CVHS Mission Statement and Fact List

The mission of the Cocheco Valley Humane Society is to make possible a better world for all animals by providing shelter, educating the community about humane care and treatment, advocating animal welfare, and promoting the human-animal bond.

� Cocheco Valley Humane Society doors first opened to animals and the community in 1984.

� The shelter welcomes over 3000 animals every year.

� CVHS helps reunite lost pets with their loved ones.

� Shelter staff works with foster homes, rescue organizations, and trainers to place special- needs animals.

� Humane Education Programs are carried out in public schools and organizations even beyond Strafford County.

� CVHS recognizes hundreds of volunteers as the backbone of the shelter, fundraising, and administrative operations.

� CVHS is dedicated to putting a stop to animal abuse and neglect, serving in cruelty investigations and representing those who have no voice.

� The shelter holds Rabies and Micro-chipping Clinics in cooperation with local veterinarians.

� "Humane Perspectives", the society�s newsletter, is published twice a year and distributed to over 7000 members.

� The Visiting Companions Therapy Dogs represent the shelter in local convalescent and rehabilitation organizations.

� CVHS puts on several community events including this year�s Walk-a-Doggie-thon Pledge Walk for shelter animals, Sunday, June11th, the PAWS Cause Road Race on Friday evening, August 25^th, and the Creature Comforts Dessert & Coffee Tasting in February.

� Volunteers conduct Offsite Adoption Days in local businesses several weekends every month.

� The shelter plays an active role in community spay/neuter programs.

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