H.A.L.O. News
Hurricane Prep: 5 Steps to Protect Your Pets
Prepping for hurricanes. Ugh. But this is the price we must pay to live in this beautiful paradise we call home. Some of us (ahem…me) wait until the...
Long Term Stay No Excuse for Euthanasia
At H.A.L.O., we do not believe an animal’s life has a time limit. There is no “end date” where we stop trying to find a fur-ever home for an animal...
Fireworks Are the Devil
Fireworks - beautiful, bright and festive. As a child, I remember looking up at the sky in wonderment and awe, wishing the show would never end. As...
Kitten Fosters: A Glimpse in the Life
DID YOU KNOW? A female cat can go into heat every 3 weeks and can have 3 litters every year. With 4-6 kittens per litter, an adult female can have...
Here’s to the Misfits
As a no-kill rescue, H.A.L.O. often ends up with extremely difficult cases where dogs are simply not adoptable due to aggressive and untrusting...
Pet Overpopulation: It’s a People Problem
As I sit here writing with my four rescue babies fast asleep nestled in various and sundry positions all around me, I am intimately reminded of why...
A HALO Thanksgiving
Being thankful is a simple concept but can sometimes be elusive in its application. Daily gratitude is something I try to practice but sometimes...
Care Planning for Your Pets: A Quick Guide
When most people think of family and estate planning, their thoughts immediately turn to their loved ones: children, spouses, siblings and parents....
Volunteering: What HALO Doesn’t Tell You
Volunteers. The unsung heroes of the non-profit world. They come in before the sun rises, stay long after the sun sets and dedicate their leisure...
Adoption Fees: A Drop in the Bucket
"$200?! Are you kidding me???" If you have ever been fortunate enough to work for or volunteer at an animal rescue shelter, you most likely have...