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Jan 2025
Sir is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week! Here are some alternative nicknames for adoptable Sir: Bowling Ball, Meatball, and Buddy, all said in a loving way because everyone loves him! Sir is a 7 year-old English Bulldog with so much personality. His favorite thing is to nibble on toys all day, while making cute little chuffing noises or sitting in a downward dog yoga pose. He also enjoys jumping onto your lap for scratches and smiling from ear to ear. Adoption Application: https://ark-valley.org/adoption-matchmaker-application/ PS since he’s......
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15
Jan 2025
Queenie is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week! When 5 month-old Queenie first arrived at Ark-Valley Humane Society, her name was King. She may have been previously mistaken for a boy as female orange cats are more rare. Only 20% of orange cats are female. This is not the only unique thing about Queenie. Some cats don’t like to be held, but Queenie loves it! She will even cuddle up on your shoulder. Queenie is currently in foster, but if you are interested in meeting her, you......
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15
Jan 2025
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Vice Chair The joy of pet ownership is boundless. Our furry friends are family. They fill our lives with laughter, meaning and unconditional love. Having to say goodbye to our beloved dogs, cats, and other companion animals is heartbreaking, leaving an emptiness in our homes and our lives. We grieve. We cry. We do not think clearly. We miss their warm greetings, playful antics and comforting snuggles. We ache. In the midst of this emotion, we also have to plan their aftercare. We want to say goodbye in......
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09
Jan 2025
By: Judy Lore, AVHS Volunteer columnist I have noticed many lost dogs – and some cats – and some not reunited with their people. Why? The answer is often simple. No collar. Collar, but no ID tag with name and phone number. Not microchipped with a rice sized microchip containing up to date owner’s information on it to be easily scanned at a shelter or vet’s office. It is immensely beneficial to, at the very least, have a collar with an ID tag attached. A collar by itself might help when leash......
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08
Jan 2025
Indie is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week! It can be very hard for people to see just how loving Indie is because she is very shy around new people. To help her build her confidence, 1 year-old Indie was placed into a wonderful foster home. Her foster has been working with Indie to help her feel supported and comfortable. It is amazing to see Indie with her foster because it’s like a completely different dog! Indie will do best in a home that is understanding of......
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31
Dec 2024
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Vice Chair To sleep with your pet or not? That is the question! According to a psychologist who wished to remain anonymous, “Sharing a bed with your furry friend may not be a good idea, except when it is, or worded another way, it is a good idea until it is not.” Research results provide answers and points of view that are no more definitive than the advice of this psychologist. Most recent surveys show that about half of our country’s cats and dogs sleep in bed with......
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24
Dec 2024
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Vice Chair Today, after feeding my 8 year-old, sweet Gracie and going for a short walk, I reminded her that 2024 has nearly come to an end. She looked up at me, tilted her head to the right, perked up her Boxador ears, and I know she was thinking, “You are not about to begin making resolutions for 2025 are you?” “I told you last year that I am quite happy to: play more and stress less, take naps each afternoon, go for walks to enjoy nature, smile......
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19
Dec 2024
By: Judy Lore, AVHS Volunteer columnist The topic of what and why we name our dogs the way we do started as I was reading Alexandra Horowitz’s 2019 book Our Dogs, Ourselves in which she devotes an entire early chapter to this little examined process of naming our dogs. In the interest of full disclosure, I’m sure the same process plays out when naming your newly adopted kitty. Horowitz is the Senior Research Fellow at Barnard College, Columbia University, and head of the Dog Cognition Lab there. (FYI: she studies the intelligence......
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18
Dec 2024
Deja is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week! It is so heartwarming to see a shy dog come out of their shell to show how lovely they are! This is the case for 8 year-old sharpei/pit bull terrier mix Deja. When she first arrived at Ark-Valley Humane Society, she was a little hesitant meeting new people, and now she is very happy with people and excited to play! Deja is a staff and volunteer favorite as she is easy going and looks at you with cute puppy......
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12
Dec 2024
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Vice Chair A moment I will never forget is a woman, a complete stranger, who upon seeing me outside the post office in my AVHS volunteer shirt, stopped me to share her story. She began with, “The Ark-Valley Humane Society helped me keep my cat, Annie, when times became tough for me. They gave me cat food and supplies. They were so kind and understanding.” Then the woman began to cry as she added, “Annie was my only family. I could not imagine life without her. Thanks to......
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