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Meet our Pet of the Week, Helaena!
Helaena is about one year old and absolutely beautiful, a classic black-and-white girl with the cutest little black spot on her nose. She has a sweet, shy personality and a quiet presence that makes you want to speak softly without realizing why.

She’s spent time in a loving foster home with one of our dedicated fosters, where she’s been working hard on building her confidence. That patience and care have paid off. Helaena has made wonderful progress and is now back at the Adoption Center, ready to start the next chapter of her story.

While she’s still a bit reserved, Helaena is gentle, affectionate in her own way, and full of potential. She’ll do best with an adopter who understands that trust takes time and who is willing to let her settle in at her own pace. Give her that space, and you’ll get to watch her slowly come out of her shell, which is honestly one of the best things in the world.

If you’re looking for a quiet companion with a tender heart and a very boopable nose, Helaena may just be your girl. Submit an adoption survey at al-van.org/adopt.

Valentine Open House
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Al-Van Humane Society at our Valentine’s Open House, a fun and feel-good event for animal lovers of all kinds. Join us for an afternoon filled with unique activities, adoptable pets, and opportunities to support the animals in our care. Whether you’re looking to adopt, support the shelter, or just spend some quality time with animals, this open house is a perfect way to share the love. Stop by, explore the shelter, and see how your support helps pets find their forever homes.

Event highlights include:

Blind Date with a Pet: Need a date for Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered! Let us play matchmaker and pair you with one of our adoptable animals for a one-on-one date. Whether it’s a doggy day out or the beginning of a forever love story, we’ll help you find a date who’s actually excited to see you. We’ll also provide a list of pet-friendly spots so you and your Valentine can enjoy a safe, fun outing together. To participate, we strongly encourage guests to submit an adoption survey or foster application ahead of time, as same-day approvals cannot be guaranteed.

Angel Adoptions: Cupid is feeling generous this Valentine’s Day. Thanks to a kind Angel donor, adoption fees for all animals will be fully covered during our Open House. That means every dog, cat, and critter is free to fall in love and head home without an adoption fee. If you’ve been waiting for a sign, consider this Cupid’s arrow. Come meet your match, open your heart, and help one of our animals start their happily ever after. Because the best love stories usually come with fur.

Poo on You: This Valentine’s Day, let us help you turn petty into productive. For a $5 donation, write a name on a paper heart, and we’ll place it in a litter box for one of our cats to deliver the ultimate form of closure. Want to plan ahead or can’t make it to the Open House? Donate online at al-van.org/donate and include “Poo On You” and the name in the notes section. Prefer to be hands-on? Donate in person during the event and choose which cat will do the dirty work. It’s silly, it’s cathartic, and it supports the animals you actually love. The cats take their jobs very seriously.

Wishlist
Roses are red, violets are blue, Our pets need clean dishes and fresh laundry too.
This week our biggest needs include dish soap, hand soap, and laundry detergent to help keep tails wagging and kennels sparkling. A little love goes a long way.
Donations can be dropped off at our Adoption Center during open hours or shipped directly from our Amazon or Chewy wishlists found at al-van.org/wishlist. Every bag makes an immediate difference and keeps our dogs happy, healthy, and ready for adoption.