You know what? I’m finished with adulting, as the kids call it. Bills and insurance and rent and taxes. You can have it. I would like to officially become a dog. Preferably a pup – or cat...
Author: Jennifer Vanderau
When the people I live with first brought me in, I thought I’d hit the big time. And in a way, I had. No more dodging cars in the street, no more scrounging for food. Fresh water...
It has taken me weeks to feel like I was ready to write this column and I’m still not sure I can do it, but I’m going to try. Nancy Gardner, the president of our board of...
We have two events coming up – yes, events again! – and I’m super excited about both of them. The first is our annual Kitten Shower. It’s like a baby shower, but with kittens! We know the...
I’ve got to talk about something that’s going to make us all itchy, but with spring on the horizon, it’s a must. The one good thing about cold weather is it usually helps reduce the flea and...
The other day I came out of our staff lounge to find one of our Animal Care Technicians stapling a photo to our Happy Endings board on the wall. She had the cutest smile on her face...
A child stands in front of his class, book in hand, ready to read. The boy hesitates, fear and anxiety evident on his face. He stumbles a bit on some words, face flushing. He needs help to...
We are approaching that time of year when the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is going to be in rather desperate need of foster homes. Particularly for kittens and especially with the warmer weather. We currently have more...
It’s back! I am so excited that this is back. We’re putting COVID and all it did to our fundraisers in the rearview mirror and the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is hosting our Cabin Fever Music Fest...
The feline is an incredibly odd creature. For those who live with cats, I doubt this will be all that much of a revelation, but living with six and working at the shelter, I’ve been shown exactly...
