The Facility

Effective June 1, 2006, the Hanover Humane Society purchased and began operating the former Yopaka Kennels in Ashland, Virginia.

Many things have stayed the same, but Hanover Humane brought new services to the facility as well.  The staff handling your animals are carefully screened, paid employees, NOT volunteers, and they will be responsible for providing care for your pet during his/her stay.

The Facility House has an upstairs apartment which houses staff that provides on-site supervision of our kennel animals at night. The back portion of the house provides views of the kennel buildings and the woods surrounding the kennels.

The kennel consists of 71 dog runs in four buildings.  Boarding dogs and rescue animals are kept in separate buildings.  The kennel includes a central administrative office and a grooming facility.

And don’t forget our Paw Paw Path!  The Paw Paw Path is a walking trail that winds through the woods around our facility..