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After more than a year of searching and uncertainty, a missing cat has finally made her way back home—proving that even long-lost hope can find its way back. Gabby disappeared in the chaos of Hurricane Helene, leaving her family devastated and fearing the worst. For 443 days, they held onto hope, not knowing where she was or if she had survived. That changed when a shelter took Gabby in as a stray. Staff scanned her for a microchip, and that tiny chip turned out to be the key that unlocked her story. In seconds, they identified her family—the same one that had been waiting for her since the storm. The Avery Humane Society shared the touching reunion, calling it a reminder of why microchipping matters. For Gabby’s family, it was the end of more than a year of heartbreak and unanswered questions. Gabby’s journey shows that even after disasters and long separations, happy endings are still possible. And sometimes, they just take a little longer to arrive.#Reunion #HurricaneHelene #LostAndFound #AveryHumaneSociety #PetRescue #Microchip #GoodNews #HumanInterest #MissingCat #AnimalShelter #HappyEnding #Survivor

West Valley shelter shakeup: What’s next?

Big changes are hitting Canyon County’s animal services—West Valley Humane Society will stop taking in public strays starting Feb. 1. With Copper Quill Haven stepping in, there’s a lot of uncertainty about how this transition will affect lost pets and the people who care about them. Folks are worried about possible gaps in service and what this means for animals in need. If you’ve ever had to search for a lost pet or care about animal welfare in our area, what’s your take on this shift? Let’s talk about what we hope to see from the new provider. #Pets #CanyonCounty #AnimalShelter