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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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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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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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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Bruce is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News  Pet of the Week! 3 year-old Bruce is the perfect adventure buddy! He likes hikes, walks, and has even been on a boat! The Ark-Valley Humane Society volunteers often say he is their favorite to walk because he is so easy-going. Bruce is also a master fetch dog! He is affectionate and loves people. Come to the shelter to meet Bruce and bask in the joy that he exudes. Plus, since he is Pet of the Week, his adoption fees are 50% off......

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Porch is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News  Pet of the Week! Even though Ark-Valley Humane Society doesn’t know much about the adoptable feline named “Porch”, they have concluded that he is 100% adorable. Porch, approximately 6 years-old, arrived at AVHS as a found stray, but he has the mentality of an indoor cat more than an outdoor cat. He loves attention no matter what you are doing. This includes when the AVHS staff was doing a routine blood draw while Porch was happily purring. Although he doesn’t have a known......

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Butter is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News  Pet of the Week! The best word to describe 2 year-old Butter is happy! This sweet boy has the biggest grin and his tail just won’t stop wagging. Butter enjoys cuddling up with staff and volunteers on the couch in the decompression room. He sometimes likes to go for walks, but mainly wants to chill and enjoy your company. Butter has lived with other dogs and has done well! If you are interested in meeting him and have a dog, be sure to......

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Diva is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News  Pet of the Week! If you take a look at the photos of adoptable cats on Ark-Valley Humane Society’s website, you will understand why there’s a cat named Diva. All the photos the shelter has of 2 year-old Diva makes her look very sassy, but she is actually very sweet. She can be timid at first, but if you go slowly, you’ll see what a wonderful girl she is. Diva loves to have a good hiding spot and to receive gentle pets on......

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Freda is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News  Pet of the Week! 3 year-old Freda is a goofy and cuddly girl. Her favorite thing is to give you a hug, despite being short, squat, and about 70 pounds! Freda recently went on an adventure hike with a volunteer. They said she didn’t seem to have a lot of trail experience, but was happy to be there and didn’t react to other dogs. Freda has lived with other dogs successfully! If you have a dog and are interested in adopting, we ask......

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Abracadabra is our Heart of the Rockies Radio News  Pet of the Week! Recently, Ark-Valley Humane Society received a call for assistance with a group of several cats in need of help after they were found living in hazardous conditions. AVHS quickly responded and brought these cats into our shelter and care. They were given the theme of the “Lady Gaga” cats and were named after various Lady Gaga songs. When they first arrived, this group of cats were very shy and unsure around humans. We have been working patiently to help......

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