Our Animals

Some of the animals in our shelter were stray or abandoned; others -- animals perfect in all the important ways -- were turned in or "surrendered" by their owners for various reasons. Some owners didn't have enough time, some had to move. Some dogs were surrendered because they barked too much or didn't bark enough. Many of our animals are mixed breeds, yet roughly a quarter are purebred. The one thing that all CVHS animals have in common is that each is hoping for a loving new home.

Our adoption process seeks to make the best possible match between you and your new companion, to ensure a lifelong commitment. We do our best to match the animal's needs and temperament with the adopter's lifestyle. We place thousands of animals in loving homes every year and are proud to say most adoptions result in lifelong relationships. Having a companion animal brings rewards -- friendship and unconditional love -- as well as responsibilities such as providing nutritious food and fresh water, regular veterinary care, time for exercise and training and lots of quality interaction.