Center Valley Animal Rescue celebrates 20 years
What started with one woman and a handful of friends networking to foster neglected and abused animals has grown into 20 years, 32 acres, and countless saved lives.
Holiday rescue saves 85 animals
A menagerie of creatures got the best present of their lives over the holidays.
Pair of otters released back to the wild
After five-and-a-half months of rehabilitation at Center Valley Animal Rescue, two young otters finally returned to their home on the shores of Puget Sound Saturday.
Center Valley Animal Rescue—an Amazing Journey
Although the Voice has previously published articles on Center Valley Animal Rescue (CVAR), it’s such a wonderful organization with so many innovative things happening that it’s time for an update. First, here’s a brief history.
Coronavirus pandemic sees rise in pet adoptions, animal rescues
A local animal rescue has seen a huge uptick in pet adoptions and rescues as folks continue to work from home during the pandemic. “Oh, it’s been insane,” said Sara Penhallegon of the Center Valley Animal Rescue. “There’s been a huge rise; it’s been more adoptions than we’ve ever seen before.”
Pair of neglected horses seized by sheriff’s office
A neglected pair of horses in need of medical attention were removed from a private residence between Kalaloch Ridge and Clearwater Road recently and taken to Center Valley Animal Rescue by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Starving cougar found at animal rescue center
Staff members rehab lost animal, send to Texas zoo QUILCENE — A cougar checked itself into the Center Valley Animal Rescue for care.
Animal rescue granted ownership
More than 50 being prepared for adoption at Center Valley in Quilcene QUILCENE — The Jefferson County District Court has approved the forfeiture and transfer of ownership of more than 50 animals seized in an alleged animal abuse case to Center Valley Animal Rescue.
Over 50 animals seized in suspected animal abuse case
Majority taken to Center Valley Animal Rescue in Quilcene QUILCENE — More than 50 animals have been seized and placed in the care of Center Valley Animal Rescue following a case in which Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies suspect animal neglect.
Pet adoptions climb as stay-home order continues
The director of Center Valley Animal Rescue has never seen anything like it. Normally, Sara Penhallagon receives two or three adoption applications weekly. She had 40 come in during one recent week.
