Humane Society of Huron Valley calls for fostering, adoptions amid full capacity

If you're looking for a new furry friend, now's a great time. The Humane Society of Huron Valley is looking to connect more than 500 animal residents with forever homes.

The Ann Arbor-based animal shelter currently faces an over-capacity population and is reaching out to the local community to support the animals.

Among the shelter's residents is Cucumber, a potbellied pig living in a converted dog play yard area. While not currently up for adoption, staff are enjoying the friendly pig while looking for its owner, according to the shelter.

"Like dogs and cats, pigs are sentient. And really all farm animals hold a special place in our hearts," said CEO Tanya Hilgendorf. "Over our 125+ years of service, we've seen and helped many different kinds of animals. Whether animals are in need of rescue or just a safe place to temporarily stay, we’re here for them. This pig is no exception, and we’re happy to provide him with the care he needs while we find his owner."

Other area animal shelters have been filling up this summer, with the Taylor Animal Shelter reaching capacity and looking to adopt out cats and dogs in June. Dearborn's Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit also reported being over capacity this summer, promoting pet adoptions through a partnership with the Bissell Pet Foundation.

Staff are looking to reunite Cucumber with its owner after an individual found the pig in a field at the Meadowlark Equestrian Center Friday and brought it to the shelter, staff said. The pig will be put up for adoption in the coming days if the shelter can't identify the owner.

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Those interested in adopting, fostering or donating animals can contact the Humane Society of Huron Valley at 734-662-5585 or online.