Welcome to Helping The Helpless Pets

Our Mission...

is to rescue companion animals who have been
abandoned, abused and neglected,
through our qualified, family oriented foster care system which allows the dogs to
interact with other dogs,cats, and humans of all ages, shapes, and sizes
providing them with a feeling of love, compassion, and positive reinforcement
along with all of their medical needs being fully met.

We here at HTH Pets hope you are enjoying the Holiday Season and have

been blessed with health and shelter. We have been fortunate to have had a

wonderful 2011, having rescued more than 130 helpless pets and found loving

homes for 116 of them! We could not have done

it without your support, whether it be through donations, volunteering your time,

fostering these amazing furbabies or adopting one (or more!) into your home!

We are eternally grateful to be able to consider each and every one of you as

a part of our HTH Family!

Looking to 2012, we would like to rescue and rehome

more needy pets than we did in 2011. This New Year, will you consider committing

to a monthly monetary donation to help the rescued pets of Helping The Helpless Pets?

Each month we spend more than $500 on food, $300 on supplements, $300 on cleaning

supplies and $2000 in Veterinary care. Even just $25/month will help us to stay above

water and continue helping these pets in need. Payments are easy and can be mailed to our

primary address (provided upon request) or can be submitted securely through the

donation tab below. We will send you a monthly email reminder when your sponsorship is due

as well as updates on the dogs you are helping through your generosity.

All donations are tax deductible and life saving!

Thank you for your consideration and here's to a bright and successful New Year

for HTH Pets, our rescued dogs and the HTH Family.

Veronica, Sarah, Tracey, Michael and Tav

HTH Pets Board of Directors

~To the world you are just another person. To a rescued pet you are the world.~

"Admittedly when I first started my quest for a dog I thought the shelters were all going overboard with the questions, concerns and investigating.

It really isn't until you're on "this side" of things does it really make sense and become clear that it isn't over-kill,

but it's actually in some cases the bare minimum that can be done to ensure these people and the animals are right for each other.

If you just adopt a dog to the first person to produce the cash,

you're nothing more than a puppy mill minus the inhumane conditions and overbreeding..." ~ HTH Adopter and Volunteer

Please Help Us Pay Our Veterinary Bill from 2011

Donate to HTH Pets
FOR FREE
just by shopping this link to PetSmart!

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HTH Pets with Clays for Strays!

Visiting Grandma and Grandpa this weekend? Take your dog!

Most dog lovers know about the therapeutic benefits of our canine housemates. Unfortunately, many of our older friends and relatives no longer regularly enjoy the uplifting effects that can come from seeing a pooch with a wagging tail.
When visiting your senior loved ones, consider bringing your dog if possible. Whether the visit is to a private home or senior facility that welcomes pets, the comfort that dogs provide can be beneficial to our aged family members’ well-being.
A study by the American Geriatrics Society shows that pets can help the elderly live healthier, more enjoyable lives. These benefits are well enough established that several nonprofits exist for the simple purpose of taking dogs on regular visits to senior facilities and hospices.

D.P. Hesano is co-founder of the healthy dog supply shop FidoDogTreats.com.

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Dog Health Care Tip of the Week

Heartworm is a parasitic infestation transmitted to dogs by bites from infected mosquitoes. Heartworm is a potentially fatal health threat and
often requires aggressive, prolonged and painful treatment.

Prevention is Easier Than Treatment

The first line of defense in preventing your pet from any disease or infection is through the promotion of a healthy immune support by providing optimal nutrition, exercise and play,
minimizing stress, thoughtful vaccination protocols, and veterinary care. According to the Integrated Pest Management Information Network from North Carolina State University,
"Healthy animals are best able to withstand and, to some extent, avoid infestation." Dr. Michelle Tilghman, D.V.M. says, "Strengthen [your pet's] resistance with whole foods.
Dogs and cats are more likely to resist heartworms when they are given all-natural foods, which help keep the immune system strong."

The next line of defense should be reducing breeding environments for mosquitoes in areas where your pet spends a lot of time. Standing water sources are needed for mosquitoes to breed,
so whenever possible it is best to eliminate these breeding grounds, which should reduce mosquito bites to both humans and pets. Products like Garlic Barrier will also help reduce the number
of mosquitoes and other unwanted insects in your yard.