Rescue of the Month

and owner-surrendered animals for over twenty communities, but they also take in at-risk dogs from a Georgia rescue partner. The powers that be at KVHS knew it was time for larger, updated accommodations.

So, in 2019 they purchased 77 acres of farmland on Leighton Road. The actual campaign began as a soft push

“They’re incredible humans and dear friends,” she added of the Shuman family. To honor them, the stateof-the-art facility will be named the Nancy Shuman Animal Shelter, and it will be operational by the fall of 2023.

“Each area of the new facility has been thoughtfully considered and will provide the best experience for each resident including new kennel spaces, natural sunlight, and amazing air quality.”

There’s space for 50 dogs and 145 cats, pocket pets, an animal control area, administrative offices, and a multipurpose room. They’ll offer on-site services for the community which will include vaccination clinics, spay/neuter surgeries, and educational offerings for schools and civic groups. The acreage is a wonderful bonus for the dogs—they’ll get plenty of beneficial exercise with the volunteers. For those looking for a new best friend, check out KVHS adoptable pets. Dogs are spayed or neutered and are behaviorally assessed. They’re dewormed and screened for heartworm, Lyme and ehrlichia. Microchipping is available for a nominal fee. Before the adoption is complete, landlords will be contacted for renters. If there’s a resident dog, a meet and greet is mandatory.

KVHS welcomes/needs adopters, fosters, volunteers, and medical and building donations. Watch the website for the grand opening of the Nancy Shuman Animal Shelter. They invite you to their much anticipated 30th Annual Mutt Strut on May 13 at 10 am at the Youth Memorial Park & Buker Community Fields—they’re excited to celebrate! Mutt Strut 2023 will show you what it is to have a pup in the park—don’t miss it! Check pethavenlane.org for links to all areas

He’s a special, silky soft dog who reminds us of one person--Indiana Jones! He has dashing good looks and is charming as heck. Toys are his jam as well as snuggling on the couch. He'll hop happily in the car at the drop of a hat and is ready to walk or hike wherever you like. Merle wants to be the only pet in the home or neighborhood and will be most successful in an adult-only home. If you would like to meet this handsome, charismatic adventure-man, please call KVHS to schedule an appointment to meet him. He is living the life at his foster's house ready to meet his new family.

I'm very funny with a great sense of humor. Sometimes the humans don't enjoy the antics, though-but hey, if you don't have a sense of humor, you aren't for me. I also enjoy magic! Like making the treat disappear! Or the ball! My jowls can hide a lot! I'm also very smart! I know sit, down, paw, loose leash walking, auto-sitting, and am practicing my heel! I also recently began muzzle training! I enjoy boxing with humans--I go for the cheap shot slap! I only do this when I get very excited, but my humans are teaching me how to be calm. As you can imagine, my favorite movie is "Lilo and Stitch!" After all, "Ohana means family!" Will you be the one to be my family? If you would enjoy feeling extremely safe in your home, I will be a fantastic bodyguard. I was taught to never speak to strangers and I take this very seriously. I won't want any strangers talking to you either! I will yell at robber and friend alike if I don't know them.

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