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...
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...
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...
First and foremost, I want everyone associated with the recent situation involving the actions surrounding Echo to know where I stand. As a community member, father, and veterinarian I whole-heartedly support AVHS. I have worked...
February 12, 2023 Contact: Amber van Leuken, Executive Director (719) 395-2737, main phone avanleuken@ark-valley.org Community Members Report Bite Incidents Following Ark-Valley Humane Society’s (AVHS) media release sent out on Saturday, Feb. 11 regarding...
February 11, 2023 Contact: Amber van Leuken, Executive Director (719) 395-2737, main phone avanleuken@ark-valley.org AVHS Response to Recent Dog Relinquishment The purpose of this press release is to provide a factual timeline and additional...
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Board Member & Volunteer A healthy animal is a happy animal, and the animals at Ark-Valley Humane Society (AVHS) receive the very best medical care to keep them happy. All staff...
by: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Volunteer and Board Member They passionately work with empathy, skill and professionalism. They are the Animal Care Technicians ( ACTs) at the Ark-Valley Humane Society. Theirs is a demanding job, one...
by: Judy Lore, AVHS Volunteer Columnist On these warm or hot summer days our Willow dog loves to romp through the woods, but if she’s too warm she simply runs from one shady spot to...
by: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Board Member and Volunteer The Ark-Valley Humane Society cared for almost 30 kittens in April, and they have been getting more kittens every week. It is raining, maybe even pouring, kittens this year after a few past seasons of dwindling kitten numbers....