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Cocheco Valley Humane Society
The mission of the Cocheco Valley Humane Society is to provide quality, compassionate care and shelter to our animals in partnership with educating the community with respect to animal treatment and welfare.
Description:
As an animal shelter, CVHS provides a safe and caring temporary residence for homeless, lost, abandoned, or unwanted dogs, cats, and small animals. Staff and volunteers work side-by-side, meeting the needs of nearly 3,000 animals per year. We are a holding facility for stray and lost animals that are brought in by animal control officers, as well as the general public. We offer many community services, and are committed to placing animals in caring and supportive new homes.
History:
Established in 1984, Cocheco Valley Humane Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting humane treatment of animals and ending their suffering. Since its' establishment, CVHS has been focused on a high quality of care for animals in need of shelter and care.
Contact people:
Main office number: (603) 749-5322Office fax number: 603-749-3484
Address:
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262 County Farm RoadDover, NH 03820(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.cvhsonline.org
Directions:
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Take the Spaulding Turnpike to Exit 9, take Left off the ramp, Continue to T-Intersection (light) Liberty Mutual will be in front of you. Take a right onto Sixth Street, Follow road for about 7/10 of a mile until you. . . (more) |
Miscellaneous Information
| Name of Executive Director (or equivalent) if not listed above: |
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Martha Hewitt
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| Type of organization |
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Nonprofit 501(c)3
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| Is your organization a Health and Human Service agency? |
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No
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| Last updated on October 30, 2009 |
User Reflections
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Cocheco Valley Humane Society
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Overall Experience
From walking dogs to office work to planning/staffing special events, the opportunities are priceless.
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I started out walking dogs; the exercise & socializaton helps them til they can find a forever home. When my schedule no longer allowed for that, I began working on special events -- off-site adoptions, rabies clinics, craft fair, walk-a-doggie thon, the list goes on. I've met a lot of great people, and a lot of great animals I never would have otherwise; I've always gone home feeling good about my experiences, and with a renewed appreciation for what CVHS and other organizations like them do, day in and day out. The staff and the other volunteers I've worked with are an extremely dedicated, caring group of people.
When I get home I always give a special hug to my own pets. Volunteering for an animal shelter makes me appreciate them even more.
posted by donnabeaudoin on July 12, 2003 |
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