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Beetle

Beetle came to HUA as a ten-year-old stray dog. What a sad state of affairs for such a lovely senior...

Jermajesty

This most handsome young man was left behind with a relative when his person could no longer care for him....

Dylan

A small rescue group in MO got wind of a Parvo puppy whose life hung in the balance–baby dog Dylan...

Winifred

Our friends at Dog Is My CoPilot, Inc. and Best Friends Animal Society recently helped to transfer nine dogs, two...

Legoshi

Our friends at Dog Is My CoPilot, Inc. and Best Friends Animal Society recently helped to transfer nine dogs, two...

Bristol

Our friends at Dog Is My CoPilot, Inc. and Best Friends Animal Society recently helped to transfer nine dogs, two...

Cesar

A small town city officer was able to convince a neglectful owner to release his suffering dogs. They were taken...

Lester

Lester has been at HUA since May 23, 2020. He was pulled from a high intake shelter in Texas, and...

Banjo

Banjo lost his home when his person moved into assisted living. This tiny (7 lbs soaking wet!) but mighty dog...

Frost

Frost was abandoned on the HUA property, but he took off before anybody could safely capture him. We searched for...

Marco

Marco and his brother Polo were dumped near a store owned by friends of HUA. Marco is the best, goofiest,...

Parker

Parker H was was in a shelter in California. Mass flooding caused the shelters there to become extremely overcrowded, so...

Laney

Laney was in a shelter in California when massive flooding took place. She was pulled from the shelter due to...

Lucas

Lucas was rescued from a shelter in California when massive flooding caused overcrowding. Temporary space had to be made for...

Bairn

Bairn’s person was going through and divorce and encountered health problems. He was devastated to let his beloved dog go...

Peppermint Patty

We welcomed this beauty when she was pulled from a pound in California in order to make room for family...

Lilac

Shrub was found with her two hound pals–Acorn and Redwood– running the HUA property one Sunday morning. These nutty hound...

Shrub

Shrub was found with her two hound pals–Acorn and Redwood– running the HUA property one Sunday morning. These nutty hound...

Glacier

Glacier was part of a large breeder release rescue. We adore every one of the dogs who came from that...

Phoenix

Phoenix’s person was evicted and the dogs had nowhere safe to go, so HUA stepped in to help. Phoenix is...

Azalea

Azalea came to HUA when her person was evicted from the home and had nowhere safe for the dogs to...

Icelyn

Icelyn’s years as a breeder mother certainly took their toll, both physically and emotionally, but this beautiful girl’s luck is...

Kairo

Kairo came to HUA because his family did not have enough time to spend with him. He is a typical...

Rookie

Rookie had a family who loved him, but he was spending way too much time alone and was terribly bored....

Ozark

Four dogs recently came to the shelter from a terrible situation. They were living outdoors in a small kennel with...

Xena

Xena was found as a stray in a small town. She is a delightful dog. She is smart, knows her...

Bix

Bix was living in a horrible hoarding situation when the person passed away. Later, family members found dozens of little...

Gidget

Gidget’s time spent as a breeding mother took its toll on her psyche. She was a very shy girl when...

Kiwi

Kiwi was in a house where hoarding became a terrible problem, and the owner was cited for having too many...

Gilly

Gilly was a holy terror when he first arrived at HUA. Caregivers could not go near him and he trusted...

Spinach

Spinach was in a high-intake shelter in Texas when the area was ravaged by flood waters. Dogs already in shelters...

Zinnia

Zinnia was in a high-intake shelter in Texas when the area was ravaged by flood waters. Dogs already in shelters...

Maxine

Maxine was a breeder mother dog who never received a kind word or loving pat before arriving at HUA. She...

Onion Ring

Onion Ring and her friend Chip Dip were dumped on the HUA property in the middle of the night. Caregivers...

Emberlynn

Emberlynn was a breeder dog who never received a kind word or gentle pat before arriving at HUA. As a...

Twist

Twist was in a high-intake shelter in Texas when the area was ravaged by flood waters. Dogs already in shelters...

Darcie

Darcie was a breeder dog who never received a kind word or gentle pat before arriving at HUA. As a...

Jimbo James

Jimbo and his best friend in the whole world, Dream, had a home but the people were no longer able...

Dream

Dream and her best friend Jimbo James lost their home when their people could no longer properly care for them....

Myrtle

Myrtle was in a high-intake shelter in Texas when the area was ravaged by flood waters. Dogs already in shelters...

Spinach

Spinach was in a high-intake shelter in Texas when the area was ravaged by flood waters. Dogs already in shelters...

Zinnia

Zinnia was in a high-intake shelter in Texas when the area was ravaged by flood waters. Dogs already in shelters...

Dragon Prince

Dragon Prince was in a high-intake shelter in Texas when the area was ravaged by flood waters. Dogs already in...

Chip Dip

Chip Dip and his friend Onion Ring were dumped on the HUA property in the middle of the night. Caregivers...

Daven

Daven was found as a stray in a small town. This sweet and spunky pup is a total Velcro dog—loyal,...

Bayou

Bayou was in a high-intake shelter in Texas when flood waters ravaged the area. Dogs had to be moved out...

Tootsie

Tootsie lived in a home where there were was too many dogs. The owner was cited and the dogs had...

Tilin

Tilin was in a high-intake shelter in Texas when the area was ravaged by flood waters. Dogs already in shelters...

