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12/09/2025

Greetings ACV clients.....as some have been sharing with me, our local TV news have been covering the increased numbers of Parvo-related cases in the Miami Valley. My own cousin who lives outside Hamilton, Ohio rescued a puppy recently that ended up with Parvo though having its 1st series of shots before she adopted him. Cost her several hundreds and thankfully he made a full recovery. The increase in cases though can be due to a number of matters, but to me the most obvious one is the cost in today's pet industry world of our dog(s)'s vaccines. Can be a real sticker shock. So, check your shot records. Our Miami County Shelter is stepping up with this 2 1/2 hrs. of a Low Cost Clinic on Thursday, Dec. 18th. There is Microchipping too and Cat vaccines. I plan on making use of the microchipping of my 2 rescues. Oh and remember, yes it is cheaper for those that like to buy their own vaccines from the various farm stores, but I know speaking for our kennel and many others, we do not recognize those vaccines. Reason....we do not know how the vials were handled in a public store? Were they stored at correct temp? Were the stores' fridge doors always kept shut? Were the vaccines unloaded, opened, etc in a timely manner? In a vet medical clinic those questions are understood - hence why our veterinarians take an Oath. So, hope we all make this Low Cost Clinic a success, share it on FB and make the most of it depending on our pet's needs.

10/16/2025

ACV customers...there is a Shiba Inu (fox size & color dog breed) that Carla has seen twice outside her village of Staunton on north end of Rt. 202. It unfortunately is a) in serious flight mode, b) is trying to be caught by professional trapper, because c) escaped from her owner several days ago and he had only adopted her(?) months ago. There have been sightings of her in the Stonyridge area, downtown and now near Carla's. Should any of you see it, please report it immediately on the Miami County Lost & Found Pet page. With the harvesting in the fields, the coyotes out thick and just exhaustion that has to be setting in, this dog really needs to be found and trapped. Thanks so much!

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10/08/2025

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07/18/2025

This sweet girl is available at the miami county animal shelter! We would love to see her find a new home after waiting for months on end. Adopt her and bring her in for a free exam, bath, nail trim, and a dose of Nexgard plus!

01/19/2025

Blue can attest to this as his huge one takes up most of the room....at least seems to for his huge frame! Additionally, if I fall when getting up in the morning...well, its a win-win purchase.

01/19/2025

ACV customers....here is the first grouping of Shih tzus rescued recently from the nearby Covington breeding operation of 100 dogs. My mother had a Shih tzu many, many decades ago that we learned was the only female in a litter of 4 whose brothers were quickly already American or Canadian champions. We adopted her from my Aunt & Uncle in Virginia and she (Yoko) was the first to be bought from that litter and to of all people, a young vibrant family that were the furthest thing from a show dog home. Well, quickly we learned so much about this breed, the royal dog of China's Forbidden City. Loyal to the death, barks only when there is something to actually bark about, loving beyond measure and beautiful when one allows their coat to grow to its correct length although "leaf sweeper" can take on a whole new meaning. So, back to this rescue of 100 and what it means to you and I.....yes, this is a sad situation. No telling what these dogs have experienced. But, I bet if you give one a chance, the time to settle in and unconditional love - any Shih tzu will return it tenfold. You will have one loyal, intelligent companion. Our Yoko lived to her middle teens. She had 3 beautiful litters. Never put up with any of our Afghans taunting her to a "catch me if you can". She was the Queen Empress of this farm. When I picture Mom with one of her dogs, its always Yoko. Devotion to the end. So, if you can use more of that in your life, trust me, you won't be disappointed. Check these dogs and the others of this situation out.

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01/03/2025

Vendor applications for the 2025 festival are now available! Please see below for the appropriate links to apply:

Arts and Crafts Application: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=25494

Food Vendor Application:
https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=25460