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Feb 2024
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Vice-Chair “We have developed a bond with and a love for our Aussie, Ellie, deeper than any dog that has ever been part of our life because of the intimacy of the communication style forced upon us.” This is how Sarah and her husband Bob describe their lives with Ellie who is deaf and visually impaired. They adopted her as a pup in 2018, knowing she had special needs and would need specialized care. “Life with Ellie had its challenges, and we had to learn to adapt. We......
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Jan 2024
Meet our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week, Chloe! We’re very surprised that snuggly, sweet Chloe hasn’t been scooped up yet. She is one of the most loving and sweet dogs that you will meet! Chloe is dog and kid-friendly, but is looking for a cat-free home. She loves to cuddle up next to you on the couch, watching her favorite shows. When you first greet Chloe she will likely roll onto her back so you can give her plenty of belly rubs. At only 2......
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Jan 2024
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Vice-Chair This past year, the programs and services provided by Ark-Valley Humane Society helped change the lives of 1,546 cats and dogs. Siren loudly meows to you that hers was one of those lives changed for the better when she was found and brought to Ark-Valley Humane Society. Siren was found under the stage at the Lariat in Buena Vista. Kind rescuers disassembled the stage to safely extricate her and brought her to our AVHS shelter. Sadly, she had a spinal injury that left her unable to walk.......
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Jan 2024
By: Nikki Ritter, AVHS Executive Director Snow has begun to blanket our valley as scents of hot cocoa, wood fire stoves, and hearty meals fill the air. With the cold winds of winter nipping at our heels, I would like to share our gratitude to those members of our community who brave this cold weather, making the dedicated journey to come to AVHS to volunteer and foster. In 2023 we saw our volunteers and foster families step up to help the shelter in big ways. As we worked through our staff transition......
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Jan 2024
Meet our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week, Azula! Azula joined our shelter over the weekend along with 8 feline friends from a nearby shelter in need. At the time our cat room was nearly empty and we were thrilled to welcome 9 new furry companions! Azula, an 8-month-old domestic shorthair mix, is a sweetheart who adores everyone she meets. As soon as you open her kennel, she’ll shower you with head bumps and purrs. Please share this post and help Azula find her forever home! PS since......
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15
Jan 2024
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Vice-chair & volunteer Cat owners, admit it, you talk to your cats, even creating dialogue prompted by questions you believe they are asking you. (We dog owners do that, too.) Talking with our pets is a way we bond, show love, and pay attention to what is going on with our furry friends. It is healthy for both animal and human. Every morning I am greeted by photos of a dear friend’s cat, Penelope. I reply with what I believe Penelope is thinking, what she is saying if......
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10
Jan 2024
Meet our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week, Rocco! Rocco is a 1.5 year old Great Pyrenees mix. Rocco is a true affectionate giant, always seeking to stay close and bask in the love and gentle pets from his beloved humans. His heart is as big as his size! He has befriended dogs before, if you are interested in adopting Rocco be sure to bring your pup to the shelter to meet him! He’s also lived with a cat, he would often try to play with the kitty-......
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09
Jan 2024
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Vice-chair & volunteer The day after Christmas my 7 year old lab boxer mix, Gracie, was particularly reactive to the sound of the wind and hurried inside from her potty breaks and romps in the backyard. She did not want to go for a walk. (Neither did I). Then I started seeing posts of similar responses from friends’ dogs, even those who love the outdoors, no matter the conditions. The winds were steady and strong with gusts that threw debris about. Wind chills were in the single digits.......
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03
Jan 2024
Meet our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week, Smokey! Smokey was transferred in from the Humane Society of Pikes Peak in Pueblo who was overcrowded. While we have an almost full dog room at AVHS, we only had a handful of cats in our adoptable cat room last week, we were extremely happy to be able to help out and welcome in 5 new wonderful cats last Friday. Smokey is one of these cats. She is a loving 2 year old female grey tabby. When you go to......
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Jan 2024
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Vice-chair & volunteer In November, six adorable puppies were transferred to AVHS from Underdog Animal Rescue and Rehab in Moab, Utah. Sadly, they had been abandoned, left on the side of the road in a cardboard box labeled “Free Puppies.” Fortunately, they were found, rescued, and eventually moved to our shelter. Once here in BV, they needed to be named. Reminding one of our staff of the kittens abandoned in a similar way in the Disney film Oliver and Company, she suggested they be named for the film’s lead characters.......
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