Survivor Program

Age: 2 years old

Her Story:
Orangie was surrendered in March of 2019 with a significant wound on her front leg. In order to prevent the spread of infection and other risks, Orangie’s leg was amputated. She made a miraculous recovery and was adopted just a month after her surgery, and now spends her days loving on the four members of her household.

Age: 4 years old

His Story:
Reese came to HSHC as a stray in 2018. As a young, high-energy dog, being in and out of the shelter five times took its toll. He had what we call “happy tail” and needed his tail docked. He needed a little help to deal with the uncertainty and instability of moving from home to home, and was prescribed anxiety medication.

Cost of Care: $1,400

Age: 1 year old

His Story:
Dunes came to us as a stray, experiencing a cough and ultimately diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection. The cough persisted, and it was found that Dunes was suffering from a disease in his airway. With some TLC and the right medications, Dunes has been on the road to healing and has made tremendous improvements. He now spends his time in his adoptive home, playing with his canine and feline siblings and loving on his mom.

Cost of Care: $450

Age: 7 years old

Her Story:
Ruby struggled for five years to find a forever home. She found herself at the shelter for the fourth and last time in October of 2019. Finding a family for Ruby that would be committed to keeping her healthy would be a challenge, but she was no less deserving of the chance to love and be loved than any other animal. Ruby’s intestinal health issues weren’t life-threatening, but she needed medication and a special diet along with daily monitoring. There was a lot hurdles to ensure a quality of life she and every animal wants and deserves. Ruby found her pack two months later in December, and continues to do well.

Age: 10 years old

His Story:
Before being adopted, Phoenix held a title that no animal wants: Longest Resident. For eight months, this senior struggled on and off with painful urinary blockages and anxiety. Phoenix was treated with medication and was fed a special diet, and slowly began showing improvements. A mass was found in Phoenix’s mouth and a biopsy was recommended to ensure it was non-life-threatening. Results indicated the mass was benign, great news to all after the struggles Phoenix had endured. One unsuspecting day, Phoenix’s angel walked into the shelter – and the rest is history.

Cost of Care: $700

Age: 5 years old

Her Story:
Riley’s life was saved by the Survivor Program in October of 2018 after being transferred in from another shelter. Shortly after arriving, she began receiving treatment for the significant yeast infection covering her skin, ear infections, along with an upper respiratory infection. Riley continued her recovery in a foster home for the following weeks, and ultimately stayed with the family – they had fallen in love and couldn’t imagine their family without her.