Hello! My name is Hilda. I am told I am a foxhound mix... what I do know is that I am a dog . I was brought back to RHS because I didn't get along with the other dog in my house. I tried... but I just couldn't. Being taken out of the home I knew for 5 years was very scary to me. I was taken to the vet and then went to Velvet Snout until we could find a foster home for me to go to. That took a few weeks and I was lonely, confused and sad.
I went to my foster home the middle of June. Wow... was I scared!! There are 4 other dogs there and 2 cats. I don't really care about the other dogs, I do like the big black and white cat and want him to be my friend. My foster mom is really patient with me. I didn't really care about eating, so now she mixes my dry food with some canned food and I think that tastes yummy!! I have been eating more and more. I have my own room at my foster mom's house, so I don't get in trouble with the other dogs. I have learned from them that when my foster mom is mixing up our food I should bark. She loves my bark!! She calls it the 'hound dog bark'.
It has taken me a few weeks to feel comfortable with her. Actually, in the beginning, I really just didn't pay attention to her. I was trying to figure out where I was and why I was here. She takes me outside and sits there with me. Now, when we're out in the backyard, I love listening to the birds and sometimes I even start jumping around and singing with them! I *LOVE* to go on walks!!
I would really like to find someone that will take me home forever. I should be the only pet you have, because I really want a lot of attention and love. My new home will have to be very patient with me, because I get scared at new situations. My foster mom tells me I am an awesome dog and thinks that if someone is willing to give me a chance and be patient with me, I will show them I will love them forever!
Contact RHS to schedule an appointment to meet this sweet lady!
Adoption information and applications are available by visiting the our
homepage.
Check our
calendar to find our mobile Adopt-A-Pet locations, held each Saturday!
Adopt-A-Pet!
Saturday, March 6th at PetCo in Richardson.
PetCo is located at Spring Valley and Plano Rd. in Richardson
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Spotlight on Special Needs and Seniors!
The Pets listed here are our "special" kids, and our All-Important
Seniors!
The Special needs pets sometimes require more than the usual amount of attention.
Please click on each one for further details.
"I've raised puppies on many occasions -- forget it!
Give me the settled, laid-back, all-together, well-mannered, grateful, devoted, loving adult who know what life is all about, who respects my authority, defends my property instead of chewing it to pieces, is grateful for everything I do, and gives so much in return. He may not be around as long as a young one. No matter. The quality of love he gives makes every day a special blessing.
While the young dogs are running the fence, barking, digging, chewing, playing, ignoring my call for silence, the older dogs stand quietly by my side, content just to be with me. Oh yes, I'll miss them when God decides he needs them more than I do, but the memories and the lessons in love and devotion they are teaching me will live forever."
(Author Unknown)
RHS Events!
Check our
calendar for weekly and upcoming Adopt-A-Pets, and Open Volunteer Meetings!
We appreciate you considering
adopting a rescued pet!! To make the process easier on you and us
please
take these 3 simple
steps: 1: Review the Questions and Answers about
our
adoption process.
2: Please download and complete an Adoption
Application .
3: Email the completed application to applications@richardsonhumanesociety.org ; fax it to 972-761-0078; or bring it to one of our Adopt-A-Pet (AAP) events. All Adoptions take place at our Adopt-A-Pet (AAP) locations. Please check our
calendar page for adoption locations and
times.
Our dogs go to their new adoptive homes fully vetted--vaccinated for Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Bordetella, heartworm negative and on heartworm prevention, sterilized, de-flead and de-wormed. With each adoption from RHS comes a package of very useful information, such as: New Parent Packet, Emergency contact and vet information, all veterinary records, proof of sterilization, document on Introducing New Dog to Dog and Introducing New Dog to Cat, Crate Training, Caring
for a New Pet, Medical Signs to know, Basic Training Tips
and RHS contact numbers. Also, there is info about RHS so that you can feel free to join in and be part of Richardson's pet friendly community. We also offer free behavioral advice for life. We will take back any pet
adopted from us, at any time, for any reason, for the
lifetime of the pet, no matter what.
***All RHS dogs *and all dogs living in the southern states* need to be kept on Heartworm Preventative.*** Flea and Tick preventative is suggested for our dogs as well, saves allergy problems, irritation and unhappiness!
All animals are required to have annual vaccinations and good health care to help to keep them stay healthy and happy for years to come!!! We do not do out of state adoptions.
Who We Are
We are an all volunteer, not-for-profit rescue organization. We do not have a facility, we rely on our foster homes to house, love, socialize and evaluate our animals. We show our animals at adopt-a-pets and events in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. (See locations below)
The purpose of this society is to rescue and re-home adoptable pets, educate our community regarding the prevention of cruelty to animals, and the extension of humane education. We are active in our community educating the children in our schools, bringing the community together with fundraisers and pet friendly events and ensuring each pet owner has all the resources and information necessary to care for their pet.
Volunteering and Donations
Fosters are our most valuable resource. They are the life of our organization, the people who keep our pets safe, secure and loved while awaiting a permanent placement. The dog or cat will have been fully vetted by the time s/he gets to you. We provide a crate, training information when needed, food, bowls when needed, treats and toys. You provide the loving touch, work on housebreaking when needed and get to the know the pet so that we can match wisely with a potential adopter. Since we do not have a shelter or facility, we are always in need of loving foster homes. The more foster homes we have, the more animals can be saved! Please send an email to
marthajdenton@yahoo.com if interested in fostering a pet.
Any donations or extras that can be offered is also of great value. All donations to RHS are tax-deductible, we will provide you with a tax receipt. Donations of food, supplies, toys, treats, to provide for all of our rescued pets are always needed and appreciated. RHS depends on foster homes AND donations to continue rescuing wonderful animals that have found themselves homeless.
Come Visit Us!
Petco (Richardson)
1401 E Spring Valley Rd. (Spring Valley/Plano Rd.)
Richardson, Texas
972.238.5257
OR
PetSmart (Richardson)
(Corner of Coit and Campbell Rd.)
Richardson, Texas
