Feb 2, 2019
Bad Breath, Bad Teeth, Bad Disease, Oh My! By: Dr. Sarah Proctor, DVM February is National Pet Dental Health Month! The month is sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to bring awareness to the importance of oral care in pets. In this post,...
Jan 23, 2019
As we experience frigid temperatures across New England, it’s important to keep in mind that our pets are affected by the cold much like we are. Although our furry friends have natural coats, that’s not always enough to keep them safe and comfortable in bone-chilling...
Jan 18, 2019
Adopting an animal in need is a great way to support your local shelter, but what if you’re unable to adopt right now? Luckily, there are plenty of other ways you can help the animals! If it’s not the right time in your life to adopt, consider one of these four...
Jan 5, 2019
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...
Dec 29, 2018
As the holiday season comes to a close, we look towards the fresh start of a new year. Millions of people take this opportunity to set goals to improve their lives during the coming year. Here’s why volunteering should be at the top of your New Year’s resolution list...
Dec 15, 2018
Adorable animals wrapped in a big, red holiday bow. Children crying with joy when they open a box with their new cuddly companion. We see these cliché images displayed everywhere this time of year. Despite what these cheerful depictions suggest, pets should not be...
Dec 9, 2018
We’re turning up thermostats, dusting off snow blowers, and breaking out heavy sweaters. Winter is definitely here! Winter in New England can be severely cold, with Nor’easters pummeling us relentlessly. We know that we need heavier jackets and warmer socks to stay...
Nov 17, 2018
It’s been nearly five months since we broke ground on the Pope Memorial Cocheco Valley Humane Society building site. The ground breaking ceremony was highly anticipated by staff and community members alike, as it symbolized concrete progress towards our goal of moving...
Nov 8, 2018
Senior animals are often overlooked by visitors at the shelter. Potential adopters are usually looking for younger pets to take home, and quickly pass by the graying fur of older animals. There are many misconceptions surrounding senior pets in shelters. People...
Nov 6, 2018
Animal shelters are changing. As the number of pets adopted from shelters goes up, animal intake numbers go down, and euthanasia rates decrease, the duties of the animal shelter begin to shift. With successful spay and neuter programs taking place all over the...
