The Auburn Valley Humane Society (AVHS) works hard, in the minimal space that they have, to provide the best care and find the best homes for the animals that come through its doors.
Located at 4910 A St. SE, the AVHS team does what they can to support all of its animals. In addition to the staff that works at the shelter, there are over 90 active fosters that help provide care for the animals in need. There also are many volunteers who come into the shelter to do laundry, dog walking and other chores.
During an in-depth, behind-the-scenes tour of the shelter for the Auburn Reporter, it was clear that the cats, dogs and small critters were in a fun and comfortable environment. For cats, there are several large enclosures in the visitor’s area filled with toys, climbing structures and other activities. A station outside these many rooms is filled with books, treats and even more toys for visitors to use when visiting the cats…