As the COVID-19 situation continues to quickly evolve, we want to share with you some changes that we are putting into place so that we can continue to serve the pets and people of our community while keeping our staff, volunteers, and visitors protected. In order to...
Dear Pope Memorial Humane Society Supporters, In response to the evolving COVID-19 concerns at this time, we wanted to take a moment to inform you that Pope Memorial Humane Society will continue to remain open and conduct business as normal. However, for the safety of...
After 35 years, change is on the horizon. Soon, our organization will no longer be known as Cocheco Valley Humane Society or CVHS. Beginning July 1, 2019, we will officially be known as Pope Memorial Humane Society. Our new name comes during a time of great...
If you’ve taken a drive down County Farm Road recently, you’ve probably noticed the significant progress that has been made on the future home of Pope Memorial Humane Society of Cocheco Valley (PMHS). The walls are up, the roof is on, and the floors are being laid. We...
His story is a familiar one to our community. Tens of thousands of people have seen, read, or heard about Kaine. When he first came to CVHS in July of 2017, he was malnourished and bald. As the shelter staff nursed him back to physical health, they found that Kaine...
From Fosters Daily Democrat: DOVER — Cocheco Valley Humane Society is getting ready for the June 21 groundbreaking on its new facility, which will be located on County Farm Road not far from the old building. The event is a long time coming. Currently, CVHS is located...
CVHS is pleased to announce that longtime philanthropist Lyman Pope, Jr. has pledged $1 million over the next 4 years for the construction of CVHS’s new 11,000 sq./ft. facility in Dover, NH. With his gift, 80% percent of the funding for the facility is now secured...