will have a blanket covering their cage to help reduce stress (above photo). And after surgery, kitties are wrapped in a "purrito" to stay warm during recovery.   Monthly donations are the backbone of our rescue work, helping us respond to emergencies, provide consistent medical care, and plan for the future. Every dollar makes a difference. Become a "Friend" of HSMC by joining our monthly giving program, and help us save lives all year long!
 The kitties that we recently rescued from the overcrowded home in Mason County (with 81 cats!) are now available for adoption. As you can imagine, their lack of socialization has left them a bit timid, but they're all the sweetest, most gentle cats! In fact, check out this video of Ziggy that just might make you a little teary-eyed! Ziggy was quite nervous when he first arrived in foster. But after lots of patience and love, he has decided that his foster mom gives the best love! Just listen to that purr while this little guy is making biscuits to rival the best bakers in town! Ziggy and his brother Patches are looking for a home together. When they aren't snoozing in their favorite perches or getting snuggles from their fosters, they love to wrestle and play! Here's a video of Patches with one of his favorite toys.
 During the month of August, we participated in Clear The Shelters, a nationwide campaign to encourage animal adoption from shelters and rescues across the country. Given the large number of animals in care during the summer, this was a great time to offer reduced adoption fees - 50% off teen/adult cats and 50% off the second kitten when adopted in pairs. During the adoption process, our trained volunteer counselors spend time in conversation with each applicant. We discuss their lifestyle, family and home environment to determine which pet might be a good match. We share helpful information on kitten care and safety as well as how to slowly introduce their new pet to other pets in the home and to children. We come alongside our adopters as partners, offering guidance and support to help ensure a successful adoption.  Let's Celebrate!In August, a whopping 153 animals found their forever homes! This is about the same number of adoptions we saw in June and July combined. We love when kittens are adopted together. In fact, we require that all kittens adopted from us go home with a compatible feline friend for their social development and general well-being. This past month, we had four families who took it a step further and adopted THREE kittens each! We can only imagine how fun their houses must be right now! In addition to offering discounted adoption fees, we also began a partnership with PetSmart in Silverdale and hosted open houses at our adoption center in Belfair. And though our Clear the Shelters discounts are no longer available, we are continuing the reduced adoption fees for select pets, so please spread the word that we have great animals still looking for their forever families.
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Supporting all of Mason County, including Shelton, Belfair, Allyn, Grapeview, Hoodsport, and Matlock.
Supporting all of Mason County, including Shelton, Belfair, Allyn, Grapeview, Hoodsport, and Matlock.