A Busy Day at HSSET

On Saturday we had an influx of wonderful visitors. Our friends from Trinity United Methodist Church visited us.

 The group spent some time learning about the history of the HSSET, learning how we care for our animals, how adoptions work and then volunteered spending time with our special animals friends.

 We love when our volunteers are able to come and spend time with our dogs and cats. Although we all try to spend time with animals, we are not able to give the individual attention our sweet animals need on a daily basis.

The church is also in the middle of an animal food drive which will culminate next weekend and we will once again have an opportunity to touched by this group once again when they gift that collection to the shelter.

A Birthday Surprise for Us!

Grace shared her toys
 with one of the cats. 

Meet Grace. 

Grace chose to celebrate her 8th Birthday a little differently this year. Instead of sharing what people could get her for her birthday, she asked everyone to give money she could then share animals that are unable to care for themselves.

 Grace chose two different animal organizations. We are thankful that Grace chose the HSSET to be one of those (she also gave to a wildlife organization).

A very Special Young Lady!

 Grace visited us Saturday with an armful of toys and a gift card from Pet Smart of which all totaled close to $100.00. We appreciate the selflessness of Grace and her friends for sharing with our furry friends something so special! 

A Busy Day with New Friends

Please pardon me while I admire the guys these hard workers. They helped moved a good bit of that pile of dirt today. Despite the hard rain during the early morning hours, these guys were able to plant several new Rose bushes. They worked together as a team and accomplished their task beautifully.


These young ladies also helped. They were making new signs for the kennels to help promote adoptions. They even allowed me to sit and watch their artistic abilities. One of these fine ladies worked to help draw some ideas for a new logo for the Humane Society. Shhh... we can't show you ... yet.

Can you see me... I was trying to blend in as I quietly watched this handsome young man spread fresh mulch in the flower beds. The group who was working here pulled weeds surrounded by thorns on the roses, pulled off dead flowers and built up some of the ground with fresh dirt.

Volunteer Groups Abound

We have a few groups that visit the HSSET to volunteer time. One of the requirements for groups is they bring in donations with them. This group of cub scouts all brought in large bags of dog food.

Their visit helped us in two areas. First, their donations allowed us to save some money on food and second, it gave our beloved some more lovin' time


Each area is important to us and we enjoy hope to continue to build relationships with young men and help them learn the importance of good dog care as they continue to come.

Another New Volunteer... Lot's More Lovin'

Gretchen came in Saturday to spend some "Canine Companion" time with some of our beautiful dogs. Here she is with one of our smaller dogs, Coco Chanel, Chihuahua/pug mix.  She knows how to wiggle her tail, step the right way and win her way into the heart of the one holding her. She certainly had Gretchen's attention... and when she thought she was not getting it, she would bark just the right way to get all eyes on her

. It sure made Gretchen ready to come back and spend more time loving our dogs. We have enough to keep everyone busy. All our sweet furry friends need extra attention to help prepare them for their forever families... we are just waiting for a few more volunteers. 

We Love Our Group Volunteers

Savannah, Sarah, Ryan, Ashleigh

The ladies from TALH: Texas Academy volunteered with us yesterday. When groups come, we try to pair them off in work teams so they have partners. Ashleigh and Savannah worked in the puppy room and Sarah and Ryan stayed in the cat room. They all spent time socializing with our furry friends. Sometimes our college students spend time socializing here because they cannot have their animals in the dorms and they miss them. So, we help provide them with a 'temporary' fix and it helps keep our animals with love and friendship while they wait for their forever families. Through the experience, Ashleigh is actually in the process of adopting with her family back home. She goes back to Dallas this weekend to get all the needed paperwork to complete her adoption. She loves spending time with her hopeful new forever family addition.

New Kids on The Block

Kate opens the orientation. 

Mathew let me sit with him
during the orientation. 

Today was my first orientation. WOW is all I can say. There are some really fun friends coming to help here at the HSSET. I am so excited. They were eager to ask questions, offer suggestions and wanted to know if there were limits on helping... really ?!? Some people can give 2 hours a month or 2 hours a day. It doesn't matter. What matters is that you are willing to help out our furry friends. YAY us. Good job Carrie, Kate and Audine. I am proud of you!

