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Ziggy’s Long Journey Home

Posted on May 27, 2012 by hcwsblog

Ziggy was tossed out of a car and into the Las Vegas desert by her owners for some unknown reason. With a broken leg she stayed in the area for a month waiting for them to return for her, alluding rescuers. Finally, worn down from her injuries and hunger Ziggy was rescued by Heaven Can Wait Animal Society. Her ongoing story of recovery and healing will be posted until she finally finds a new family to love her.

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Double Fun

Posted on April 26, 2012 by hcwsblog

Callie was rescued as a puppy with her littermates from owners that didn’t take care of them. All of the puppies were adopted, but Callie had a birth defect on her leg that needed surgery. She stayed with Heaven Can Wait for 10 months recuperating, but found a home with a family that had already adopted a dog from HCWS and had been keeping on eye on her recovery.

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Brutus, A Little Chinese Wolf

Posted on April 8, 2012 by hcwsblog

Brutus was the product of a tough life and then he was given away. The Shih Tzu was rescued by Heaven Can Wait Animal Society and adopted by a family with another Shih Tzu. Together they are becoming a family.

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Even Big Dogs Need Love

Posted on April 5, 2012 by hcwsblog

Sammy was returned to Heaven Can Wait after being an adopted dog for 5 years. Dog Coordinators worried about adopting an older dog, but there is a perfect person for everyone.

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Adopted Dog Helps Family Oversee Feral Cat Colony

Posted on March 18, 2012 by hcwsblog

Hudson is a 5 year-old lab that was dropped off at a veterinarian’s office when his owners couldn’t keep him. He was enrolled in Heaven Can Wait Animal Society’s Pups on Parole program and adopted to a family that serves as a guardian for a feral cat colony.

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Beau Convinces His Guardian That Adult Dogs Make Great Pets

Posted on March 4, 2012 by hcwsblog

Jo Anne always believed the only way to bond with a pet was to buy one as a puppy. A mature Australian shepherd changed her mind completely.

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A Forever Home For Zeus

Posted on February 26, 2012 by hcwsblog

Zeus waited a long time for someone who could understand and love him for who he is. The Boxer was adopted and strongly bonded to his first family, but circumstances made the

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Little Blind “Rocky” Found His Forever Home

Posted on February 19, 2012 by hcwsblog

Rocky was abandoned at a Las Vegas dog park and had a severely damaged eye. When a Good Samaritan found him he took the Chihuahua to Heaven Can Wait Animal Society. Now Rocky has a new home with a “mom” who loves and takes care of him and his special needs.

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Happy Valentine’s Day – From A Once Neglected Dog

Posted on February 13, 2012 by hcwsblog

The hallmark of a great Valentine’s Day story always includes unconditional love mixed with a bit of sorrow and a big heaping dose of destiny – even if the story is about a sad and neglected dog.

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Fish and Her New Family “Hooked” a Perfect Fit

Posted on February 12, 2012 by hcwsblog

Fish and her brother Killer were two feral kittens rescued by Heaven Can Wait Animal Society as part of ‘Operation Clean Sweep.’ Both kittens were adopted into great homes. The family who adopted Fish wrote a wonderful tribute to their new four-legged family member.

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  • HCWS MISSION

    Eliminate the senseless killing of more than 30,000 cats and dogs annually in Las Vegas area shelters.

  • OUR VISION

    • Focus spay/neuter efforts on targeted neighborhoods, feral cats, and at-risk dog breeds to reduce the local impound and euthanasia rate.

    • Form local coalitions with other rescue groups, animal control agencies, and community leaders.

    • Educate target groups to raise awareness about responsible pet ownership.

    • Rescue, rehabilitate and place homeless, unwanted, and abandoned companion animals into permanent homes.

    • Foster youth involvement through animal-related educational programs.

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