Luna is a playful, sensitive, and deeply loving girl who has been looking for a home to call her own for far too long! Luna is incredibly affectionate with her favorite humans and wants nothing more than to be near you at all times and involved in whatever it is you’re doing. Apart from spending quality time with her people, Luna’s favorite activities include outdoor adventures (particularly long, sniff-heavy walks, hikes, and anything that involves water); regular cuddle sessions; and tug-of-war.
Luna is fully house-trained, nondestructive, and easy to walk on-leash. She does well in the car and enjoys sticking her head out the window and watching the world slide by outside. She rarely barks at home and is a perfect angel when left alone for several hours at a time. She is also a quick learner and already knows a variety of commands, such as “come,” “sit,” and “shake.” While Luna is fairly energetic and tends to be happiest when she gets regular exercise, she does not have a hyperactive, “bouncing-off-the-walls” level of energy and is perfectly content to spend stretches of the day quietly lounging and/or snuggling with her humans.
While Luna is an adaptable and behaviorally “easy” dog in countless ways, she is also a sensitive soul who struggles with anxiety. For instance, she tends to be fearful of unfamiliar people, particularly male strangers, and would need an adopter who is willing/able to guide her through slow introductions to new people and help her feel safe during these interactions. While Luna typically does not have much of a reaction to female strangers in passing (e.g., while out on walks), she does have some reactivity to male strangers and will bark at them if they walk past in close proximity or approach her. She is generally very receptive to redirection and settles down quickly, but her anxiety around male strangers would require some sensitivity and management. We’ve been working on increasing positive experiences with men and desensitization training with Luna and she’s been doing very well, so we’re hopeful that she’ll be able to build upon this progress in her future home.
Luna has been on a couple of short-term shelter “vacations” during her time at HSHV and has reportedly had trouble bonding with the men in these households; however, while she was initially wary of her current foster dad, she warmed up to him quite quickly and has since developed a very close, affectionate, and trusting relationship with h
Luna is a playful, sensitive, and deeply loving girl who has been looking for a home to call her own for far too long! Luna is incredibly affectionate with her favorite humans and wants nothing more than to be near you at all times and involved in whatever it is you’re doing. Apart from spending quality time with her people, Luna’s favorite activities include outdoor adventures (particularly long, sniff-heavy walks, hikes, and anything that involves water); regular cuddle sessions; and tug-of-war.
Luna is fully house-trained, nondestructive, and easy to walk on-leash. She does well in the car and enjoys sticking her head out the window and watching the world slide by outside. She rarely barks at home and is a perfect angel when left alone for several hours at a time. She is also a quick learner and already knows a variety of commands, such as “come,” “sit,” and “shake.” While Luna is fairly energetic and tends to be happiest when she gets regular exercise, she does not have a hyperactive, “bouncing-off-the-walls” level of energy and is perfectly content to spend stretches of the day quietly lounging and/or snuggling with her humans.
While Luna is an adaptable and behaviorally “easy” dog in countless ways, she is also a sensitive soul who struggles with anxiety. For instance, she tends to be fearful of unfamiliar people, particularly male strangers, and would need an adopter who is willing/able to guide her through slow introductions to new people and help her feel safe during these interactions. While Luna typically does not have much of a reaction to female strangers in passing (e.g., while out on walks), she does have some reactivity to male strangers and will bark at them if they walk past in close proximity or approach her. She is generally very receptive to redirection and settles down quickly, but her anxiety around male strangers would require some sensitivity and management. We’ve been working on increasing positive experiences with men and desensitization training with Luna and she’s been doing very well, so we’re hopeful that she’ll be able to build upon this progress in her future home.
Luna has been on a couple of short-term shelter “vacations” during her time at HSHV and has reportedly had trouble bonding with the men in these households; however, while she was initially wary of her current foster dad, she warmed up to him quite quickly and has since developed a very close, affectionate, and trusting relationship with h
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Additional adoption info
Thank you for considering adopting and saving a life! Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge you need to adopt while making the process a positive experience, so here are some things to know:
+ You must be 18 years of age or older to adopt at HSHV. We welcome all--from any county or state!
