Mort You probably haven`t met anyone named Mort in the recent past. It means `little man,` which I can live with. I am 7-years-old, neutered, and weigh 12.6 pounds. According to the interviewer lady (IL), I am orange and white eye candy! She was mesmerized by the rusty stripes running down my body. Because I moved into the shelter just a few days ago, I had not met the IL until today. She opened my door, stayed quiet, and let me approach first. I was soon pushing my head into her hand and accepting her pets. I let her rub my neck and ears for quite a while, then began to eat my breakfast. I was first associated with the HSHC in November 2023, when I was a stray. I was adopted that December but was surrendered again in May 2025. I lived with my family for a year and a half, during which time I was playful, friendly with new people, affectionate with my family, but easily overstimulated. If someone tried to pick me up or put a harness on me, I quickly let them know I disapproved of this activity. I lived with two dogs: a four-year-old female Anatolian Shepherd and a nine-month-old Presa Canario unaltered male. I tried to stay far away from them. I also chose to avoid the eight-year-old daughter. Because I felt most comfortable with my female adult owner, I needed everyone I lived with to be twelve or older. My humans must be skilled at reading my body language to help avoid my becoming overstimulated. I will need a lengthy introduction period in my new home, with a small place to stay while adjusting. I have much to offer my new family, but understanding my non-verbal language will be key to my success. 5-20-25
Mort You probably haven`t met anyone named Mort in the recent past. It means `little man,` which I can live with. I am 7-years-old, neutered, and weigh 12.6 pounds. According to the interviewer lady (IL), I am orange and white eye candy! She was mesmerized by the rusty stripes running down my body. Because I moved into the shelter just a few days ago, I had not met the IL until today. She opened my door, stayed quiet, and let me approach first. I was soon pushing my head into her hand and accepting her pets. I let her rub my neck and ears for quite a while, then began to eat my breakfast. I was first associated with the HSHC in November 2023, when I was a stray. I was adopted that December but was surrendered again in May 2025. I lived with my family for a year and a half, during which time I was playful, friendly with new people, affectionate with my family, but easily overstimulated. If someone tried to pick me up or put a harness on me, I quickly let them know I disapproved of this activity. I lived with two dogs: a four-year-old female Anatolian Shepherd and a nine-month-old Presa Canario unaltered male. I tried to stay far away from them. I also chose to avoid the eight-year-old daughter. Because I felt most comfortable with my female adult owner, I needed everyone I lived with to be twelve or older. My humans must be skilled at reading my body language to help avoid my becoming overstimulated. I will need a lengthy introduction period in my new home, with a small place to stay while adjusting. I have much to offer my new family, but understanding my non-verbal language will be key to my success. 5-20-25
With an open admission policy, a No-Kill philosophy, and more than 3,100 animals crossing our threshold each year, we have still maintained a 98% placement rate over the last 3 years.
This is an amazing feat for any organization…let alone one that takes in some of the most abused, injured and seriously ill animals imaginable.
With an open admission policy, a No-Kill philosophy, and more than 3,100 animals crossing our threshold each year, we have still maintained a 98% placement rate over the last 3 years.
This is an amazing feat for any organization…let alone one that takes in some of the most abused, injured and seriously ill animals imaginable.
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