Millions of dogs and cats are humanely destroyed each year in U.S. animal shelters because there are not enough responsible homes for them all. By choosing to adopt an animal from a shelter, you are discouraging the careless breeding of companion animals and helping to prevent needless suffering. The WHS views each animal as an individual with unique characteristics and specific needs.
Every effort is made to ensure that animals are placed in suitable, permanent homes.
WHS animals come from many different places-some are found wandering, some are given up when their owners can't or don't want to keep them, some have even been neglected or abused. It's amazing how resilient most animals are. Even neglect and abuse victims frequently spring back in a matter of weeks and become wonderful companions. It is important that all household members, especially young children, have a chance to meet and handle the animal being considered for adoption. Shelter staff will assist you and answer as many questions as possible about each animal.