Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter - CVAS

12/20/2024

Get your votes in by Sunday 12/22! Every dollar will go to help care for our animals!

12/19/2024

We at Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter - CVAS hope that all animals stay safe this Holiday Season! But, winter is the time of year when animal poison control centers across the country receive even more calls than normal. Please remember these common household holiday toxins that could be hazardous to pets:
Medications - Pets may access medications brought by visitors, they are naturally curious and may check out suitcases or pill containers. Visitors may want to store medications in a closed cabinet, out of reach and take meds in a room with the door closed to avoid dropped pills.
Chocolate - This is the top cause of pet poisonings during Christmas, often from wrapped gifts. Pets may shred wrapping paper. And with higher cocoa content in many chocolates, even small amounts can be harmful.
Snow Globes - A holiday favorite but some contain ethylene glycol, so it’s important to be aware of this as a possible holiday risk.
Alcohol & Yeast Dough - Eggnog and other holiday drinks can be attractive (and dangerous) to pets. They will often vomit alcohol after ingestion, but alcohol is also absorbed quickly. Rising yeast dough for breads and rolls can cause bloating and complications from secondary alcohol production (yeast fermentation).
Ice Melts - Colder weather may mean ice and snow are in the forecast. Ice melts help manage freezing precipitation but may cause complications.
if you ever suspect your pet has ingested something potentially toxic, contact your local veterinarian immediately to determine next steps!
For More tips on how to be safe around the Holidays with your pets please visit https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/winter-holiday-hazards-survival-guide-pets-and-their-people?utm_campaign=Pro%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8A3cfKxiFVN9rD1oVF5VenIUdafYLcq6zFg0gjwlsQwePdMMgzFoXOQus1Z4T4hV8reB8a5GG9coMINuud0pF2U2nXdw&_hsmi=338853595&utm_content=338853396&utm_source=hs_email

12/18/2024

As you can see from our photos here, we have many cats hoping to find a loving forever home! When considering adopting a cat as a new pet, Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter - CVAS adds real VALUE to your adoption process. AND ... if you adopt ONE kitten under 7 months, you get a SECOND one FREE! (Any cat over 7 months old is a 'donation from the heart').

"Taylor Swift" here reminds everyone that at CVAS:
* All cats are spayed or neutered
* Each cat is vaccinated, dewormed, treated for fleas, ticks or earmites (if needed)
* Every cat is tested for Feline Leukemia and FeLV before placed in our adoption area
* Each cat will have a microchip implanted just beneath the skin above their shoulders for rapid identification should the animal stray from home
* Every cat adoption comes with a free collar and tags
* Every cat will leave with a free exam voucher which can be used at participating vet offices (ask us for details)
* Convenient cat carriers are available for an $8.00 donation to help you take your new friend home!

Give yourself a loving companion and sweetheart this season, by opening your home to a homeless cat! Visit https://cvas-pets.org/adopt-a-friend-2/blank-9/

12/15/2024

Uno
1 year old
Neutered Male
Uno is a sweet guy that loves getting attention! He enjoys getting treats and loves to play with the feather toys here at the shelter. Uno would love to find out what a loving forever home is all about! He has been neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, FIV/Felv tested, and microchipped since his arrival at the shelter.

12/15/2024

Gretchen
6 months old
Spayed Female
Gretchen is a playful girl that loves attention! She enjoys playing with the catnip mice here at the shelter and they can often be found "drowned" in her water bowl. She would love to find out what a loving forever home is all about soon! She has been spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, FIV/Felv tested, and microchipped since her arrival at the shelter.

12/15/2024

Tibbles
4 months old
Neutered Male
Tibbles is a playful guy that would love to find out what a loving forever home is all about! He loves to play with the teaser toys here at the shelter and can often be found napping in a nice comfy bed! Tibbles has been neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, FIV/Felv tested, and microchipped since his arrival at the shelter.

12/15/2024

Gigi
6 months old
Spayed Female
Gigi is a playful girl that loves attention! She is a curious girl that enjoys checking out the bonding rooms here at the shelter. Gigi would love to find out what a loving forever home is all about soon! She has been spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, FIV/Felv tested, and microchipped since her arrival at the shelter.

12/15/2024

Merida and Roo
Bonded Pair
4 months old
Spayed Females
Merida was once a kitten that lived in a barn with her sister Roo, she was brought to the shelter in hopes that she would find her perfect forever home as an inside kitty! Merida is the more reserved sister and can be shy at times. Roo is the more outgoing of the duo! Roo and Merida are a bonded pair as they do better together and enjoy each other's company! Roo brings her sister Merida out of her shell! They would love to find their loving forever home soon! They have been spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, FIV/Felv tested, and microchipped since their arrival at the shelter.

