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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Meet our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week, Spot!    Spot is a loving, handsome 5-year-old male American Pit Bull terrier mix. He’s a friendly and playful dog who knows several tricks. He’s made fast friends with volunteers and staff here at AVHS. Volunteers report he does well on leash for walks. He even got to take a short break in a loving foster home- they said he did great and was a wonderful house guest!   Spot has lived with another female dog in his previous home,......

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This week we have a special duo as our Heart of the Rockies Radio News PETS of the week: Rowdy & Sweet Pea ❤   Rowdy, a 10-month-old male, is the shyer one of the pair and is very bonded with Sweet Pea. When she’s around he is braver and will approach more people. We’ve been calling her Rowdy’s emotional support cat.   Sweet Pea, a 2-year-old female, is outgoing and confident, they compliment each other nicely and enjoy snuggling together during the day. We aren’t sure how this pair will do with......

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Gemma is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News pet of the week!    Loving Gemma is a 6-year-old spayed boxer mix. She is currently in a cozy foster home where she is doing great! She quickly figured out how to use the doggie door and is loving life outside of the kennel.   Gemma is a goofy and loving dog who has never met a stranger. She would prefer to be your one and only pet.   If you’re looking for a sweet well-behaved pup, please consider Gemma!   PS Since......

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