Success Stories

  • A Perfect Home for Prieto

    Posted by · May 26, 2025 12:00 PM

     

    Three cheers for Prieto! The 28-year-old Quarterhorse officially found his forever home with Chari on May 19th. This adoption came to be thanks to Chari’s niece, who spotted Prieto online and reached out to us while searching for a new equine companion for her aunt. After recently losing their own beloved senior horse, the family was hoping to find a gentle partner for their remaining horse, Banche, and a calm trail companion for Chari. Preito went home as a foster-to-adopt (FTA) placement for one month to ensure it was the right fit, and it absolutely was! We couldn't be happier for this deserving senior guy!

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  • One Year Down & Many More To Go For Bugsy!

    Posted by · May 20, 2025 1:23 PM · 1 reaction

       

    In December 2023, a young Welsh Pony named Bronco arrived at HSVC. He had been surrendered by his previous owner, who could no longer care for him. At just three years old, Bronco had seen very little of the world—he had never been trained, handled only minimally, and had only experienced being haltered and loaded into a trailer. But even with so little experience, one thing was clear: Bronco had a spark. His personality stood out from the start. Lively, curious, and full of potential, Bronco showed all the signs of being an ideal candidate for someone willing to start fresh and guide him through the learning process. It didn’t take long for that someone to find him.

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  • Gunner's New Latitude In The PNW

    Posted by · April 12, 2025 12:00 PM

       

    In May of 2022, Gunner was transferred to HSVC through one of our rescue partners, and for over 200 days, he patiently waited for the right person to take him home. During his time at the shelter, the German Shepherd mix was a regular on pack walks, always walking gently on his leash and letting his delicate and sweet personality shine through. Despite his loving nature, Gunner’s large size and energetic personality made it hard to find a home that was the perfect fit. In December 2022, Gunner’s wait came to an end. The Harrisons, a family ready to open their hearts to a new dog, saw Gunner and knew immediately he was the one. Gunner finally had the forever family he had been waiting for!

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  • Lana's Journey to Joy

    Posted by · March 31, 2025 2:07 PM · 1 reaction

     

    Paulina, now known as Lana, had quite the journey before finding her perfect family. After being surrendered to our Humane Officers in the field, the sweet 8-month-old pup, her siblings, and their brave mama, Shakira, were brought into the shelter in September 2024. HSVC’s dedicated Humane Officers found them in a desperate situation, and the team quickly stepped in to ensure they received the care they needed. At first, the Belgian Malinois family was understandably scared and unsure of the world around them, but with the gentle care and compassion from the staff at HSVC, they began to trust again. Lana's transformation was nothing short of miraculous, and soon enough, her playful and spirited personality began to shine through.

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  • Howdy's Happy Tail

    Posted by · March 28, 2025 10:00 AM

     

    At just 1-year-old, Choco, a spirited Belgian Malinois, found himself at HSVC in need of a loving home. Little did he know, his perfect match was just around the corner. Now Howdy, this brave and affectionate pup has found his forever home with Allison, and it’s safe to say—it was meant to be!

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  • Half the Size, Twice the Love! Shorty's Success Story

    Posted by · March 10, 2025 12:28 PM · 1 reaction

       

    It's been one year since Shadow, now Shorty, found his happily ever after! The pint-sized pup was first brought to the shelter in March of last year after he was found abandoned by his previous owners. With his handsome face and even sweeter personality, it's no surprise that he got scooped up by Alisha and her family so quickly. Shorty and his new pawrents recently celebrated his first Gotcha Day, and we couldn't be happier for him!

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  • A Recipe for Happy Tails: Dumpling Finds Her Family

    Posted by · January 14, 2025 12:12 PM · 1 reaction

       

    We're serving up a dumpling-sized portion of love with this success story! Five-month-old Lulu, formerly Dumpling, is living the sweet life in her new home. The adorable mixed-breed pup was adopted by Marilyn and Sam in mid-November 2024 after being brought to the shelter as a stray. Lulu arrived at HSVC with her brother, Meatball, who has also been happily adopted. The precious pair were even reunited outside of the shelter months after finding their forever homes. We couldn't be happier for these pint-sized HSVC alums!

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  • Maximum Love for Our Boy Max

    Posted by · December 30, 2024 3:06 PM · 1 reaction

       

    It's been two years since our boy Max found his forever home, and he's happier than ever! The handsome German Shepherd mix was adopted from the HSVC in January of 2022 after being surrendered in the field to our Humane Officers. Now 4-years-old, he lives the good life with his dad, Paul, on a 40-acre homestead in the Mojave Desert.

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  • Zuko is Happier Than Ever!

    Posted by · October 11, 2024 10:53 AM · 1 reaction

       

    We have a heartwarming update for our boy Zuko! After 290 days at the shelter, the 2-year-old pup found his forever home with Denise in mid-August of this year. He has been hamming it up ever since! When he's not accompanying his new mom on adventures, the adorable Shepherd mix spends his days lounging around the house and bringing joy to everyone he meets. We can't think of a pup more deserving of such a happily ever after!

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  • New Lavish Life for Bart!

    Posted by · September 24, 2024 11:25 AM · 1 reaction

       

    Sweet little Bart (formerly Jimbo) and his two brothers were surrendered to HSVC in early August at just 4-months-old. The three Chihuahua pups have since found their furever homes, and Bart is living the lavish life with his new mom, Lyndsie.

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