12/15/2024

Oscar
7 years old
Neutered Male
Front Declawed
Oscar was surrendered to the shelter when his owner could no longer care for him. He is around 7 years old and is front declawed. He loves attention and enjoys sleeping in warm bed! Oscar is neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, FIV/Felv tested, and microchipped.

12/15/2024

Hops
5 years old
Neutered Male
Front Declawed
Hops is a happy guy that would love to find a loving forever home soon! He is around 5 years old and is front declawed. He loves getting treats and enjoys napping in a nice warm bed! Hops is neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, FIV/Felv tested, and microchipped.

12/15/2024

Pluto
7 months old
Neutered Male
Pluto was adopted from CVAS and recently returned when his owner could no longer care for him. He is 7 months old and is a very sweet guy! He loves to play and enjoys getting treats! He does not seem to mind having other kitty friends either! Pluto would love to find his loving forever home soon! He is neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, FIV/Felv tested, and microchipped.

12/13/2024

Happy Friday! We are overflowing with gratitude for the donations we continue to receive. The Coldwell Banker Realty crew out of Chambersburg, our local Tractor Supply and our annual holiday dog food angel all showed up today. Plus a bonus visit from our previous residents, Maggie & Joan (now Starr) Thank you all for your support to our fur residents here at CVAS.

12/13/2024

12/12/2024

Justice
2 years old
Border Collie
Neutered Male
52 pounds
Justice is a happy, playful guy that arrived as a stray. He is a border collie and will need someone that has experience with his breed. He is an active guy that needs a job to do! Justice did well with the tester cat here at the shelter and does not seem to mind the other dogs. Justice may be too much for small children so a home with older children would be best. Justice did test positive for lyme and has been on an antibiotic to treat it. Justice would love to find his loving forever home soon! He has been neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, Heartworm/lyme tested, and microchipped since his arrival at the shelter.
Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter
5051 Letterkenny Road West
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Kennel License #2090

12/12/2024

Percival "Percy"
Beagle
3 years old
Neutered Male
27 pounds (with room to gain)
Percival, lovingly known as Percy here at the shelter arrived as a stray that no one ever came for. He is around 3 years old and weighs in at 27 pounds, he was thin when he arrived and is still currently gaining. He does not seem to mind being around other dogs. He did well with the tester cat here at the shelter and seems to know that cats like to have their space. Percy is very food motivated and may take treats a little roughly, due to this a home with older children would be best for Percy. He did test positive for lyme and anaplasmosis but is currently on antibiotics to treat these. Percy would love to find out what a loving forever home is all about soon! He has been neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, Heartworm/lyme tested, and microchipped since his arrival at the shelter.
Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter
5051 Letterkenny Road West
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Kennel License #2090

12/12/2024

Adopted!
Coco
Sheltie/Chihuahua Mix
1 year 6 months old
Spayed Female
11 pounds
Coco was surrendered to the shelter when her owner could no longer care for her. She is a sheltie/ chihuahua mix that weighs in at 11 pounds. She is a sweet girl that is still adjusting to shelter life. She has lived with older children and has done will with them. Per her previous owner Coco does well with cats and other dogs. Coco does care to go on car rides but does ok. Coco does know sit and to give her paw. She did test positive for lyme and is on an antibiotic for it. Coco would love to have a second chance at a loving forever home soon! She has been spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, Heartworm/lyme tested, and microchipped since her arrival at the shelter.
Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter
5051 Letterkenny Road West
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Kennel License #2090

12/12/2024

Eevee (Camera shy)
10 months old
Mini Australian Shepherd Mix
Spayed Female
22 pounds
Eevee was hanging around behind a local equipment store for a while and was finally trapped and brought into the shelter. She is around 10 months old and is a sweet but shy girl. She will need someone that understands she will need to work on her confidence and may do well with another more confident dog in the home to show her the ropes. She did test positive for Lyme and Anaplasmosis but is currently receiving an antibiotic for these and doing well. Eevee would love to find out what a loving forever home is all about! She has been spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, Heartworm/lyme tested, and microchipped since her arrival at the shelter.
Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter
5051 Letterkenny Road West
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Kennel License #2090

12/12/2024

Maggie
1 year old
Redbone Coonhound
Spayed Female
44 pounds
Maggie was surrendered to the shelter when she kept running off. Her previous owners had an inground fence system, but Maggie would just ignore the boundary lines and the collar. Maggie will need someone with hound experience and knows that once a hound gets a scent, they like they will follow it no matter what. A fenced yard with supervision or leash walking would be best for this sweet hound! Maggie loves attention and enjoys being with you! Per her previous owner Maggie did get along with the cat in the home. She would love to have a second chance at a loving forever home soon! She has been spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, Heartworm/lyme tested, and microchipped since her arrival at the shelter.
Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter
5051 Letterkenny Road West
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Kennel License #2090