04
Dec 2025
Hobby is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News Pet of the Week! Hobby is an 11 year-old cat looking for a loving home to live out his senior years in. He is the definition of chill as not much fazes him. Hobby has lived with dogs previously and has spent time in one of the manager offices with a dog and he could care less. All Hobby wants is a warm bed and someone to give him nice, gentle pets. Since Hobby is a senior cat, his adoption fees are waived......
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20
Nov 2025
Horton is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News Pet of the Week! Since Horton was a found stray, Ark-Valley Humane Society doesn’t know his origin story. However, he is very magical! Horton will dazzle you with his belly flops, his cute way of playing, and his cuddly personality. Horton is looking for a loving family so that he can have his own happily-ever-after. Plus, since he is Pet of the Week, his adoption fees are 50% off until next Wednesday! Adoption Application: https://ark-valley.org/adoption-matchmaker-application/...
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06
Nov 2025
By: Judy Lore, AVHS Volunteer columnist Baking season is upon us and who better to make treats for than our furry ones. Here are several recipes for you to try, some for dogs and some for cats. DOG BIRTHDAY CUPCAKES. – 4 large eggs, 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/3 cup peanut butter (make certain it does not contain xylitol) , ¼ cup vegetable oil, 2 ¼ cups flour, 1 ½ tsp baking soda, 3 cups coarsely shredded carrot, 4 medium potatoes peeled and cut into small chunks, 1 -5.3 oz carton plain......
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06
Nov 2025
Dale is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News Pet of the Week! Ark-Valley Humane Society needs your help searching for a special home for a 5 year-old cat named Dale. Since arriving at the shelter, Dale has been very timid and likes to hide in the covered area of his kennel. Wanting to help Dale’s confidence and to help him feel more comfortable, AVHS placed him into the care of a loving foster home. The foster said it took some time for him to warm up, but after a while, Dale......
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22
Oct 2025
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Vice Chair Two weeks ago while I was shopping, a young man seeing Ark-Valley Humane Society on my sweatshirt stopped me to say, “I just picked up my 18 year-old Siamese cat’s ashes from AVHS. Losing her was so difficult, and they were so understanding – so kind. Please tell them thank you.” Helping people in this way when a beloved pet has crossed the Rainbow Bridge is just one way the amazing AVHS staff shows compassion to people as well as animals. The Mission of the Ark-Valley......
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22
Oct 2025
Ms. Frizzle is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News Pet of the Week! Do you remember the show the Magic School Bus? Well today’s Pet of the Week is a 4 year-old cat named Ms. Frizzle. Ms. Frizzle is so sweet, calm, and beautiful. She is a simple girl who likes simple things. Napping, eating, and snuggles are a few of her favorites. Ms. Frizzle will make a wonderful companion who is looking for a low maintenance and affectionate cat. Plus, since she is Pet of the Week, her adoption fees......
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16
Oct 2025
Jack is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News Pet of the Week! Even though Jack is a 100 pound Mastiff Mix, he is a big softy! Jack is very happy and gentle with everyone he meets. He is a great pup to send on walks with volunteers, because he is so friendly with new people. Jack has also met other dogs while at the shelter, even small-breed dogs, and has done very well. He arrived at Ark-Valley Humane Society as a found stray, so his back story is unknown. However, everyone......
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16
Oct 2025
By: Judy Lore, AVHS Volunteer columnist Another knock on the door causing stress for your pets? Constant barking? Much meowing? My two dogs raise a very noisy ruckus simply when UPS or Fed-EX pull in the drive. I can’t imagine if I had repeated knocking on the door or the ringing of the doorbell on Halloween. Living in the country solves that problem, but my dogs still have delivery folks to bark at until they leave. They are either announcing the arrival of a package – maybe their dog food – or......
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09
Oct 2025
By: Judy Lore, AVHS Volunteer columnist Indeed, there is a history to this rather mundane item. I am writing this with an appeal to folks to have a collar on their dogs and, preferably a tag and hopefully, a microchip. There have been so many lost dogs – and some cats – without any of these. Simply having a collar with a tag with your up-to-date information is a way to help you be reunited with your lost pet. If your cat wanders outside, a breakaway collar and tag is also recommended.......
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09
Oct 2025
Icky Thump is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News Pet of the Week! 1 year-old Icky Thump was found with her right leg stuck in a fence at the Cool River Cafe in Buena Vista. The owners of the cafe brought her to Ark-Valley Humane Society to get her some help. The staff examined Icky Thump and found that she had a roughly 1-2” diameter, scrape/laceration on both the inner and outer side of her right heel. These lacerations have been cleaned and according to the AVHS veterinarian, they expect that......
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