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02/22/2025

Our puppy friend Beau is here to let you know that our shelves are looking a little empty — we are wishing for more blankets, sheets and towels! If you're getting a head start on spring cleaning and have items to donate, please leave them by the door any time or stop by during our open hours Wed-Sun from 1-6pm! ⭐

02/19/2025

We encourage everyone to visit Prevent Pet Suffocation! It's really opened our eyes to the risk of suffocation that chip bags and other food waste products posed to our pets. The stories are heartbreaking! A tiny bit of extra effort when disposing of food waste products can be life-saving for the pets we love.

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

02/08/2025

Skunk Alert!!!
A public service announcement from animal control:
February Through early March is skunk breeding season. Before you let your dogs out, make a little noise and give skunks time to move out of your yard.

If you come face to face with a skunk, stay calm and talk softly to let him know you’re there -- skunks have poor eyesight. Skunks are very sweet natured animals and don’t want to spray you. Go about your business and avoid startling them.
Skunks will give you several warnings if they are scared:
1. They will stomp their front feet
2. They turn their backs to you
3. They will do a handstand
4. They will spray up to 10 feet away

If a skunk DOES spray, here is a technique and recipe:
First, catch the dog (or the person!) as quickly as possible - don’t let them roll or rub on anything. If you have rubber gloves wear them. BLOT the spray off with paper towels.
Mix a paste from 1 teaspoon Dawn dish soap, 3% hydrogen peroxide and ¼ cup baking soda and spread it on the area. Do not add water! Let it sit for ten minutes then rinse off and repeat.
If this happens to be on a human or hairless animal, leave out the baking soda. The baking soda is sort of like an exfoliant and is really abrasive to bare skin.
Skunks are omnivores (eat both plant and animal material). They prefer to eat insects, particularly grasshoppers, beetles, and crickets. They also eat grubs and other insect larvae as well as bees and wasps. When the opportunity arises, they will take mice, rats, moles, shrews, young ground squirrels and rabbits, nesting birds, nestlings, and bird or snake eggs. Skunks also eat corn, berries, and other vegetation. In an urban environment, they may eat garbage or pet food that has been left outside.

Habitat Modification:
Secure garbage cans and close dumpster lids at night.
Control rodent populations.
Do not leave pet food outdoors at night.
Remove brush or wood piles.
Control lawn grubs.

02/07/2025

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02/05/2025

🚨 Protect Your Pup’s Paws This Winter! 🐾❄️

Did you know road salt can cause irritation, dryness, and even chemical burns on your dog's paw pads? If licked, it can also lead to stomach upset and potential poisoning!

⚠️ Signs of salt irritation:
🐶 Excessive paw licking
🔴 Redness or inflammation
🚶‍♂️ Limping or discomfort
🩹 Cracks or sores on the paw pads

🛑 Keep those paws safe!
✅ Use pet-safe deicing salt
🧦 Try booties to protect paws & keep them warm
🚿 Rinse paws in warm water after walks

A little extra care goes a long way to keep your furry friend happy and healthy this winter! 🐕💙

02/01/2025

Due to the current freezing rain and hazardous road conditions, we strongly recommend limiting travel to essential trips only. Roads are extremely dangerous with multiple accidents reported tonight.

Please prioritize safety and if you must travel, drive cautiously and be vigilant of your surroundings. Stay safe out there!

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01/28/2025

01/28/2025

01/14/2025

Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) is found in products such as car screen wash, brake and radiator fluid. If it’s swallowed (even in small amounts), it’s extremely toxic and causes fatal damage to the kidneys and nervous system. Unfortunately, ethylene glycol is naturally sweet which, is why our pets are often tempted to drink it from leaky car radiators or driveway spillages.

Should your pet ingest this, the ASPA Pet Poison Control Hotline should be called at (888) 426-4435 and the Veterinary Emergency Center of Manchester on Brown Avenue can be reached at (603) 666-6677. If you are not located in Manchester, we would recommend calling the nearest Emergency Hospital.

12/23/2024

Looking to treat your furry bestie to something extra special this holiday season? Spoil them with a homemade holiday treat, like their very own charcuterie board 🎄🐾

For more holiday pet treats visit: https://bit.ly/4i7jYVF!

12/22/2024

Thses foods are dangerous and/or toxic for dogs! Keep your precious companions safe this Christmas by keeping these products out of reach 🐶🎄

12/14/2024

Day 1 of our 12 Days of Wishing ✨
Our first wish this year is for more puppy toys! Yes, we know, a puppy can make a toy out of anything. That’s why it’s especially important to give them appropriate outlets while they are young. While the shelter has many toys for our larger dogs, puppy-sized toys are harder to come by and also harder to clean (we tend to throw these out after each round of puppies just in case!). If you would like to donate puppy toys, donations can be left at our door any time or dropped off in the lobby Wed-Sun from 1-6pm. Thank you for thinking of HSWM this holiday season! ✨
(Let's talk teething! Did you know that dogs lose only 28 teeth during puppyhood, but have 42 teeth when fully grown? Neat!) 🐶

12/09/2024