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Dec 2023
Meet our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week, Hobie! Hobie is a loving 7-year-old female domestic shorthair mix. She is currently staying in our ‘penthouse suite’ (our nicest room for adoptable cats) and gets to greet visitors with head bumps and love every day! Sweet and sometimes shy, she has a gentle spirit that is both calming and endearing. We aren’t sure how Hobie is with other cats or dogs, but we’ve known her to be loving with new people, she sure has won over the hearts of......
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Nov 2023
Meet our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week, Simba! Simba is a loving and adventurous 8-month-old Cattle Dog mix. When he first arrived at the shelter he was very shy and fearful. Simba is still nervous in new situations, but has been gaining so much confidence in a wonderful foster home! This experienced foster family even took him on a trip, pictured here, and he did great! He met several kids ranging in age from babies to 6 years old and got to hang out with......
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Nov 2023
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 her years with Miranda, a Maine Coon, age 12 when adopted. Both pets were seniors, and both proved to be lovable, loyal pets who filled our lives with joy. We were rewarded to know we were providing love to an age group that is often overlooked. Their time at shelters is usually longer, making their risk of euthanasia......
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Nov 2023
Meet our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week, Kierra! Kierra is not just another cat; she’s a companion who will fill your home with laughter with her funny antics. She’s also very sociable, she made friends with dogs in her previous home.???? She loves to greet new people with head butts and purrs. Kierra is 6 years young and ready to take on her next adventure. Adopt Kierra and bring home not just a pet, but a loving friend who will enrich your life with her......
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Nov 2023
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 want to have to do is call the vet because our Fluffy or Spot is having some problems. But…in case you can’t get in touch with your vet, you can call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 1-888-426-4435. Do you have your vet’s number entered on your phone or handy to get to? You might want......
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Nov 2023
Meet our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week, Louie! Louie is an incredibly handsome and loving 5-year-old male American Pit Bull Terrier mix. He had a rough start to life, but is still sooo trusting of humans and truly has a resilient spirit. Louie enjoys spending his days behind the front desk, he makes a great office dog! During our recent event at the shelter he calmly spent time behind the desk as 75+ visitors milled through the building. He’s pictured here greeting our wonderful volunteer......
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Nov 2023
Meet our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week, Linus! Linus is an outgoing cat who loves to greet new people when they enter his room. Linus is pictured here the first time I met him- he was curious about his new visitor and a purr-machine! He greeted me with head bumps and 1,000 purrs. He is 6-years-old, neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on his vaccinations. He has lived with other cats and dogs in the past and did well with both! Stop by the shelter to meet......
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Nov 2023
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 pets, our beautiful valley, and our caring community. It is the perfect time for us, the Staff and Board of the Ark-Valley Humane Society, to celebrate all of you, our supportive community, by hosting our second annual Open House, “Paws for Thanks,” Sunday, November 5, 12:00-3:00PM, at the Buena Vista location, 701 Gregg Drive. You do so......
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Nov 2023
Meet our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week, Sheila! Sheila is a 7-month-old Australian cattle dog mix. She was transferred in from New Mexico after initially being found under an abandoned house. Labor of Love Project , a rescue organization in New Mexico, put the call out to see if anyone could help as Sheila was put on the euthanasia list at her current animal control facility due to severe overcrowding. At the time we had space for Sheila (and others transferred in) and were incredibly grateful......
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Oct 2023
Meet our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week, Gidget! Gidget is a 3-year-old female Miniature Pinscher/Rat Terrier mix. She loves ALL people and enjoys cuddling up by your feet in a cozy bed during the day. Gidget is looking for a home where she can be your one and only pet. She has made dog friends in the past but is slow to trust new dogs. Although it is possible to introduce her to a dog over time, she would prefer to be the only pet in......
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