Greater Hillsdale Humane Society — Local services in Jefferson Township

The shelter is clean and the animals are clearly well taken care of. I’ve worked in animal welfare before and I’ve definitely seen some shelters I wouldn’t recommend, but I would absolutely recommend GHHS. In addition to the clean environment and wonderful animals in need of a home, the employees are friendly and helpful!

We went to look for an older kitten who would be cuddly but also a play buddy to our 8 month old kitten. We were on our way out of the shelter when we noticed the front room with free roaming cats and decided to stop and check them out. “Provolone” was the first kitten I saw when I walked in, and I stopped to let her sniff my hand and to pet her. She instantly started purring. We interacted with some more cats but “Provolone” followed me, licking my shoes, so I picked her up and she instantly flopped into my arms as if she was home! Every time I tried to set her down, she would cling to me. We decided to follow the rule of “your cat chooses you,” and we adopted her.

The shelter staff were surprised she was allowing herself to be held because they said she had been so timid, and my friend found a post on the GHHS FB page from Feb 4th (my birthday!) saying how shy “Provolone” is and how she doesn’t like to be held. Shelters can be an overwhelming environment and it can be hard to see an animal’s true personality. I just wanted to share that not only is GHHS a wonderful shelter, but that “Provolone” (now Siofra) is one of the cuddliest cats I’ve ever known. She wants to always be in our arms or on our lap or even laying on our back! She is the sweetest cat and settling in SO well. Introductions to our resident cats and dogs are ongoing but so far progressing well!

Thank you for allowing us such a wonderful addition...

I just want to say to anyone who read my previous post. Is that i had it wrong they are really trying to restore this shelter to good and honorable standards. They are rehabbing kennels and it is hard for them right now. So i seen firsthand that they are working very hard to do everything they can to help with stray animals. I have to admit i lied to Jill and i apologize for doing so. I should not of posted my previous post. When I able to i will donate anything i can to help the cause and I ask others to do so also. Its the least i can do. I hurt people with my previous post and i am truly sorry for doing so...

While I’ve never visited, I ended up rescuing a dog who spent time here after an owner surrender (her documents had their info) and I reached out to inquire more info about her past, just out of curiosity and care for her adjustment into our home.

I honestly didn’t expect an answer, but they took the time to thoughtfully respond and were very friendly and thoughtful. It’s evident that they clearly care about the animals that are there, so I felt called to right this review — I definitely will be donating soon as a thank you for caring for our girl before she ended up with us further down...