Mission
TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF COMPANION ANIMALS BY PROMOTING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PETS AND PEOPLE. HSBV IS AN OPEN ADMISSION, SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS SHELTER. HSBV PROVIDES SAFETY NET SERVICES, COMPREHENSIVE ADOPTION MATCHING FOR FAMILIES AND HOMELESS PETS, FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION FOR ADOPTERS. THE TRAINING AND BEHAVIOR TEAM OFFERS PERSONAL CONSULTATIONS, TRAINING CLASSES, AND WORKSHOPS TO EDUCATE AND COUNSEL PET GUARDIANS TO SUPPORT KEEPING ANIMALS IN THEIR HOMES. BEHAVIOR AND HEALTH STAFF EVALUATE ANIMALS TO ASSESS AND MEET THE ANIMALS' MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS WHILE IN THE SHELTER TO PREPARE THEM FOR ADOPTION.