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And the dangers of rodenticides TW: Animal death Agapanthus's story started out a tragic one. He and his 4 siblings were found near their deceased mother and brought to HES. 10 days old and orphaned, their likelihood of survival was already bleak. Neonatal kittens without their mother have up to 40% mortality rates, even with proper care from rescues and fosters. We do everything we can, but without mama cat's antibodies that kittens receive from nursing naturally, they are

Mosquitoes only need one bite to put your pet at risk for heartworm disease, but monthly prevention gives them year-round protection. Being proactive today can save your pet from serious illness tomorrow.

The Rule of 3 is a general guideline for new adopters to keep in mind when they bring home a shelter pet, as they get used to you, your home, your routine, and their new life.

A Story of Resilience and Love Shari was pregnant when she was brought to HES as a stray, and looked like she would give birth at any moment. Staff situated her in a quiet area, expecting her to go into labor, and come morning, find a litter of newborn puppies. But as the hours ticked by, nothing was happening. Shari lay there, panting, extremely timid, slow-moving. Something was off. When the vet team arrived the next morning to find no puppies and a distressed momma, they