12
Mar 2025
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Vice Chair The winds are relatively calm today as I write this article, but they were strong several days in a row causing the weather service to issue red flag warnings. Forecasts show more days ahead with winds at 20-30 mph and gusts over 40. Add to those winds, our dry conditions, and we all know the fire risk moves to high. We in Colorado know all too well the devastation of those fires. These fires along with so many other natural disasters have alerted us to the......
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12
Mar 2025
Rusty is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week! Rusty is almost 7 years-old and is a very loving boy! He will run right up to you and demand pets and snuggles. Rusty has lived with other cats before and has reported to do well. He will need to be an indoor-only cat. Stop by Ark-Valley Humane Society to get cuddles with sweetie pie Rusty! Adoption Application: https://ark-valley.org/adoption-matchmaker-application/ PS since he is our pet of the week, his adoption fees are 50% off until next Wednesday! ...
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06
Mar 2025
Trinity Anne is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week! Do you need a teddy bear dog to snuggle? Trinity Ann is the girl for you! Ark-Valley Humane Society has a dog couch where staff and volunteers can cuddle up with the shelter animals. Trinity Ann will rest her head in your lap while she takes a nap! This 1 year-old Alaskan Malamute mix is a big sweetheart. She was recently introduced to another dog at the shelter and did well! Apply now to meet the loving Trinity......
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06
Mar 2025
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Vice Chair Just as dog idioms have pawed into our lives, cat idioms have pussyfooted in. The story of each is so interesting, they all are definitely “the cat’s meow.” Since domestic cats have been part of humans’ lives for an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 years, it is no surprise that their traits and charms have crept into the language of our lives. As a little girl, every time I poked my nose where I shouldn’t, Mother shook her finger at me saying, “Curiosity Killed the Cat.” Because......
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26
Feb 2025
By: Judy Lore, AVHS Volunteer columnist Perhaps you have not yet lost a pet you love or maybe you have lost several through the years of pet ownership. I have lost ten over several decades since the 1970s. I have often had two or more at a time and have dealt with the loss the remaining one/ones experience and the grief I myself have felt for a very long time. I lost my Cooper in 2022 at age seven and I mourn him to this day. Cancer is an ugly way to......
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26
Feb 2025
Porkie is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week! The past 3 weeks, the Pet of the Week has been adopted, can we make dreams come true for Porkie? 7 year-old Porkie is a loverboy. He is a big cat with a big purr and a big heart! Porkie will need to be the only cat in the house as he is FIV Positive. FIV is a Feline Immunodeficiency Virus that can only be spread to other cats. It cannot be spread to people or dogs. Many FIV+......
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19
Feb 2025
Ra is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week! 3 year-old Ra is a special boy looking for a special home. As part of our routine medical procedure, all dogs receive a microchip, vaccines, spay/neuter, dewormer, and a SNAP 4DX test. Through this testing, Ra faintly tested positive for heartworms. This test was repeated as well as two other tests were sent off to laboratories. Ra’s blood sample had no microfilaria present at the time of testing. As well as Ra has shown no signs of heartworm complications.......
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13
Feb 2025
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Vice Chair Daytime temperatures have crept back up to the high 40’s, but forecasts show they will soon drop again. Winter has not yet ended. The strong winds continue to blow, chilling any animal caught in their path. A few weeks ago I wrote about how to protect our dogs from these harsh conditions. Cats get cold, too, and I am certain they would gladly meow their thanks for human help from winter’s brutal elements. According to the Humane Society of the United States, all felines are susceptible......
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12
Feb 2025
Handsome is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week! Looking for a Handsome guy for Valentine’s Day? What about a 1 year-old cat named Handsome? He is very sweet and ready for your affection. Handsome likes to explore the cat room and get pets from staff and volunteers. Stop by Ark-Valley Humane Society to meet this Handsome fella! Adoption Application: https://ark-valley.org/adoption-matchmaker-application/ PS since he is our pet of the week, his adoption fees are 50% off until next Wednesday! ...
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06
Feb 2025
By: Judy Lore, AVHS Volunteer columnist Cruising the web one windy, cold day I happened upon an article posted from a cat litter company. I do not have cats, but it was a really informative list of 70 Creative Ideas on How to Help Animal Shelters. I can’t list them all but have selected a few ideas that would work wonderfully in each of our towns. Ark-Valley Humane Society would I am sure welcome some of us doing one of these. The web site is worldsbestcatlitter.com/blog. 1. Host a fundraiser on social......
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