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It was December and the shelter was full. Then someone dumped six tiny puppies in poor condition. As was customary for litters, they received names beginning with the same letter. A cozy nursery was improvised. Volunteers worked out a care schedule, which was going well enough till the electricity went out during an ice storm. No light, no heat, no… read more

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I first saw Hooch as he lay bleeding beside a highway. A friend happened along in her pickup as I cautiously approached him, and two men stopped to help. Fortunately his injuries weren't serious after all, and he turned out to be a nice guy, but obviously yet another big black dog. He was with us so long that one of the co-rescuers (not an HSCC mem… read more

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I'm keeping CoCo while her mom is on a trip. She's cute, smart and entertaining. Her mom says she's happy all the time. This little girl was rescued and adopted a few months ago. It's always so nice when an HSCC dog becomes a cherished, carefree pet. read more

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It's a blustery day, but we're all feeling cozy after seeing the photos from Ginger's new mom. Home at last, in her cozy bed! read more

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rja just brought me the adoption check for Ginger!!! She's always been one of my favorites, so loving (to people), grinning and wiggling at any attention. She's one of those who especially needs a yard and something to do, and we've all felt bad that she's had such a long wait. The adopter seems to have a good setup for Ginger and was briefed on he… read more