Santa to deliver adopted pets in our community
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
By: Wendy Welch

Free Christmas Eve & morning delivery for pets adopted December 21-24

Ann Arbor, MI (December 16, 2015) – Has someone you know been extra good this year? Consider asking the Humane Society of Huron Valley for an adopted pet to be delivered to them on Christmas.

Any pet adopted from the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) December 21-24 is eligible for free holiday delivery within a 10-mile radius of the shelter.

“Volunteer elves will be making most of the deliveries on Christmas Eve and morning,” says Krista Donohoo, Adoptions Manager. “But Santa said he’ll deliver a few pets himself, too.”

HSHV hopes to use this service to encourage adoption instead of other ways of acquiring a pet, and aims to get as many homeless animals into homes over the holidays.

You can expect to see more than the typical number of puppies and dogs available in the shelter; this week, PetSmart Charities’ “Rescue Waggin’” will be transporting dozens of homeless dogs from shelters who struggle finding adopters to HSHV, which has a high adoption rate.

“All of our usual adoption screening and processes will still apply,” Donohoo says. “And we want our animals to get homes as soon as possible, so we will not be putting pets on hold prior to December 21. Also, adopters should be mindful of what’s happening in their household for the holidays—unlike a toy, a pet cannot be placed in a box while the family heads to grandma’s house!”

HSHV helps match people with pets ideal for their lifestyle, and reminds parents to be ready to assume care for any animal adopted. All adopters must also have the time available and necessary for the transition into the home—which is an especially important consideration during the bustle of the holidays.

“This is the first year the big guy in the red suit called on us for help,” says Donohoo. “And we’re honored to help spread the holiday cheer and deliver loving, deserving animals to loving, deserving people.”

People interested in adoption can view available pets on HSHV’s website and on HSHV’s Facebook page, and can visit in person:

Humane Society of Huron Valley
3100 Cherry Hill Road, Ann Arbor – 734-662-5585

Holiday adoption hours:
Monday, December 21 – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, December 22 – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, December 23 – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday, December 24 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Members of the press interested in video/photographing and covering the Christmas Eve and/or Christmas morning deliveries should contact Wendy Welch – wendyw@hshv.org or 734-661-3527.

About the Humane Society of Huron Valley

The Humane Society of Huron Valley, located in Ann Arbor, is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and relies solely on the generosity of our supporters to provide critical community programs and services. HSHV is an award-winning organization, recognized for our best practices and highest animal "save-rate" among all similar shelters in Michigan. Charity Navigator, the nation's top charity evaluator, awarded HSHV a 4-star ranking, the highest possible. The mission of HSHV is to promote the loving, responsible care of all animals in our community. HSHV is not affiliated with any other humane organization and does not receive funding from the United Way. More information can be found on HSHV’s website (hshv.org) and on our annual report (www.hshv.org/2014annualreport). LOVE STARTS HERE!

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