May In August 2025, I was strolling around West Park in Carmel when this perfect stranger offered me a ride to the HSHC. Ordinarily, I stay away from strangers. However, I was feeling peckish, so I went along with her. I had no idea where we were going. Once I got there, I was not very happy. Being examined, weighed, poked, and prodded, and expected to remain calm was all too much for this gal! I began hissing, swatting, and trying to flee to show my disapproval. But I sure enjoyed having room service and housekeeping. I am 2-years-old, spayed, and house-trained. I spent almost a month in the shelter feeling rather put upon and out of sorts. Some of my photos showed off my Resting B. Face. The staff figured I would be happier in a home setting. They sent me to my foster mom (FM) in October. She has lots of experience with unhappy customers and gave me plenty of time to warm up. After only four days, I stopped hissing at her. I hid, but I also found myself a lovely window perch. Soon I learned that licky treats are DELICIOUS. I could enjoy them from an extended back scratcher. I began sleeping outside my room when all alone. My room is above my FM. At night, she hears me playing and scattering all my toys around while having intense zoomies! This smart cookie had a Cat Cam in my room, recording me as I had a blast! I also demonstrate a good appetite and use my litterbox like a champ. I discovered my favorite toy: a catnip-stuffed platypus. Whoopee! I now sniff FM when we are socializing. I even reluctantly accept some petting. FM has witnessed me making biscuits on my bed. Finally, I have become curious about the resident cats. I have started conversations with them by the door to my room. The HSHC staff will provide important recommendations to help me successfully transition to your home. Please be patient with me. Understand that time and space will make all the difference. 1-7-26
May In August 2025, I was strolling around West Park in Carmel when this perfect stranger offered me a ride to the HSHC. Ordinarily, I stay away from strangers. However, I was feeling peckish, so I went along with her. I had no idea where we were going. Once I got there, I was not very happy. Being examined, weighed, poked, and prodded, and expected to remain calm was all too much for this gal! I began hissing, swatting, and trying to flee to show my disapproval. But I sure enjoyed having room service and housekeeping. I am 2-years-old, spayed, and house-trained. I spent almost a month in the shelter feeling rather put upon and out of sorts. Some of my photos showed off my Resting B. Face. The staff figured I would be happier in a home setting. They sent me to my foster mom (FM) in October. She has lots of experience with unhappy customers and gave me plenty of time to warm up. After only four days, I stopped hissing at her. I hid, but I also found myself a lovely window perch. Soon I learned that licky treats are DELICIOUS. I could enjoy them from an extended back scratcher. I began sleeping outside my room when all alone. My room is above my FM. At night, she hears me playing and scattering all my toys around while having intense zoomies! This smart cookie had a Cat Cam in my room, recording me as I had a blast! I also demonstrate a good appetite and use my litterbox like a champ. I discovered my favorite toy: a catnip-stuffed platypus. Whoopee! I now sniff FM when we are socializing. I even reluctantly accept some petting. FM has witnessed me making biscuits on my bed. Finally, I have become curious about the resident cats. I have started conversations with them by the door to my room. The HSHC staff will provide important recommendations to help me successfully transition to your home. Please be patient with me. Understand that time and space will make all the difference. 1-7-26
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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