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Behind the Scenes at the Wellington Humane Society
When people think of humane societies, they often picture wagging tails, cuddly cats, and families taking home new pets. Those moments are beautiful, and our staff loves moments like these. But most people don’t realize that they are only the final chapter of a much longer story. Come with us as we take you behind the scenes at our humane society and show you the part most people never see. The Day Starts Before the Doors Open Before our doors open and visitors arrive, our
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More Than a Shelter: How Your Support Builds a Humane Community
Every time you give, you are changing lives and helping us build a more compassionate community for both people and pets. When you donate, it doesn’t just go into a general fund–it goes directly into action, whether that means providing medical care for an injured dog or providing food for our pet food pantry. Every contribution, big or small, creates ripples of kindness that extend far beyond our shelter walls. Strengthening Animal Welfare Across the Community Your suppor
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Nov 17, 20252 min read


Black Cats Aren’t Bad Luck–They’re Just Misunderstood
Just like black dogs, black cats are often passed over in shelters. Countless black cats are overlooked not because of their personality but because of outdated myths and superstitions. Some studies have shown that black cats are approximately 40% less likely to be adopted compared to other cats. 🐾 A Superstition with a Long Shadow For centuries, black cats have been tangled in folklore. In some cultures, these cats were associated with witches and were omens of bad luck —
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Oct 26, 20252 min read


For a Successful Adoption Follow the 3/3/3 Rule
The 3/3/3 Rule is a simple guideline that shelters share with new adopters to help them set realistic expectations when bringing home...
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Sep 4, 20252 min read


Welcome to the NEW Wellington Humane Society Blog!
Be watching for news, events, and more all posted here! Make sure you subscribe so you never miss a post.
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May 2, 20231 min read
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