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4/16/2024

WAG Newsletter | April 2024

A thank you to our volunteers, the kittens have arrived, Walk/Run updates, and more

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3/13/2024

WAG Newsletter | March 2024

How you can (and if you should!) help cats, our 2023 annual report, and so much more.

2/21/2024

WAG Newsletter | February 2024

Fostering, Walk/Run, and many other ways to help the animals. It's your February update from HSSW.

Three white dogs outside in the snow

1/19/2024

WAG Newsletter | January 2024

A New Year message from Andrea and a 2023 review. All that and much more in the first WAG of 2024!

A brown pit bull do looking at the camera. The words Comfort and Joy are on the image.

12/30/2023

Fuchsia's Medical Journey

Fuchsia found the special care and support she needed to recover from a difficult past and thrive in her new, loving home.

A very skinny black dog giving someone kisses. The words Comfort and Joy are printed on the image

12/29/2023

Lifesaving Care for Little Bat

Emaciated and covered in fleas, Little Bat was in a critical state. Learn more about this resilient dog's recovery.

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12/27/2023

Susan and Spartacus

For Susan, the one thing that couldn't be taken away was the special bond she shared with Spartacus. Learn more about their story.

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12/21/2023

A Holiday Rescue for Eleven Puppies

A resilient mama dog and her litter of eleven puppies find safety and security for the holidays.

12/13/2023

WAG Newsletter | December 2023

How to make the holidays merry and bright for pets and what you need to know about canine respiratory disease.

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11/28/2023

An Urgent Rescue for Bean Sprout

Sick and dangerously overweight when he arrived, Bean Sprout was in desperate need of care. Learn more about his journey.

11/27/2023

A Second Chance for a Tripod Named Cora

Limping badly when she arrived, Cora's injured leg couldn't be repaired. Learn more about her rescue and lifesaving second chance.

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11/24/2023

Lifesaving Rescue for a Mellica and 8 Puppies

A pregnant dog and her 8 puppies received a second chance for happy homes. Your support this Giving Tuesday makes it possible.

11/16/2023

WAG Newsletter | November 2023

Holiday prep and ways to help animals. It's your November WAG.

10/17/2023

WAG Newsletter | October 2023

A Gala update, holiday at ReTails and so much more!

9/22/2023

WAG Newsletter | September 2023

It's Gala season and we're ready to celebrate! Learn all about this great event and other updates from our team.

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8/18/2023

WAG Newsletter | August 2023

Bringing home a new pet, accessing resources in our community, and much more in this month's WAG.

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8/8/2023

A Dream Comes True for Mr. Oslo

Rescued from abuse and neglect, Mr. Oslo spent more than a year at HSSW before finding his new home.

7/14/2023

WAG Newsletter | July 2023

It's your monthly WAG newsletter. We have summer safety tips, community cats, and much more!

6/19/2023

WAG Newsletter | June 2023

Check out WAG for updates on our community solutions, stray cats and kittens, the impact of fostering, and much more.

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4/4/2023

A Second Chance for Seven Puppies

A sweet and very pregnant dog finds rescue and a second chance for her and her pups.

3/24/2023

Lifesaving Care for Benny

Benny was badly injured. But a lifesaving surgery helped him walk again and find a happy new home.

A large black dog with his tongue hanging out

12/31/2022

Loki and Stew - a Special Bond

How a difficult dog found his perfect family and made a difference for a veteran.

An orange and white kitten

12/30/2022

Chevy the Kitten

A little kitten who who overcame life-threatening injuries and found a loving home.

A black and white cat, sleeping on a colorful rug

12/27/2022

How a barn cat made a difference for Joey

How a feisty barn cat helped Joey through cancer treatments and became a loving friend along the way.

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12/23/2022

Shelter for Six Senior Dogs

Six senior dogs find shelter, medical care, and a second chance for the holidays.

A black and white dog with his mouth open, laying on a green and black blanket

12/20/2022

A Holiday Rescue for 18 Dogs

Eighteen dogs find their second chance for a happy home - just in time for the holidays.

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10/25/2022

Sunny and Poet

The story of two shy dogs who found their perfect family and became best friends.

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10/16/2022

Nakia Creek Fire

Updates on the Nakia Creek Fire in Clark County and its impact on HSSW services

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10/3/2022

100 Rabbits

Nearly one hundred rabbits arrived at HSSW in need of TLC and new homes.

Three black and white kittens with green, white, and red collars

8/30/2022

Don't be a Kit-Napper!

How and when should kittens be brought to the shelter? It's less often than you think.

A beagle, held by a person standing by a red van

8/22/2022

Rescue Beagles Arrive at HSSW

Beagles rescued from a testing facility arrive at HSSW in search of a new home.

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7/29/2022

A New Home for Three Dogs

Three HSSW long-timer dogs find a new, unexpected home.

A golden retriever sitting next to a sign that says "Pet Clinic"

7/13/2022

Wellness Clinics for Community Pets

Providing basic care for pets, Wellness Clinics keep families together.

A black cat with one eye on the lap of his adopter

12/30/2021

Lucky and Robert

A stray cat finds shelter and a new home when she needed it most.

A small brown and white dog, wrapped in a towel held by a woman wearing a mask

10/7/2021

A Path to Adoption for 30 Small Dogs

Rescued from unsafe conditions, they now have a path to new homes.