Jennifer Vanderau

So I’ve been thinking about the word broken and the fact that it has such a negative connotation. Think about it – broken hearts, broken legs, broken spirits, broken dreams. I’ve even talked to people who think

Animals. That’s what it’s all about. At the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter everything – and I mean literally everything – we do comes back to our animals. Everyone’s job, every volunteer’s hours, every moment at CVAS is

Jennifer Vanderau | Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter Show Caption Q: My daughter recently got a boxer puppy.

Q: My daughter recently got a boxer puppy. The breeder said she was de-wormed. When Roxie had her vet appointment there were two parasites.

Q: Can animals really smell fear? A: This one is a question that kind of hinges on the verb you used – smell. Fear is obviously an emotion, not a scent, however, some of the physical reactions that happen as a result of fear can create a smell.

It’s Christmas time again. Mom and Dad have put up the tree and the kids helped decorate it and I am trying so, so hard to be good, but man, would I love to climb that. I

Jennifer Vanderau | Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter Q: I have a dog who really doesn't like other dogs. He growls when he sees them.

Olivia is a smart, fun-loving girl that will need a strong leader. She came into the shelter as a stray in September 2023 and is one of our long term residents. Olivia is a lab/terrier mix who is about two years old. Olivia knows to sit, shake, and sometimes down. She is an active, playful, sometimes stubborn girl. She is motivated and wants to please, but wants to do what she wants sometimes. Olivia loves to go to the play yard and run! Due to her energy, an age restriction for children in the home may apply, please discuss this with shelter staff. Olivia does have a high chase drive and does not seem to care for the company of other dogs, so being the only pet in the home may be best for Olivia. A fenced in yard is highly recommended for Olivia. Do you have the right place for this cute girl? CVAS, 5051 Letterkenny Road West, Chambersburg, Kennel License #2090Odin is a big guy that loves attention! He knows sit and shake. He enjoys going on walks and loves going to the play yard to play! Odin is dog selective and will chase cats, so it would be best if Odin was the only pet in the home. Odin is a big baby who is 5 years old and loves getting scratches. He is content on the couch with you or going for a walk. Odin may be too much for small children so an age restriction for children in the home may apply. Odin would love to find his loving forever home soon! He did test positive for Lyme disease and after showing symptoms has been treated for it. Could you help this sweetheart out of a kennel and into a loving home? CVAS, 5051 Letterkenny Road West, Chambersburg, Kennel License #2090

I’m a pretty big sucker for Christmas lights at this time of year. I always have been, actually. There’s just something about the warm glow of the lights that gets me in the mood for the holiday.

Looking for a new friend? The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is featuring these Pets of the Week. For more information, interested would-be pet parents may visit http://www.cvas-pets.org/ or call 717-263-5791. Baelfire is a sweet 1-year-old guy who