Posts by Rob Piccolo
5 Tips for Senior Pet Care
As our furry family members get older, it’s time to start considering how age will soon start impacting them. On average, a cat or dog is considered a senior once…
Read MoreAn Interview with our Dog Trainer in the Making!
What made you think about going into dog training? Many people who know me know my passion has always been with dogs. I grew up owning dogs and worked at…
Read MoreIllegally Dumping an Animal Does NOT Need to be the Choice You Make.
In these past few weeks, we’ve had several incidents of illegal dumping. Injured and non-injured kittens and cats have been left at our front doors or at our gates when…
Read MoreResponsible Dog Ownership Day
What makes a dog owner a responsible dog owner? In celebration of Responsible Dog Ownership day, we’ve compiled quotes from some of our staff about how they uphold responsibility as…
Read MorePet Birth Defect Awareness Day
In 2014, David Rogers, as part of the MB Jungle Foundation, established Pet Birth Defect Awareness day to remind us of the “interactive role humans play in our pets’ physical…
Read MoreGoodbye, Alden
As a no-kill shelter, Valley Animal Center has some animal residents who have been with us for a long time. Due to health reasons that make it difficult for…
Read MoreInjured kitten at risk of losing both eyes (Warning: GRAPHIC Content)
On Saturday, August 28, we took into our care a 6 week old kitten whom we named Jimmy Neutron. Jimmy Neutron was originally found wandering about with injured eyes.…
Read MoreHow do I care for my pet when I’m not home?
It’s back to school season! Whether you’re going back to school or taking care of little ones (or big ones!) who go back to school, this can be a tough…
Read MoreBlind Bunny Seeks Furever Home
In March, Bunny was rescued from local animal control agencies. Bunny came to us with her eyes bulging out and eventually, her eyes had to be surgically removed. Bunny was…
Read MoreAdopt a FIV+ Cat!
Updated June 8th, 2024 For a variety of reasons, many potential adopters shy away from our FIV+ cat room. Perhaps when adopters hear what FIV is, they get scared? Or…
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