Pippa recently came back with Morgan - both dogs adopted through us in separate years - after their owner passed away.
We want to make note that Pippa left here in 2023 a very healthy 40ish lbs, and now weighs mid 70s. Almost doubled her weight! We will be having her checked for Cushing's disease etc to see if this is why she is so big, but no owner should have let her get this big whether it be from diet or a veterinary diagnosis.
Overweight dogs, and even more so those considered obese, face a multitude of health risks, including osteoarthritis, diabetes, respiratory issues, and a decreased lifespan. We can already see the joint pain and bending of her ankles from the excess weight.
So we have started her on weight management food, supplementing with green beans, and pain meds. If you happen to have any green beans sitting in your pantry you won't eat, drop them by! They are useful in making her feel full but low calories.
She is available for adoption, but we will remain in close contact to make sure a diet protocol is followed to help get her healthy again.
She is around 5/6 years old. She came to us in 2022 with her litter of pups and was always such a wonderful girl. She is a heeler /hound mix. Up to date on vaccines/dewormer/spayed, 4dx tested, and microchipped.
Submit an application here: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/WVHC/Dog
Pippa recently came back with Morgan - both dogs adopted through us in separate years - after their owner passed away.
We want to make note that Pippa left here in 2023 a very healthy 40ish lbs, and now weighs mid 70s. Almost doubled her weight! We will be having her checked for Cushing's disease etc to see if this is why she is so big, but no owner should have let her get this big whether it be from diet or a veterinary diagnosis.
Overweight dogs, and even more so those considered obese, face a multitude of health risks, including osteoarthritis, diabetes, respiratory issues, and a decreased lifespan. We can already see the joint pain and bending of her ankles from the excess weight.
So we have started her on weight management food, supplementing with green beans, and pain meds. If you happen to have any green beans sitting in your pantry you won't eat, drop them by! They are useful in making her feel full but low calories.
She is available for adoption, but we will remain in close contact to make sure a diet protocol is followed to help get her healthy again.
She is around 5/6 years old. She came to us in 2022 with her litter of pups and was always such a wonderful girl. She is a heeler /hound mix. Up to date on vaccines/dewormer/spayed, 4dx tested, and microchipped.
Submit an application here: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/WVHC/Dog
You may stop in and fill out an application, or submit online via www.hshcwv.org/adopt
2.
Meet the Pet
After the application is approved you can meet the pet of your choosing, or view all of our animals.
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Sign Adoption Contract
If approved, you can do a foster trial for 5-7 days for any pet over 6 months of age, or adopt and take home that day.
Additional adoption info
We require a pre-adoption application so we can help find the perfect pet for you. And we also require an adoption contract due at time of adoption.
Our adoptions fees are as follows:
Canine
Dogs over 1 year old: $125.00
Puppies/Dogs under 1 year old: $150.00
(These prices include: $55.00 towards spay/neuter surgery if not yet of age, first series of vaccinations, rabies vaccine, deworming, 4DX testing (Lyme/HW), microchip, flea bath, and ID tag.)
Feline
Kittens / Cats: $100 (These prices include: $45.00 towards spay/neuter surgery if not yet of age, first series of vaccinations, rabies vaccine, deworming, microchip, Feline testing, ear mite treatment, and flea bath.)
We require a pre-adoption application so we can help find the perfect pet for you. And we also require an adoption contract due at time of adoption.
Our adoptions fees are as follows:
Canine
Dogs over 1 year old: $125.00
Puppies/Dogs under 1 year old: $150.00
(These prices include: $55.00 towards spay/neuter surgery if not yet of age, first series of vaccinations, rabies vaccine, deworming, 4DX testing (Lyme/HW), microchip, flea bath, and ID tag.)
Feline
Kittens / Cats: $100 (These prices include: $45.00 towards spay/neuter surgery if not yet of age, first series of vaccinations, rabies vaccine, deworming, microchip, Feline testing, ear mite treatment, and flea bath.)
We are open 7 days a week from 10:30am - 3:30pm and are located at 2450 Saltwell Road Shinnston, WV.
Directions: From I-79, take exit #125 for Shinnston/Saltwell Road. If you traveled north on I-79, turn right off the exit ramp. If you came from the south, make a left. Go 1/4 mile to the Exxon station and turn left onto Saltwell Road. Stay on Saltwell Road for 4.5 miles. The HSHC entrance is on the left. (Note: The sign is at the entrance.) Cross the bridge and continue past the Harrison County Animal Control Center. The HSHC is up on the left.
We are open 7 days a week from 10:30am - 3:30pm and are located at 2450 Saltwell Road Shinnston, WV.
Directions: From I-79, take exit #125 for Shinnston/Saltwell Road. If you traveled north on I-79, turn right off the exit ramp. If you came from the south, make a left. Go 1/4 mile to the Exxon station and turn left onto Saltwell Road. Stay on Saltwell Road for 4.5 miles. The HSHC entrance is on the left. (Note: The sign is at the entrance.) Cross the bridge and continue past the Harrison County Animal Control Center. The HSHC is up on the left.
More about this shelter
Our mission is to pull animals that were strays or owner surrenders from the Harrison County Animal Control (WV) and make them adoptable to the public. We provide veterinary services such as vaccinations as well as spaying or neutering, microchipping, (in accordance with WV law), testing of Lyme/ HW for dogs and Felv/Fiv for cats, and then try to pair them with the best potential adopters. We are not county funded, and so rely on our generous supporters and donors to help provide the care and basic necessities of our furry friends.
Our mission is to pull animals that were strays or owner surrenders from the Harrison County Animal Control (WV) and make them adoptable to the public. We provide veterinary services such as vaccinations as well as spaying or neutering, microchipping, (in accordance with WV law), testing of Lyme/ HW for dogs and Felv/Fiv for cats, and then try to pair them with the best potential adopters. We are not county funded, and so rely on our generous supporters and donors to help provide the care and basic necessities of our furry friends.
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