HARLEYS HOUSE

North Texas

Las Vegas , NV

UPDATE: REUNITED!! Maverick is home safe & sound after 3 days, 18 hours :)

🚨Maverick was LOST on March 13, 2026 in Henderson, NV 89002 near Mission & paradise hills.
Please spread the word for this lost dog by sharing this post.

💬 Owner's Message: "Lover boy likes to chase balls ."

🐾 Description: "Golden retriever"

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Las Vegas

It’s National Adoption Week at the Everyday Adoption Center inside PetSmart.

From March 23–29, 10 AM to 6 PM, visit Hearts Alive Village and meet adoptable dogs and cats looking for loving homes.

During this event, adoption fees are 50% off for dogs and cats over 1 year old. Stop by and meet your new best friend. 🐾❤️

TEXAS

🐾 The Long-Term Effects of Shelter Life 🐾
From the Humane Society of St. Thomas

First — let us say this loud and clear: our volunteers and staff pour their hearts into every single dog that walks through our doors. 💙 They walk them. They love them. They talk to them. They advocate for them. They become their people while they wait.

But even with all that love… shelter life is still shelter life.

And long-term stays can take a toll.

Here’s what happens when dogs spend extended time in a shelter environment:

🐶 Chronic Stress
Even in the best shelters, constant noise, new smells, barking, and changing routines can keep a dog’s nervous system on high alert.

🐶 Anxiety & Barrier Frustration
Living behind kennel doors can cause dogs to become overstimulated. Some begin jumping, spinning, or barking excessively — not because they’re “bad,” but because they’re overwhelmed.

🐶 Emotional Shutdown
Some dogs go the opposite direction. They withdraw. They stop making eye contact. They lie quietly in the back of their kennel. These are often the dogs people overlook.

🐶 Decline in Social Skills
Without consistent home routines and one-on-one time, even the sweetest dog can start to struggle with basic manners.

🐶 Loss of Hope
Yes, dogs feel discouragement. When adopters pass them by again and again, it shows.

The truth is… shelters were never meant to be permanent homes. They are meant to be stepping stones.

That’s where YOU come in. 💙

🏡 Adopt. Don’t Shop.
When you adopt, you’re not just getting a dog — you’re freeing a kennel and giving a life a second chance.

🐾 Foster When You Can.
Even a short-term foster break can:
• Lower stress hormones
• Improve behavior
• Help us learn more about the dog
• Increase adoption chances

Sometimes just one weekend in a home can change everything for a dog who’s been waiting.

Our Coconut Retrievers are resilient. They are loving. They forgive quickly. They just need someone to choose them.

If you’ve ever considered adopting… now is the time.
If you can’t adopt… consider fostering.
If you can’t foster… share their stories.

It truly takes a village — and here on St. Thomas, we are that village. 🏝️💛

📍 Visit us.
📩 Message us about fostering.
🔁 Share this post to help us spread awareness.

Because no dog should grow up behind kennel doors.



Pictured below is Andrew. This sweet nugget arrived at the Shelter as just a puppy with a severe case of mange. Our amazing Vet team got him healed and looking great. But he continues to grow up in a shelter. He desperately needs a home and a family of his own. He’s heartworm negative. He’s great with other dogs and great with kids. 

SHOUT OUT TEXAS 🇨🇱

August is National month We will be keeping the $0adoptions going through the end of the month! Come make one of our furry friends your couch potato!

Fat Boy is all fun, love, and wiggles! This 8-month-old (56 lbs) cutie is a playful, goofy, and affectionate pup who’s ready to steal your heart. He’s full of joy, loves his toys and treats, and never turns down the chance to give kisses!⁣ 😘
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Still very much an active puppy, Fat Boy is looking for a patient, loving, and committed family who will guide him with the time and training he’ll need to grow up and become a well-rounded adult. ⁣
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Meet this adorable, happy-go-lucky boy at Nevada SPCA and give Fat Boy the fairytale ending he deserves! 💙🐾⁣
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Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex TEXAS