Posts by Rob Piccolo
Robin 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…
Read MoreGeronimo helps save animals’ lives
Mid-February, our cat care supervisor, Maritza, took in Geronimo, a cat who was malnourished, suffering from urine burns, and severely matted with feces. After his story was shared on social…
Read MoreCalico cat in shelter for nearly 11 years finds furever home
We have a very special “Happy Tail” for you this Tuesday! Jolie’s animal ID is 8739. That’s only four digits. Why is that important for us to point out? Well,…
Read MoreA ruff time for puppies with scabies
Affected by scabies, these cuties are having a ruff time! Every single one of them is experiencing severe itching, causing them to bite and scratch incessantly.…
Read MoreRIP Geronimo Johnson
Yesterday, our cat care supervisor, Maritza, did not hesitate to take in Geronimo Johnson, a cat who was malnourished, suffering from urine burns, and severely matted with feces. Geronimo had…
Read MoreCaged cat fights for survival
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Geronimo Johnson was rescued by local animal control agencies and is currently in the hands of our animal care and medical staff. He is believed to have…
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