Please be aware that the Heartland Humane Society
has a very limited physical facility/shelter at this time
that can only house a small number of cats.
We rely on our Foster Caregivers to provide homes
for some of the cats and all of the dogs that come under
our care.
We also post Lost/Missing pets & Found
animals on this site in hopes of finding their owners or
a new home.
Feel free to contact us by phone or by
email.
Happy
Tails
Note
from an adopted dog
I rescued a human today. Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them. As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life. She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well. Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes. I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one. I rescued a human today.
Beethoven - now called "Lucky" is
doing very well! He has learned his
new name and is adjusting to the
farm life very well!
He is such a sweetie! He has such a
huge gentle personality - he loves
to play fetch and just overall loves
all the new attention he is
getting. He loves to be combed and
loves his belly rubbed! He is so
gentle and so playful and always
eager to please! He's definitely
getting his first taste of treats -
ice cream, peanut butter and jelly
toast, etc.....and is putting on
some weight! His tail is always
wagging which means he loves his new
home! He's been such a great dog to
have - and as much as he needed us,
we needed him too! March was very
hard on my husband and I with losing
both St. Bernard's - "Lucky" has
been good therapy for us! I am so
glad "Lucky" found us! He is one
happy fella!
Just
wanted to let you know that Alli is
a keeper! Over the last two weeks
Willow and her have worked it out.
They are spending their days playing
out
in the yard together just as happy
as can be, and snuggling up to one
another on their bed at night. Yea!
Despite the rough 1st week of her
trying
to find her place in the group, she
has quickly fit into our pack almost
as
if I'd raised her from a puppy. So
cool!
She really loves her all her
squeaker toys, and has gotten pretty
good at fetch. When I have to work,
or do odd jobs around the house she
helps by shadowing me. I also found
she likes to run along side my bike,
so we've been working out together
on the nicer days.
Here
are some photos of Alli’s first
visit to the Atlantic ocean in North
Carolina. She’s doing
well....her and Willow are almost
inseparable now. She’s getting
pretty good at walking on a leash
and learning her basic obedience
commands quite quickly. We’ve been
enjoying her sweet nature and can’t
believe what a perfect match she’s
been for our family. Thanks so much
to you all for helping me find the
dream dog I was looking
for. :-)
Here
is Cooper in his new home, having
some play time with his new buddy,
Tank. He is having a great
time in his new home and all are
doing well.
Ace is
doing great. The kids love him and
he is a very sweet kitty! We are
amazed at how tolerant he is with
being carried around...constantly!
Here are some pictures of Katy
in her new home. She is loved
and has settled in nicely. She
is a very special dog and we are
just crazy about her. The
initial transition was difficult
with the cat on Katy's end but
they are fast becoming friends.
This has turned out much better
than we even could have hoped.
Take care and enjoy the pics!
Thanks,
Linda
I want
to thank you all for your help in
getting Josie.... . she is
perfect..... we (my granddaughters
and I ) spent the night petting her,
brushing her and playing with
her... When I put my granddaughters
in bed.. she laid in the same room
with them most of the time.. she
came out occasionally to get petted
by me.... but if she heard them
cough or move .. she ran to
them.... I am sooooooooooooooo
happy..... I cant tell you how
much... Thanks again.....
We
are so happy with Ebony, she is
a truly full of life young
puppy. Day by day my children
are getting involved with her,
and is amazing to discover how
each of them interact with her.
We went to
Colorado for summer vacation,
and Ebony came with us. It was a
full experience for the whole
family, where all of us had a
chance to know how to share a
vacation time with our pet. We
had a great time and a
collection of anecdotes from
Ebony
Abby and I are having a great time -
she goes in the kayak with me, swims
off the dock several times a day,
follows along with me on a leash as
I bike the trails, and loves to ride
along in my old pickup truck. She
is a popular figure at the local
coffee shop. The little 3 year
old neighbor girl always pets her as
we walk by her house and every time
she asks me "Why is she so soft?"
She has lots of names now - like
Abba daba do and Abba gazelle (cause
she runs so gracefully fast) but
usually we just call her "happy"
because she is happy everyday and
makes everyone around her happy
too. Thank you again for saving her
- she is a great friend to me!!! I
have attached a few of our favorite
shot of the many faces of The Abby -
your friends Dorothy and Abby
Here is Pepper soaking up all the
attention and loving every minute of
his new family.
I'm not good at writing, but
really want to say thank you for
finding Mike & Fiona for me.
I did not know how much I needed
the strength and structure of a
family (pack) until we spent
time together. They say I
am very bright and I now know so
much more! The garden is huge
and I have an inside/outside
kennel and go with Mike & Fiona
every day - I love the car and
we all travel well together. My
new sister, Penny, is always
good fun, even when she bosses
me around! I still have my toy
you gave me before we left
Yankton and apart from missing
tail and ear, it is holding up
well. It was a great
comfort to me when I first got
here. Thank you for caring
about me and finding me a great
home. I will look forward
to showing it to you when you
come and visit. Lots of
Love, Blake (alias Trooper)
"Lacy
is doing great. I am still working
on her heel skills. She was spayed
about a month ago and it never
slowed her down one bit. She and
Darby are inseparable. Thank you so
much for her, she is a gift."
I wanted to let you know
that Nicka (now named
Harley) has transitioned
wonderfully into our family.
he now enjoys chasing
turkeys, cows and kids. He
is a wonderful, playful
dog. We love him so much and
could not imagine life
without him. Most days he
gets to run free on the
farm, having the fun most
dogs only get to dream
about. He nips at the kid's
ankles when he wants them to
play and loves to have
fights in the snow with
them. He has found his
forever home, thank you.
Dora
has learned so much from when she
was a puppy. She loves to play fetch
and likes lots of exercise.
She loves water so we usually give
her a little swimming pool full of
water in the summer months so she
can take a dip to cool off when ever
she wants to. She loves to bury her
toys and then dig them back up to
retrieve them. We enjoy having her
as our pet and just seeing the new
things she learns everyday and how
much fun it has been watching her
grow.
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