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Heather's Happy Hounds Heather's Happy Hounds specializes in transport of new puppies to their forever homes. we prefer to do private transport or the same litter transport.

we provide fast, safe and healthy transport of all our animals. USDA licensed carrier and compliant.

Sometimes the best part about being away and working hard to help other pet parents is getting to come home to my pups. ...
09/15/2026

Sometimes the best part about being away and working hard to help other pet parents is getting to come home to my pups. Here are just some of my crew, but Selah couldn't settle without Mommy cuddles first.

I love supporting all of my clients and their pets, but I also love to come home to mine. Thank you all for supporting our small business and letting me sit or transport your furbabies!

Samoyeds are so much fun! A bit barky, but such a joyful breed. I love my time with them so much!
09/12/2026

Samoyeds are so much fun! A bit barky, but such a joyful breed. I love my time with them so much!

So happy I get to be part of this little boy's journey to his forever home!He has been the best traveler in the car and ...
08/14/2026

So happy I get to be part of this little boy's journey to his forever home!

He has been the best traveler in the car and is napping while we wait on his flight nanny to arrive.

Don't forget I can take care of all of your animal needs, and promoting ethical breeders is my jam. Let my little business be a small part of your success story!



Lol I promise I love what I do even though my face says otherwise.The sun was really bright here, but I'm so appreciativ...
07/13/2026

Lol I promise I love what I do even though my face says otherwise.

The sun was really bright here, but I'm so appreciative of beautiful, little known rest spots for walking my clients and stretching all of our legs.

Care for animals is so important on the road, but you also have to take care of yourself. Stop, breathe, take in the beauty that God has created around you. Share the moment if you can with someone important.

I love driving and traveling places, but I'm equally glad to be home in my own bed. My best travel experiences are when I bring another human with me. Getting to see them experience new places and new food eats is pretty special.

However, the best moment is reuniting a dog with their owner or pulling up to a place for a puppy and getting met with a joyous family. Those moments last forever too!

Happy Trails!

There have been a lot of questions about why I've been so quiet and why I've postponed so many work trips lately.The tru...
07/11/2026

There have been a lot of questions about why I've been so quiet and why I've postponed so many work trips lately.

The truth is simple, but it's one of the hardest things I've ever had to say.

I lost my heart dog, Sheba.

People who have never had a soul dog may not understand. She wasn't "just a dog." She was my shadow, my comfort, my adventure partner, and my safe place. She was there through some of the hardest chapters of my life, always ready with a wagging tail, a giant paw, or simply her quiet presence.

Grief has a way of showing up when you least expect it. I thought I could throw myself into work, but every time I loaded crates into the vehicle, packed for a transport, or even grabbed my keys, I broke down crying. Some days I couldn't make it through simple tasks without falling apart.

Because of that, I've had to postpone several work trips. It wasn't a decision I made lightly. I know people were counting on me, and I appreciate every bit of patience and understanding I've been shown.

Healing isn't something you can rush. I'm taking things one day at a time, giving myself permission to grieve someone who meant the world to me.

Thank you to everyone who has checked in, sent kind messages, shared stories of your own heart dogs, or simply given me grace. It has meant more than you know.

Sheba, you'll always be the reason I love dogs the way I do. You changed my life forever, and there will never be another you.

Until we meet again, my beautiful girl. ❤️🐾

Tiny Mittens, Extra Toes, and the Bigger Story Behind Them 🐾Every kitten that comes through rescue has a story. Some arr...
05/28/2026

Tiny Mittens, Extra Toes, and the Bigger Story Behind Them 🐾

Every kitten that comes through rescue has a story. Some arrive hungry. Some arrive scared. Some arrive carrying invisible heartbreak in a body barely bigger than a coffee mug.

And every once in a while, one arrives with extra toes.

At first glance, it feels almost magical. Little mitten paws that look too big for their tiny bodies. Toes stacked like they were assembled by committee. Some people call them “thumb cats.” Others call them “Hemingway cats.” Around rescue circles, they usually earn nicknames immediately because honestly? It is impossible not to smile when a kitten looks like they are wearing fuzzy snow boots.

But behind those adorable extra toes is something many people do not fully understand.

What Are Extra Toes in Cats?

The condition is called polydactylism. It simply means a cat was born with more than the usual number of toes.

Most cats have:

5 toes on each front paw

4 toes on each back paw

A polydactyl cat may have:

Extra front toes

Extra back toes

Or extra toes on all four feet

Some have just one extra “thumb.” Others look like they could grab a steering wheel and drive themselves to the food bowl.

In many cases, these cats live perfectly normal, healthy lives. Their extra toes are simply a genetic quirk passed down through family lines. They are not mutants, bad luck, cursed, or broken. They are simply wonderfully unusual little creatures with oversized mitten paws and a talent for stealing hearts at record speed.

The Part People Do Not Always See

While many polydactyl cats are healthy, rescue work teaches you quickly that “cute” and “easy” are not always the same thing.

Extra toes can sometimes create:

Nails growing into paw pads

Toes fused together

Difficulty trimming nails

Mobility issues

Increased risk of infection

Deformities requiring veterinary intervention

Tiny paws can hide big medical problems.

Kittens with unusual anatomy often need:

Additional vet exams

X-rays

Specialized nail care

Monitoring as they grow

Surgery in severe cases

And rescue groups absorb those costs quietly, because no kitten deserves to suffer simply because they were born different.

A single veterinary visit can wipe out weeks of donations faster than a kitten can destroy a roll of paper towels at 3 a.m. Tiny paws sometimes come with very grown-up expenses.

Rescue Is More Than Saving the “Easy” Ones

The truth is, rescue is rarely glamorous.

It is bottle feedings at midnight. It is laundry mountains that regenerate like mythical hydras. It is medicine schedules written on sticky notes. It is driving to appointments while running on caffeine and hope.

And sometimes it is saying yes to the kitten everyone else overlooked because their paws looked “weird.”

Special needs kittens, medically complex kittens, and even mildly different kittens often wait longer for homes. They cost more to care for. They require more patience, more education, and more resources.

But they are every bit as worthy of love.

Actually, many of them become the unforgettable ones.

The snugglers. The shoulder riders. The cats that greet visitors like tiny furry landlords inspecting the property.

How You Can Help Rescue Cats Like These

Not everyone can foster. Not everyone can adopt. Not everyone can clean a litter box that somehow achieved biological warfare status overnight.

But support comes in many forms.

Rescues need:

Donations for veterinary care

Kitten food

Litter

Blankets and cleaning supplies

Foster homes

Transportation help

Shares on social media

People willing to advocate for “different” animals

Even small donations matter. Truly.

A bag of litter may not feel heroic, but to a rescue drowning in expenses, it can feel like somebody tossing them a life raft made of catnip and hope.

The Bigger Meaning Behind Extra Toes

Maybe that is why polydactyl cats resonate with so many people.

They are a reminder that being different does not reduce value.

Sometimes the creatures who arrive a little unusual end up leaving the deepest paw prints on our hearts.

Extra toes do not make these kittens less deserving. If anything, they remind us how important rescue work really is.

Because every tiny life matters. Even the ones with bonus beans. 🐾

05/26/2026

Cute border Collie puppy that's still growing her coat is shown in beautiful profile and also as a white blue on a lap while she gives tons of kisses.

05/26/2026

I got over 50 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

This girl is turning into quite the stunner. She is still a puppy and is working on puppy things, but she is watching he...
05/25/2026

This girl is turning into quite the stunner. She is still a puppy and is working on puppy things, but she is watching her brother and learning. She will one day be a force to be reckoned with...I can't wait to watch her progress.

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