Posts by Alisia Sanchez
Spray-painted and Abused
A good Samaritan was driving when she noticed two teenagers spray painting and throwing rocks at a small dog left in a crate in an alley. She got out of…
Read MoreBrian Lloyd
Brian Lloyd is one of the only volunteers at Valley Animal Center who assists staff with pet adoptions. Brian loves being around animals and enjoys doing a variety of tasks…
Read MoreArthur O’Brien
Arthur “Art” O’Brien is probably one of Valley Animal Center’s most dedicated volunteers! Prior to receiving his own set of keys, Art said he used to climb over the fence…
Read MoreLorenzo Martinez Santos
Lorenzo Martinez Santos is a very goal-driven individual who gets a kick out of volunteering at Valley Animal Center! Lorenzo is an avid soccer player and has been volunteering at…
Read MoreKim Thurman
Kim Thurman, a retired RN, loves dogs. Unfortunately, right before her retirement, she lost her beloved 14-year-old dog. Heartbroken and sad, but not ready for a new pet, Kim decided…
Read MoreRobin Chiero
Before she retired as a Fresno State professor, Robin was already looking for places she could volunteer for post-retirement. Through a service learning fair, she found Valley Animal Center, formerly…
Read MoreJustin James Foster
If Justin James Foster could volunteer at Valley Animal Center every day, he would! For having just celebrated his 18th birthday on April 11th, Justin has already made a big…
Read MoreLittle feline fighters with upper respiratory issues need your help
We received six new kittens. They’re only six weeks old and are very sick. All kitties have upper respiratory issues and are currently on heating pads. One is in critical…
Read MoreDog whose eyes were surgically removed learns to adapt to new way of life (WARNING: Graphic Content)
Bunny was brought into our care with her eyes bulging out from her face. She was skittish and scared. Her eyes were so bad we had to surgically remove both…
Read MoreCat who lost leg stays pawsitive (WARNING: Graphic Images)
Boba, a neighborhood cat everyone fed and loved, went missing only to reappear one day with a broken foreleg. The neighbor who found him reached out to local animal control agencies…
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