Congratulations Bandito!

After 223 days, Bandito has finally found his forever home with Loren and Carl!

One-year-old Bandito first came to the HSVC after spending time in foster care with his siblings. He was diagnosed with Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) shortly after returning to the shelter and was placed back into a loving foster home with foster pawrent, Chris. After completing treatment, he spent several months patiently waiting for a home before Carl and Loren came along looking for a friendly, playful adult cat. 

The couple was introduced to Bandito and made aware of his medical conditions and shy personality. Our staff explained that it would take time to gain his trust. However, once that trust was achieved, Bandito would happily melt in their lap for endless cuddles. Loren and Carl weren't afraid of his FIP diagnosis and were willing to take the chance on the adorable shorthair. Thank you, Carl and Loren, for giving our sweet Bandito the loving home he deserves!

A special shoutout goes out to Bandito's foster pawrent, Chris, for giving Bandito the love and care he needed during his battle with FIP. Medical fosters are vital to the survival of high-risk animals that enter the shelter. These specialized caregivers help us fulfill our mission by giving vulnerable animals a fighting chance to reach their full potential. We are so grateful for these fantastic fosters!

Congratulations Zuko!

We are thrilled to share that after 290 days at the shelter, Zuko has been adopted by Denise. The 3-year-old Aussie Shepherd mix was surrendered to the HSVC with his friend, Scout, after their previous owner could no longer care for them. Zuko quickly became a staff favorite, but we couldn't figure out why he was having so much trouble finding a home! He is very smart, eager to learn, and the perfect adventure buddy! 

Denise is a long-term HSVC volunteer who had been working with Zuko for months. With his adorable personality and affinity for tennis balls, Denise couldn’t deny the chemistry the pair had. She decided she wanted to spend every day with Zuko as a forever family member. We couldn’t be happier! Congrats to this awesome pair!

Congratulations Koda!

Our girl Koda can finally call a home her own after being in the shelter for 381 days! She was officially adopted by Daniel, his family, and fellow HSVC alum Wybie! 

The 2-year-old Alaskan Husky/German Shepherd mix was surrendered to the HSVC over a year ago by her previous owner due to no fault of her own. She had a difficult time adjusting to shelter life and could often be found cowering in her kennel or play yard. However, our animal care staff soon learned that Koda came out of her shell when she had the opportunity to socialize with other dogs.

Daniel and his family visited the shelter looking for a furry companion for their HSVC Alum, Wybie, whom they adopted from the shelter in March of 2023. They were introduced to Koda and instantly connected with her due to her similarities with Wybie. The family saw how nervous Koda was initially around humans and wanted to give her a chance after seeing her open up to other dogs. They opted to foster-to-adopt Koda, giving her time to get her situated in her new environment. She was nervous around her new family at first, but Wybie took Koda under his wing and helped her learn to trust humans.

Similar to when Daniel brought home Wybie, Koda's first few weeks were not a walk in the park. We are so grateful he and his family pushed through the obstacles and were able to give another rescue dog a forever home. Now, Wybie and Koda are best friends, and their family gets twice the love. Congratulations to Daniel and his family, and here's to many more adventures!