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Better with Age
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Board member & volunteer One of my most heartwarming pet experiences was my time with Pip, a miniature schnauzer I adopted when she was 13. My friend feels the same about...
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Holiday Precautions
By: Judy Lore, AVHS Volunteer columnist It’s that time of year for planning all those holiday meals. We need to be aware of those foods our pets should not be given. The last thing we...
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Paws for Thanks
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Board Member & Volunteer Autumn colors are fading, wind blown leaves carpet the ground, and a new season of thanksgiving begins. It is a time to celebrate families and friends, cherished...
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Letter to our community regarding Echo
Since February 2, 2023, Ark Valley Humane Society’s world has been turned upside down. Our mission has always been to ensure the welfare of companion animals through compassion and care. Through every program we run,...
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Ark Valley Humane Society granted ownership of relinquished dog
February 23, 2023 Contact: Amber van Leuken Executive Director (719) 395-2737, main phone avanleuken@ark-valley.org Ark Valley Humane Society granted ownership of relinquished dog Salida, Colo. – Following a hearing at the Chaffee County...
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Behavior Objectives and Enrichment Plan for Echo
With the intent of transparency to the public about Echo’s current care, below is a detailed outline of Echo’s daily enrichment plan. Echo’s kennel size has been inspected by the Pet Animal Care Facilities Act...
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AVHS Meets PACFA Requirements
On February 15, 2023, Ark Valley Humane Society (AVHS) received a formal inspection from the Pet and Animal Care Facilities Act (PACFA) program regarding the kennel and enclosure sizing for 170-pound Great Dane-Mastiff dog Echo....
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Statement Regarding Liability Concerns
Ark Valley Humane Society’s (AVHS) lawyer has advised that transferring Echo to any individual, rescue group or other such entity will not relieve AVHS of any future, potential liability. It is not possible for the...
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Letter of Support for AVHS – The Alliance
Ark-Valley Humane Society is an essential partner organization for The Alliance. AVHS provides free emergency boarding services for pets belonging to clients of the Alliance for up to two weeks and sometimes more, to allow...
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Status Update on Echo
Ark Valley Humane Society (AVHS) wanted to provide a status update on Echo. His scheduled euthanasia is on hold while the legal process is conducted. AVHS is continuing to look into additional resources for further...