In December of 2015, Mark G. and his cat Petunia suddenly found themselves ‘dog-less’ after the passing of 15-year old Bodie, a very, very sad time for all. For those dog lovers who have found themselves in this situation, we all know it’s not easy. Aft...

With an upcoming military deployment that would mean years of separation between owner and dogs – attempts were made to rehome all pets in the home.  Sadly, there was one dog that hadn’t found a home, and it was with great remorse that the dog owner sur...

Animal enrichment is always something that weighs heavily on the minds of everyone involved with animal rescue.  Sure, we take care of all their physical needs – food, water, shelter, exercise and vet care – but everyone knows there is more to caring fo...

Hi IMHS Fans – nice to meet you all!  I’m Zelda, and I’m so excited to tell you all about my life since coming to IMHS.  First off, don’t worry, it’s not one of those super sad weepy stories – just a happy story from a very happy cat.  

My ori...

For any of you who frequent the IMHS Second Chance Thrift Shop, you’ve likely spent some time cuddling with the resident cats.

The cats who are selected to stay at the thrift store until their forever home is found are very special.  They are often cats...

When the IMHS kennels aren't full, the staff commonly looks for dogs at overcrowded shelters who might not have much of a shot at life. Such was the case with Sundance and Shadow. While Labrador retrievers are considered highly adoptable, this pair had...