Jaime is getting her volunteer T-Shirt. 

We've Been Edumicated!

Today we had some volunteers I haven't had the pleasure of meeting. And, let me tell you... they were so sweet . First, we'll talk about Rani. Now, this was one brave lady. It was evident she was afraid of my furry friends. However, I could also tell she was trying. To know that animals were not at the top of her love list and she still came to volunteer... kudos! I stayed close by to help her work through her fears if needed. Of course, my Audine was the same and after some time with me, she's working full time with all these lovely animals. So who knows how things will work with Rani!
Kelsey and Bryant were having fun with one of our four pups here. (I can't tell you the name because they all look so much alike). Every time they would throw the ball, the pup would run after it. I bet if they sat there another hour they would still be throwing that ball!


Anthony was trying to convince the pup he would come back and play again but I think the pup just wouldn't have it. Our animals just thrive with all the attention and are anxiously waiting to have a forever home. Until then, volunteers help keep them going.

Our final pair are Bambo and Cameren work with the cats during the first part of their volunteer time. Cameren really enjoyed Dexter darting in and out of the boxes along the floor and trying to catch him. I do believe all my new volunteer friends enjoyed themselves and we hope this will be a place they return to visit often. Some of them were kinda cute <wink>

Hanging Around

There is buzzing all around. You can hear the sounds of families coming in the choose their new family pet. This morning there were several volunteers that came in to help socialize the dogs and cats. Some of our board members were here to get some of their special work done.

The staff had all of their work today as well. I just thought I would hang out in here with Audine and watch her work... (don't tell her but it is so much more fun hanging out at the front desk so I get to meet so many new families). It's the end of the day and time to get my sleep. I wonder what tomorrow will bring... keep tuned in ...

My New Friend

Come on in and meet my new friend, Ms. Betty. She is one of our regular volunteers. I have seen her come in and out the door but had not had the chance to sit down and talk to her for very long. I I saw her playing with Andy. Of course, I could not be outdone so I jumped right in her arms with Andy. It's not a BOGO... it's a "LOGO": Love One Get One. Ms. Betty is such a sweet person. Would you believe she comes to the shelter several times a week? It depends what she is doing each day but she may be here as much as 4 or 5 hours each visit. She told me once that she has extra time to give and just loves dogs so why not give time to those who really need her?!  Not everyone can give as much time but EVERY volunteer is valuable to us. Ms. Betting will be going to Alaska this summer and we sure are going to miss her warm smiles and the time she is able to spend with all the animals. Do you have some time to give? Don't you think you need to personally meet me? I am sure you will enjoy me! Come check us out... you never know what kind of 'loving feelings" you may get!

An Early Morning Surprise

Have you seen this Sign? It is locate by the front door of the Humane Society of Southeast Texas. 



It is not often I let my frustrations show. After all, my job is to bring smiles and giggles to those who come in contact with me.

However, this morning my frustration was heightened as the fur on my back when I learned there were 5 small kittens, less than a week old, left at the door front of the shelter. Thank goodness we have such wonderful staff members who immediately took control and began taking care of these young ones that had been left to fend for themselves.


We also have wonderful volunteers, like Ms. Donna, who quickly answered the call to help and took the young ones home to begin the newborn schedule of caring and feeding every couple of hours to ensure their best chances of survival.  So, on this weekend celebrating the awareness of new life ... 5 more will live a little longer to love and to be loved. A beautiful lesson to teach our young ones about ultimate gift that all God's creatures are given a chance of new life.

Can You Hear Me Now?

Can you tell what my new friend is holding? At first glance you would think he is holding a camera... but it is really Sam's chew toy. We were busy taking pictures and Sam saw what a cutie I am. So what does this smart little dog do? He runs to me and tries to take over. Well, I showed him!! I am playing hard to get. I just can't let all the pups around here think I am an easy catch. After all, my attention is drawn else where at the moment and Sam is going to have to wait his turn. But wait, we can't do that. I must have all the attention, after all, I am Loopy, hear me Roar!