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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
