Posts by Rob Piccolo
Dry cat food donated to feral cat sanctuary
On Wednesday, our admin assistant, Jennie, and front desk volunteer, Robin, shared a very special moment. “What a day,” Robin said at the 12 o’clock hour. “Too bad I didn’t…
Read MoreImproving the welfare of our shelter dogs and cats
Staff Learns Ways to Better Serve Shelter Dogs and Cats Several of our staff members attended the virtual “Behavior, Training, Enrichment Bootcamp for Shelters,” hosted through UC Davis Koret Shelter…
Read MoreAre your pets drinking enough water?
Do you know how much water your pets drink? On average, your dog should drink a half to one ounce of water per body pound of body weight. In comparison,…
Read MoreFurever Homes Needed!
Many shelters and rescues are finding themselves at max capacity. At Valley Animal Center, we are able to pull at-risk animals from local animal control agencies when we have the…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Your Pets From Getting Lost
Lost and Found Pets – Do you know what to do? Losing a pet is a heartbreaking experience. Are you aware of the steps you can take to help reunite…
Read MoreCrusty No More!
After receiving a text asking for help from Kerman animal control for a kitten with eyes crusted shut, Animal Care Operations Supervisor Maritza Lopez said yes to the rescue pull.…
Read MoreHairless Chispita Rescued
Meet Chispita, roughly 6 months old, female Chihuahua. Chispita suffered from Demodectic Mange. When we rescued her, her chest and belly were practically furless. Luckily, after her baths and…
Read MoreAva abandoned again, this time found as stray in Las Vegas
On Wednesday morning, June 22nd, our cat adoption center received a call that one of our previously adopted dogs had been found as a stray in Las Vegas. It was…
Read MorePost Meowlone Saved From Fleas
Earlier last week, we rescued a kitten who was in very bad condition. At about five to six weeks old and weighing only 7.6 oz. instead of the average 1.5…
Read MoreTips for Adopting a Cat
June is the special “Adopt a Shelter Cat Month,” bringing awareness to all the homeless cats in animal shelters and rescues who need loving homes. As a no-kill shelter, Valley…
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