Bingo

Bingo and his buddy were running the streets in a small town out in the country. For three days, these...

Tommy

Tommy and his buddy were running the streets in a small town out in the country. For three days, these...

Bix

Bix was living in a horrible hoarding situation when the person passed away. Later, family members found dozens of little...

Gidget

Gidget’s time spent as a breeding mother took its toll on her psyche. She very a very shy girl when...

Atreyu

Atreyu came to HUA because he was going after the resident chickens. He is one big, fun fellow. Atreyu loves...

Ozark

Four dogs recently came to the shelter from a terrible situation. They were living outdoors in a small kennel with...

Kairo

Kairo came to HUA because his family did not have enough time to spend with him. He is a typical...

Lucas

Lucas was rescued from a shelter in California when massive flooding caused overcrowding. Temporary space had to be made for...

Jane Russell

Jane Russell had a home but there issues with the other dog. Because Jane was the newcomer, she was the...

Vivien

Introducing the most polite, gentle, loving, humble, sweet dog on the planet. Vivien came from a hoarding situation–puppies, other adult...

Harvest

Harvest and three other dogs were left to fend for themselves outdoors in the elements when their person passed away....

Weston

Weston was found as a stray and nobody stepped forth to claim him. He is one goofy boy with lots...

Nimbus

Nimbus is a breeder release. That means that he has no idea what kindness or affection from a human feels...

Cove

Cove’s awful days of breeding are behind her, and she is finally beginning to heal from her trauma. She is...

Chappy

Chappy B, a big and fluffy Saint Bernard/Husky mix, was found on the streets of Texas with a severe front...

Gary Cooper

In his former home Gary Cooper showed protective tendencies and was not super thrilled about strangers. Here at HUA he...

Pistol

Pistol was found as a stray in a town near the shelter foraging for food as though he was starving....

Velvet

Velvet came to HUA from a shelter in Chicago. She is a darling girl who is sweet to everyone and...

Devaney

Devaney’s person entered an assisted living facility and the poor dear had nowhere to go, so he came to HUA....

Shrub

Shrub was found with her two hound pals–Acorn and Redwood– running the HUA property one Sunday morning. These nutty hound...

Schmitty

Schmitty came to HUA after his owner moved to a place that did not allow dogs. He arrived with two...

Asia

Asia lost her home when the parents divorced and neither one could take proper care of her. She is an...

Morty

Morty and his friend Pickle were found running alongside a busy highway. This dog is one funny animal. We tried...

Rosella

Rosella lived in a home with too many other dogs, which overwhelmed her. She and another female in particular did...

Napawleon H

Handsome Napawleon was pulled from a high-kill shelter in flooding zones in California. He is a super dog. He is...

Dixon

Dixon was in a foster home in Texas after his person became unable to properly care for him. When he...

Lilac

This fun-loving Shepsky was found in filth in an abandoned house with her friend Ledger. Never have two dogs ever...

Callie

Callie came from a home, but her person passed away and nobody in the family was able to care her...

Dax

Dax was brought to HUA when his person could no longer properly care for him. This handsome boy is super...

Lester

Lester has been at HUA since May 23, 2020. He was pulled from a high intake shelter in Texas, and...

Brody

Brody came to HUA from local animal control. This dog is such a sweetheart. He is wonderfully behaved with all...

Damon

Damon, Stefan and Klaus are adorable puppies who were found as strays. We think the boys will weigh about 60...

Raisin

Raisin was found as a stray on the streets of Texas. This dog is a riot. He thinks the humans...

Monica

This precious young lady had a home and she was very devoted to her family. Unfortunately, Monica was also territorial...

Willie

Willie was transferred to HUA from a rescue in Texas. He is the best boy ever. He loves his toys...

Sally

Sally was in a shelter in California when flooding had severe impacts on the area. Dogs already in shelters had...

Arizona H

This most handsome Shepherd/Malinois Mix was pulled from a high-kill shelter in California. Severe flooding in the area required emergency...

Frost

Frost was abandoned on the HUA property, but he took off before anybody could safely capture him. We searched for...

Kygo

A family had Kygo as a puppy and then realized there was not enough time for a dog. He does...

Archer

Archer was brought to HUA when his people were not able to care for him. This boy is big fun....

Finnegan

Finnegan was given up by a person who could not take proper care of him. He likes it here at...

Balto

Handsome Balto was found as a stray in a small town. He is a very good boy. He loves his...

Bojack

Bojack was dumped at HUA. As a result of that abandonment, the dear boy suffered from a broken heart. To...

Shay

Shay and her sister Swiffy were in a high kill shelter in Texas. That was no place for innocent puppies...

Sahara

Sahara’s person had to relocate to a place that did not allow dogs. She is doing very well with this...

Bernie Boxer

This handsome boy was left with a family member by his person and the family member was not able to...

Bubbs

Bubbs was a stray in a small town near the HUA shelter. He is a great dog. Bubbs was shy...

Beckitt

This handsome pup was brought to HUA by local Animal Control. Beckitt is a delight. He is a big puppy...

Opal

After our precious Opal had been used as a bait dog, she was given away to person who had her...

Faye Anne

Faye Anne was with local animal control, who called us to see if we could help her. To say Faye...

Denver

In the middle of a blizzard our friends in rescue with Animal Rescue League of Iowa saved the lives of...

Gaby

Gaby was abandoned at a house with six other dogs. She was taken to a crowded pound where she stood...