Chulupa is a very relaxed cat, not much in the world bothers him. He seems pretty content to sit in his kennel and watch everything happen in the world around him. Even though Chulupa is content to just be, we really think he deserves a forever home, where his laid back personality can shine! He was brought in as a stray from the Augusta area. Chulupa is around 4 years old and waiting for the right person to come along and scoop him up! For more information about Chulupa, please contact the Kennebec Valley Humane Society at 207-626-3491 or adoptions@pethavenlane.org.

The Kennebec Valley Humane Society (KVHS) is happy to welcome their new executive director, Hillary Roberts. She comes to KVHS after spending the last 7 years as the director of emergency services for the American Red Cross, where she managed incidents with people in emergency and crisis situations. Now, Roberts hopes to put her background to work for animals.

Hillary started with KVHS on June 29th and is off to quite a busy start.   “This is a particularly busy time for our staff and volunteers. Everyday we have new animals arriving at our shelter- some are abandoned on our doorstep and some are surrendered by families forced to make the heartbreaking decision to give up a pet.” Roberts explains  that the shelter has experienced an increase of animals being surrendered, and that financial donations are lower than usual this year.  “The mission that we are able to carry out every day is due in large part to the donations made by people in our communities. We are not state or federally funded.  Every dollar donated helps our local animals in need” said Roberts, who also stated that the shelter is also happy to accept in kind donations of goods. At this time, the shelter is in particular need of kitty litter. For a complete list of items the shelter is in need of, please visit the wish list section of their website,www.pethavenlane.org /kvhs/wish.htm .

Jade is a two year old chocolate lab/American pit bull terrier mix. She is sweet, friendly, happy, and just a little bit on the silly side! Jade has live with cats and older children and is OK with some dogs. Because she tends to use her mouth in play she will only be placed in a home with older children. She shows some anxiety but most of that is probably due to a lack of exercise. Once she gets a good walk in she seems to settle right down and want to get close and get a bit of affection. Jade is a smart young dog who will blossom given the chance and the right training!

“The work being done at the Kennebec Valley Humane Society is so critical to our communities. When animals are homeless, abandoned, or surrendered we are their second chance for a family and a happy ending” says Roberts. The shelter also provides outreach and education to communities, including schools and civic groups, about humane animal treatment and proper animal care. “We’re here working everyday to make lives better for these animals. We just look to our community to support us by donating, adopting, and contributing to our efforts. Together, we will make a difference” said Roberts.

The Kennebec Valley Humane Society is not a government agency and relies on donations from local people and local businesses to continue their vital work. “One of our fundraising programs that I would encourage people to consider is the Patron Program.  It is described at our website and it allows donors to make a relatively small donation automatically each month, which adds up over the year, and gives us a steady cash flow”.  For a complete list of supplies on the shelter’s wish list, or more information on how to make donations or volunteer, please visit the KVHS website atwww.pethavenlane.org or call (207) 626-3491.

Please be responsible; spay, neuter and adopt your pets