05
Oct 2023
Ark-Valley Humane Society (AVHS) is welcoming the public to their second annual Paws for Thanks, an open house event on Sunday November 5th between 12-3PM. AVHS Board members and staff will be giving guided tours throughout the shelter. Animal snuggles and light refreshments will be provided. “We’re thrilled to welcome the community back for our second annual open house! We have had some big staffing changes over the past few months and are excited for you to meet our wonderful board and staff team while touring the shelter,” said AVHS Executive Director,......
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05
Oct 2023
Ark-Valley Humane Society (AVHS) is thrilled to announce that its 8th Annual Feline & Fido Photo Contest & Calendar will be returning this year, from Monday, Oct. 23 through Friday, Nov. 3. Anyone can enter their photos at www.gogophotocontest.com/avhs. It is $5 per photo submission and $1 to vote (with a $5 minimum). Once a person has entered their pet’s photo, they can share the contest with family and friends to garner more votes. The contestant with the most votes will have their photo featured on the cover of the 2024 AVHS......
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28
Aug 2023
Ark-Valley Humane Society will be the beneficiary of Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub’s Moonlight Monday promotion on September 25th. The restaurant at 242 F St in Salida will be donating 10 percent of all sales to AVHS. We hope you will join us for some delicious pizza and good company on the 25th. You can even bring your furry friends- dogs are allowed on a pet-friendly section of their patio. Proceeds will benefit the life-saving work of Ark-Valley Humane Society. This will help us serve the homeless pets of Chaffee County and......
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07
Sep 2017
Join us at our third annual fundraising event, Cause For the Paws! Enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvre from Kalamata Pit with special musical guests, The Riff. We’ll have a silent auction along with some incredible raffle prizes-you don’t want to miss it. Cause For the Paws is a benefit supporting the lifesaving work of Ark-Valley Humane Society. With over 25 years of serving the homeless pets of Chaffee County, with your help we’ll help over 1,000 animals this year. Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door. To find out more,......
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12
Jul 2017
Steve and Viva Borbas are challenging the community of Chaffee County to help raise crucial funds for Ark-Valley Humane Society. For every contribution that is donated in the month of July, the Borbas’ will graciously add 25% more to a maximum contribution of $5,000 from them. What that means is if you decide to donate $100 through this challenge to Ark-Valley Humane Society, your donation will actually be $125. These contributions can be given in the name of your pet or a departed loved one. The total will be reported in the......
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01
Mar 2017
Mark your calendars! Join us May 12 through June 12 for an amazing fundraiser graciously hosted by Sellars Project Space in Salida. Beautiful paintings by the extremely talented artist, Sally Mather, will be available. Sally has offered to donate 50% of all proceeds to benefit Ark-Valley Humane Society in building the new shelter. Sally is not only an incredible artist but also a loyal and dedicated volunteer with AVHS. We are so thankful for her passion for animals and dedication to partner with Ark-Valley Humane Society. You are invited to an opening......
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