+ Prior to visiting an animal, you must complete an application. You can do this at the shelter, or save time by bringing a completed one with you by downloading it from our website at www.hshv.org/howtoadopt.
+ Some animals have special adoption requirements.
+ Adoptions are first-come, first served and holds are limited to one 24-hour hold per family.
+ Please allow at least an hour if you plan on adopting. Bring your driver's license or other government-issued ID with proof of address, a copy of your lease (if it applies) and vaccination records for current pets.
+ Applications are accepted up until 15 minutes prior to closing.
+ Most adoptions are same-day, you'll take home your new friend!
When our animals go home, they've received an initial health check and have been:
+ Spayed/Neutered
+ Microchipped
+ Current on vaccinations (as appropriate to their age)
+ Dewormed
+ Feline Leukemia tested (kittens and cats)
+ Heartworm tested (adult dogs)
+ Temperament tested (adult dogs)
See our current fees and adoption specials at www.hshv.org/howtoadopt.
Thank you for considering adopting and saving a life! Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge you need to adopt while making the process a positive experience, so here are some things to know:
+ You must be 18 years of age or older to adopt at HSHV. We welcome all--from any county or state!
+ Prior to visiting an animal, you must complete an application. You can do this at the shelter, or save time by bringing a completed one with you by downloading it from our website at www.hshv.org/howtoadopt.
+ Some animals have special adoption requirements.
+ Adoptions are first-come, first served and holds are limited to one 24-hour hold per family.
+ Please allow at least an hour if you plan on adopting. Bring your driver's license or other government-issued ID with proof of address, a copy of your lease (if it applies) and vaccination records for current pets.
+ Applications are accepted up until 15 minutes prior to closing.
+ Most adoptions are same-day, you'll take home your new friend!
When our animals go home, they've received an initial health check and have been:
+ Spayed/Neutered
+ Microchipped
+ Current on vaccinations (as appropriate to their age)
+ Dewormed
+ Feline Leukemia tested (kittens and cats)
+ Heartworm tested (adult dogs)
+ Temperament tested (adult dogs)
See our current fees and adoption specials at www.hshv.org/howtoadopt.
Go meet their pets
The Humane Society of Huron Valley is open 7 days a week for adoptions (M-W 11-6, Th+Fr 11-7, Sa-Su 11-5) and is located at 3100 Cherry Hill Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. No appointments are needed and walk-ins are more than welcomed!
Our cat cafe, the Tiny Lions lounge and adoption Center is open 6 days a week (T-Sa 10-7, Su 10-5) and is located at 5245 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.
We are closed some holidays. For current information, please see www.hshv.org.
The Humane Society of Huron Valley is open 7 days a week for adoptions (M-W 11-6, Th+Fr 11-7, Sa-Su 11-5) and is located at 3100 Cherry Hill Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. No appointments are needed and walk-ins are more than welcomed!
Our cat cafe, the Tiny Lions lounge and adoption Center is open 6 days a week (T-Sa 10-7, Su 10-5) and is located at 5245 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.
We are closed some holidays. For current information, please see www.hshv.org.
More about this shelter
Founded in 1896, the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) is the only shelter in Washtenaw County and serves over 14,000 people and their animals every year. HSHV is classified as a no-kill shelter, has the highest "save rate" among all similar animals in Michigan, and has been recognized by the Michigan Pet Fund Alliance with the large shelter award for "Outstanding Open Admission Shelter with the Best Save Rate." Our state-of-the-art facility was rebuilt in 2009, and we depend on the generosity of people like you to continue our mission to support the loving, responsible care of every animal in our community. See more about HSHV at www.hshv.org/aboutus. Thank you for your support!
Founded in 1896, the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) is the only shelter in Washtenaw County and serves over 14,000 people and their animals every year. HSHV is classified as a no-kill shelter, has the highest "save rate" among all similar animals in Michigan, and has been recognized by the Michigan Pet Fund Alliance with the large shelter award for "Outstanding Open Admission Shelter with the Best Save Rate." Our state-of-the-art facility was rebuilt in 2009, and we depend on the generosity of people like you to continue our mission to support the loving, responsible care of every animal in our community. See more about HSHV at www.hshv.org/aboutus. Thank you for your support!
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