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Ark Valley Blogger

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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...

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February 13, 2023
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Letter of Support for AVHS – Dr. Ben Hill

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...

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February 13, 2023
Community Members Report Bite Incidents
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Community Members Report Bite Incidents

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...

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February 12, 2023
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AVHS Response to Recent Dog Relinquishment

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...

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February 11, 2023
Happy Healthy
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Happy Healthy

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...

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September 08, 2022
True TLC from ACTs
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True TLC from ACTs

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...

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August 04, 2022
It's Raining Kittens
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It’s Raining Kittens

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....

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July 20, 2022
Autumn & Aspen
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Autumn & Aspen

by: Heather Mills & Nikki Ritter, AVHS ACT and Transport Coordinator  When AVHS staff first met Aspen and Autumn, a pair of two year old Australian Cattle Dog sisters, we knew immediately that they were two...

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April 14, 2022