Pets of the Week

Pets of the Week

We'd like to thank all of our media partners for helping homeless pets find great homes! You can listen to the pet of the week segments on Thursdays at 8:05am on WTKA and 8:30am on Ann Arbor's 107one, and read the stories on AnnArbor.com and Arborlist.

	The 107.1 fm PET-OF-THE-WEEK is Raphael Have you ever wanted your own ninja turtle?? Well, our Raphael is not a ninja, but he is one great turtle! Raphael is an adult yellow-bellied slider who we have estimated to be around six year old. Raphael is patiently waiting to find his forever home! Keeping a yellow-bellied slider healthy and happy is relatively easy. They make only a few demands: they need space to swim, clean water, an area to dry and bask, suitable water and air temperatures, proper lighting and a healthy diet. They can potentially live up to 40 years or more. Yellow-bellied sliders lead great lives! They bask, they eat, they sleep, they bask some more, and then eat some more and they also get along well with one another. Cared for properly, they seem utterly content. And their every move is governed by a complex and fascinating drive to regulate their body temperatures, moving it up and down 15 to 20 degrees in cycle. When suitably warm, the turtle drops into the water to cool and forage. Yellow-bellies are strong and agile swimmers. They feed while submerged and find their food by sight, scent and perhaps, by touch. They can stay underwater for seemingly extended periods and will sleep underwater for 30 to 40 minutes at a time, longer if the water is cool and their metabolism has slowed. You can also place leaves of romaine lettuce, escarole and collards in the tank, but these must be removed and refreshed every day. You should also give your turtle some animal-based proteins. Pelleted trout chow, catfish chow and koi pellets also are key. Reptomin and scientifically formulated turtle chows are fine. Vegetation should always be available, but the animal-protein-based dietary items are fed every 2 days, and only in amounts consumed immediately by the turtles. Uneaten animal protein foods quickly can foul your turtle's water. All the animals available for adoption at the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on their vaccinations and have a microchip I.D. which is included in their affordable adoption fee. HSHV is open 7 days a week for adoptions. Please check our website for current adoption hours at www.hshv.org. If you can't adopt but want to help the homeless animals please visit www.hshv.org to learn more.
	The WTKA TOP DOG of the week is Dixie This pretty little girl is Dixie! She's a one-year-old Pit Bull Terrier/mix who is ready for just about anything. She's a fun-loving girl looking for a family who enjoys the finer things in life like, going for walks, playing some fetch, but when it's all done, curling up on couch. Dixie wasn't lucky enough to receive much training before coming to us, so she's hoping a loving owner who will want to accompany her to training classes. Luckily, she is extremely smart and food-motivated so it should be a breeze. Training class are also a great way to bond with your new companion! Since Dixie can be a little clumsy at times, we would prefer that she live with children 12 and up. Are you the family this sweetie has been longing for? All the animals available for adoption at the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on their vaccinations and have a microchip I.D. which is included in their affordable adoption fee. HSHV is open 7 days a week for adoptions. Please check our website for current adoption hours at www.hshv.org. If you can't adopt but want to help the homeless animals please visit www.hshv.org to learn more.
	The W4 Country Pet-of-the-Week is Toby "Red Bell" Jackson Toby" Red Bell" Jackson, is as unique as his name would suggest. He's a fun, super energetic cat that needs a home to match. He's super playful, and could handle a busier home with an enriched environment...he's going to need a lot of toys in his new home to keep him busy! Due to his exuberance we recommend older kids for him. He is a confident little man that would be best for a more experienced adopter who is looking for a curious, active and playful man cat! All the animals available for adoption at the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on their vaccinations and have a microchip I.D. which is included in their affordable adoption fee. HSHV is open 7 days a week for adoptions. Please check our website for current adoption hours at www.hshv.org.
	The Lucy Ann Lance Show Pet-of-the-Week is Prudence Sweet miss Prudence is a two year old brown and white Pit Bull Terrier mix! She was brought to us from rough conditions and is now just waiting for her forever home! Prudence is a young and energetic dog who is looking for an active family to play with her, take her for walks and jogs, and spend all of their time with her! Prudence would do great in further training classes to teach her basic manners as well as to build her confidence. Please stop by HSHV to meet her today! All the animals available for adoption at the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on their vaccinations and have a microchip I.D. which is included in their affordable adoption fee. HSHV is open 7 days a week for adoptions. Please check our website for current adoption hours at www.hshv.org.
	The AnnArbor.com Pet-of-Week is Baggins Are you looking for a feline companion that is just precious? Then meet Baggins, a staff favorite here at HSHV, who is a mellow and affectionate 7-year-old orange and white Domestic Shorthair! Baggins loves to curl up for naps on his bed, and will likely be an easy-going cat in his new home that would love to cuddle up next to you on the couch. Baggins lived with other kitties in his past life, so might be happy to have another feline roommate in his new home. Due to his gentle nature, Baggins will need a family who can give him lots of love, patience, and a long period to settle into his forever home. But don't let his mellow nature fool you! After a cheek scratch or two, this cute kitty will roll around and purr enthusiastically! In exchange for all the love Baggins has to give, he will need to find a family that can care for his medical needs which may include regulatory medications during his lifetime. But he promises you, he is so worth it! If you are looking for an easy-going companion to brighten up your home, then come meet Baggins today! For families that are ready to bring home a new furry companion, HSHV offers affordable puppy and dog training. Visit www.hshv.org to learn more or ask us how you can sign up for the classes.
	The ArborWeb Pet-of-the-Week is Angelica Are you looking for a curious and playful kitty to liven up your home? Then meet Angelica, an independent and affectionate 2-year-old tiger Domestic Shorthair looking for her forever family! Angelica would love to find a home with someone who can give her lots of love, patience, and toys, whether it is a long-time cat lover or first time cat owner! Angelica loves to be petted, but can be selective about her cheek scratches so may do best in a household with older children who can learn just the right cheek scratching technique. This pretty little girl is loved by the staff here at HSHV because of how she will melt in your hands when you pet her. In exchange for all the play time and love this little kitty has to give, Angelica will need to find a family that can care for dental cleanings and maintenance of her pearly whites. If you have lots of toys, patience, and love for a kitty in need of a forever home, then come meet Angelica today! All the animals available for adoption at the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on their vaccinations and have a microchip I.D. which is included in their affordable adoption fee. HSHV is open 7 days a week for adoptions. Please check our website for current adoption hours at www.hshv.org.
	The Ann Arbor Community Access Sponsored Pet-of-the-Week is Skittles NOTE: You can watch the HSHV Complete Adoptable Animal Show on CTN, Channel 19, Monday through Friday at 9:30 am. This very small dog is Skittles, a 1-year-old Chihuahua/Yorkie mix. This little lady lived a very quiet life and was not socialized with other animals, or children. Her new family of person will need to be patient and give her time to adjust and feel safe in her new home. We've learned that Skittles will attach to her caretakers pretty quickly and wants to be held and loved on. She does not however want to be near other animals or small children, so her adopters will need to understand this dogs very limited past and give her TLC and care while she adjusts. As you can see from her photos, Skittles is just a Lil' Bit of a dog, weighing in at only four pounds. If you've had small dog experience and understand the needs of an under-socialized dog, but are eager to gain Skittles unconditional love, you we be rewarded with an loyal companion. All the animals available for adoption at the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on their vaccinations and have a microchip I.D. which is included in their affordable adoption fee. HSHV is open 7 days a week for adoptions. Please check our website for current adoption hours at www.hshv.org

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Humane Society of Huron Valley: Pets of the Week

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