Join us on Sunday, April 29th, 2018 for the annual Tails to Trails Dog Walk & 5K Run in downtown Dover. This year we are featuring a 5K road race at 11am open to runners and walkers (no dogs allowed on the 5K route), as well as a Dog Walk at 12:00pm. The Dog Walk […]
Calling all you bighearted bikers! What's better than spending a day in the saddle? Doing so while supporting a great cause! We are reaching out to riders from all over to join us, and ride united, for a motorcycle dice run to benefit the animals of Cocheco Valley Humane Society (CVHS) sponsored by American Legion Riders […]
Our friends at Chapel + Main are brewing a beer just for us! Join us there on May 22nd all day long for the release of Golden Retriever, a new golden ale that will benefit the animals here at Cocheco Valley Humane Society. On May 22nd, Chapel + Main will donate 15% of their total […]
Join us at Bill Dube Ford in Dover, NH for a fun-filled day of barbeque and test drives to support the animals! For every valid test drive on June 23rd, Cocheco Valley Humane Society will receive $20, up to $6,000!! This isn't a sales event and there is no obligation to buy a car, or […]
Bring your stinky pup down to VCA Animal Medical Center in Portsmouth for a good scrubbing and help the homeless pets at Cocheco Valley Humane Society at the same time! Each dog wash costs $15 and all proceeds will be donated to CVHS.
Reiki for a Cause is back! Schedule your appointment for the upcoming session on Sunday, September 30th. Reiki Master Teacher Toni McLellan and Bending Bodhi Yoga will be teaming up to offer private, by donation, Reiki healings in studio, usually on the last Sunday of every month. This will be Reiki by donation (at Bending Bodhi) […]
Join us November 2nd for our first annual Wag, Swag, and Giving: A Beer and Wine Tasting event to benefit Cocheco Valley Humane Society! Hosted at the beautiful Cochecho Country Club, the night will feature multiple varieties of wine from Pine State and Horizon Beverages and beer from local favorites Chapel + Main, Smuttynose, Stoneface, […]
Cochecho Country Club's 5th Annual Helicopter Drop on November 4, 2018, will follow the fall scramble, estimated time of drop is 1 pm. Donor Form Deadline is Friday, November 2, 2018, or when all 500 balls are sold. Each golf ball is $25. The golf balls will be dropped from a helicopter over the #6 […]
Enjoy a delicious night out at Sonny's Tavern in Dover, and help ALL THE ANIMALS at the same time! Just dine at Sonny's between 4-10pm on November 14th and TELL YOUR SERVER that you're there for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society fundraiser. (Seriously! If you don't tell them, we won't get the $$). That's all […]
Stop in for dinner at Texas Roadhouse at 47 Fox Run Road in Newington, NH on Thursday, December 6th between 3:30-9:30pm for a 10% Donation Night Fundraiser! Stop by the shelter for a flyer or print out the one below to hand to your server on the night of the event and 10% of your […]
We Need Your Help!
On February 26th, a sweet dog was found wandering along Route 16 in the middle of the night, braving the bitter cold. She had no collar or tags, but the officer who picked her up said she was incredibly friendly—grateful to have someone rescue her from the freezing temperatures.
When she arrived at our shelter, our team welcomed her with warm blankets, cozy beds, and a fresh bowl of food and water. She quickly won our hearts, greeting staff and volunteers with a wagging tail and carrying her new toys to say hello. After a required seven-day stray hold, no one came forward to claim her. So, we gave her a name that matched her sizzling personality—Fajita! A perfect mix of flavors: energetic and eager for an adventure, but just as happy to snuggle up and relax.
Once it was clear Fajita’s people weren’t coming forward, our team took over and set out to prepare her for adoption. Unfortunately, we hit our first challenge. She was not spayed and had two concerning mammary masses that needed removal. Then, after receiving a routine vaccination, she suffered a sudden reaction—collapsing, breathing heavily, and vomiting. Thanks to our quick-thinking medical team, she pulled through.
Her surgery to remove the masses and spay her went smoothly, and she recovered well, bouncing back to her joyful self—once again greeting everyone with toys in tow. But this past Sunday, things took a turn for the worse.
Our medical team discovered a spay site dehiscence, a serious complication where part of her intestine had become exposed due to an incision opening. This condition can be life-threatening, and given her age and previous surgeries, our team knew there was no time to waste. Fajita was rushed to Broadview Animal Hospital for emergency surgery.
Thankfully, the procedure was a success! Fajita is now recovering in the care of our Medical Manager and already showing signs of her happy, loving self.
Help Us Give Fajita the Second Chance She Deserves
The cost of her life-saving surgery was significant, but there was never a question—we would do whatever it took to save this special girl. She has endured so much and deserves a chance to find a loving forever home.
Fajita has a long road to recovery ahead. She’s currently on three medications and requires round-the-clock care to prevent infection. For the next two weeks, she’ll need to limit her activity, wear a cone to protect her healing incision, and be closely monitored for any complications. Thankfully, one of our dedicated vet assistants is fostering her, ensuring she gets the care, comfort, and love she needs during this critical healing period. With time and support, we know she’ll bounce back stronger than ever!
Fajita has so much love to give, and we can’t wait to see her find a family of her own. Please consider donating to help cover her surgery and aftercare as we work to get her healthy and ready for adoption. Every dollar makes a difference in giving Fajita the future she deserves.
Thank you for your support!
