Posts by Rob Piccolo
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 MoreSkinny and Starved Alley Dog
A six-year-old terrier mix, Greta, was rescued from a local animal control agency on March 3, 2022. She was all skin and bones, weighing only 11.5 pounds. Her ribs were…
Read MoreKitten Fettuccine Alfredo At-Risk (GRAPHIC content)
On May 3rd, Fettuccine Alfredo was surrendered to us. Due to what was most likely an untreated…
Read MoreKitten Indigo Fights Calicivirus
Indigo was born on April 5th to a mom who had Feline Calicivirus (FCV). We rescued Indigo and her family on April 12th, just a week after she was…
Read MoreAre you prepared for a fire emergency?
Pet Fire Safety As the weather heats up in the Central Valley, the threat of fire season once again flares. In 2020, the Creek Fire sparked on September 4th and…
Read MoreCamille celebrates 7 years!
Camille is our senior registered vet tech and celebrates her seventh anniversary with Valley Animal Center today! We can’t believe she’s been with us for seven years already, dedicating her…
Read MoreSpecially-abled Pups Need Furever Home
August 2021: Five puppies were carried into our facilities looking dazed and dehydrated. We thought they were on the verge of heatstroke and took them into our care in order…
Read MoreI Lost My Pet!
Lost (and Found) Pets Losing a pet is a heartbreaking experience. Are you aware of the steps you can take to help reunite a lost pet with their owner? Read…
Read MoreApartment Living with Pets 2022
Valley Animal Center was featured in a Redfin blog! You can read their article “Renting with Pets: What You Need to Know” where they share many tips and considerations about…
Read MoreKitten Season: How to Help
Updated February 15, 2023 Kitten season occurs when cats go into heat and start birthing litters. Although it can happen year-round, it intensifies during the hotter months. In the warm…
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