Valley Animal Center

During the recent stay-at-home order, we were sad to turn away any new potential dog park members, but we're happy to say we're ready for you now! Please take a moment to head to our website to learn what it takes to become a member and schedule your temperament test today by emailing us at [email protected]. We can't wait to welcome you!... valleyanimal.org/dog-park/

Wow! We have so many adoption photos to share with you on this #HappyTailTuesday, including Mozzy’s. He was the cute kitty we featured in our last post and was adopted on that day! If you’re looking to adopt, please visit our website at valleyanimal.org to take a look at all of the animals we have available for adoption. We can’t wait to schedule your private meet-and-greet!

#FelineFriday: Meet Mozzy (23750), a 6-year-old domestic longhair who loves long naps and attention! We rescued Mozzy from local animal control agencies early December of last year after Mozzy’s owner surrendered him. When we took Mozzy in, we couldn’t help noticing that his mouth was infected, causing Mozzy a lot of pain. Our wonderful medical care team scheduled Mozzy a dental exam, and you won’t believe what we found embedded in his mouth! FOXTAILS! We’re happy to report that despite having a few extractions, Mozzy is still able to consume dry food. Mozzy was very brave and is now ready for adoption! https://www.petfinder.com//fr/valley-animal-center-ca229/

Our hearts are broken! If you really want to make a difference, please consider adopting a senior pet. If you can’t, donate today in memory of our beloved Gentle Giant. #RIP

#HappyHolidays: On this very special day, we’d like to remind you that all of our offices are closed today. Our cat and dog adoption centers, including our dog park, will return to normal business hours tomorrow, December 26th. If your pet requires immediate medical attention, please reach out to 24/7 PetVets at (559) 486-0520. Stay safe!

#WishlistWednesday: In case you missed our Holiday Donation Drive yesterday, we wanted to remind you that our administration office is equipped to continue to accept donations. Below are our office hours for the remainder of the year: December 23: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. December 24: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. December 25-27: CLOSED... December 28-30: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. December 31: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Can't make it in? No worries! Visit our Amazon Wish List to purchase your order today! https://a.co/3bktgej

Dog park member, CoCo, loved spending time in the snow this morning! We will be out here until 2 p.m. today! Stop by with your in-kind or monetary donations!

Don't forget to visit us today between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Some of our staff members and adoptables will be waiting for you out in our parking lot with a wonderful surprise! Here's a hint:

Please take a look at our holiday office hours below!

#AdoptASeniorPetMonth: Teal is a beautiful tortoiseshell-colored cat who’s got a mind of her own. She’s seven years old, has been with us since May 2014, and is often overlooked because she’s generally lounging in her own space. Teal is also very selective and would prefer to have a home where there are no other animals. Teal's adoption fee is only $90 and includes spay, up-to-date on vaccines, and microchip ID. To meet Teal, simply visit her any day from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

#AdoptASeniorPetMonth: Simon says, Please sponsor me! Simon is nine years old and was surrendered to us in August after his owner passed away. He’s a very social cat who’ll cuddle and purr with you for days if you’d let him. Simon is missing his tail but that doesn’t bother him one bit. Although he’s not available for adoption just yet, Simon can be sponsored for as little as $10 a month. Simply complete the form found in the following link: https://valleyanimal.org/sponsor/

We're at it again! The Run for the Dogs 5K Virtual Race is all about running (or walking) and supporting amazing animal shelters! While we can't run in groups, we can still come together as a virtual community and enjoy fun, fitness and charity! With your $25 registration fee ($5 will be donated to Valley Animal Center), you'll receive the following: - Long-sleeve shirt - Digital race bib - Finisher medal... - Dog bandana - Results posted online - FREE SHIPPING! To learn more and sign up, click on our personal URL link below!

#NationalCanineLymphomaAwarenessDay: Did you know that canine lymphoma is similar to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in people? It’s true. What we do know, wrote American Kennel Club Author Anna Burke, is that dogs share our environment, and so they are exposed to many of the same cancer-causing environmental factors as we are, including toxic substances like phenoxyacetic acid herbicides and magnetic field exposure. To learn more about canine lymphoma, its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, click on the link below.

For a minimum $5 donation to Valley Animal Center this Thanksgiving, you’ll receive one turkey feather and the opportunity to join us in providing our animals a delicious Thanksgiving dinner on Monday, November 23rd. You may visit our shelter to make your donation in person, donate $5 via this Facebook post, or text FEATHERS to 44321 today to donate!

We highly encourage you to skip Thursday Night Football to join us at 7 p.m. for our Paint Night LIVE! event featuring Pawcasso & Fur-iends! Below you’ll find tonight’s schedule AND a portrait of our talented artist and office cat, Mila Lisa! 7:00PM: Welcome 7:05PM: Paula Pawcasso (Winifred) 7:20PM: Mila Lisa (Mila) ... 7:35PM: Jackson Pawlock (Drax) 7:50PM: Meowchelangelo (Jurassic Pork) Don't fur-get! https://zoom.us/j/96395685406

#Thanksgiving2020: We know how hard 2020 has been and even though it may not be over just yet, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued love and support. As a nonprofit organization, we don’t receive any government funds. We operate solely on funds provided by you, our loyal supporters. While we also had our share of ruff days, we never failed to strive to unite cats and dogs with loving people. That concept alone has kept us strong and going. Who or what has been motivating you all year?

According to our cat care supervisor, Maritza, it may take a long time for seniors to find loving homes because people are generally looking for a young and fun pet to take home. There’s a misconception that adopting a senior means adopting a cat with health issues, Maritza said. Most of the time, it’s just not true. Some of these cats and dogs will be fine all their lives. At Valley Animal Center, we have a number of senior cats and dogs that are available for adoption. To take a look at some of them, visit us today at valleyanimal.org.

We slayed this #October and #SavedTheAnimals thanks to you and your generous donations, raising a grand total of $2,064! Congratulations! #VACwarriors