VALLEY ANIMAL CENTER

Kitten season occurs annually and during the warmer months. It can start as early as March and end as late as October. Our staff members, volunteers, and foster parents work hard to save the lives of innocent kittens, and with funds raised through our annual Pennies for Pets fundraiser held in March, we were able to raise funds that helped us lay the foundation for the impact we can have on the community this year.…

  We are excited to share that we have been awarded a $1,000 grant from Athletes for Animals, an organization that strives to connect athletes nationwide with a shared passion for animals. They help spread information about responsible pet ownership, raise funds, and provide grants to support animal welfare organizations. With this grant, we will be able to tackle one of our biggest problems surrounding our adoptables this past year: owner surrenders. Thanks to their…

This July, a puppy with a serious ear infection was surrendered to Valley Animal Center. We named her Maria, and her animal ID is 27049. This adorable poodle mix was only three months old at the time and was riddled with fleas. It was very clear to us that she was in need of treatment. Maria, now known as Sprinkles, was first assessed by our animal care operations supervisor and foster care coordinator, Maritza Lopez.…

Kitten season has impacted our faculty this summer. We currently have more than 35 kittens in need of furever homes and have tried to make room for them by allocating six separate rooms for them. On this National Kitten Day, we ask that you please consider helping us give kittens the care and love they deserve. Abandonment Dumped kittens are commonplace in this line of work and, unfortunately, happens way too often at Valley Animal…

Our marketing team featured an adorable 10-pound terrier mix, Max, on our blog earlier this year in January. At the time, Max was reaching 800 days in our care. With the help of our supporters and local media outlets, we found an adopter within days, and our entire team was ecstatic. Nearly two months later, we were shocked to hear his new adopter made the decision to return him. About Max Max (animal ID: 23723)…

Jody is a 3-year-old male Chihuahua who was surrendered to us due to housing issues. According to our dog adoption center staff, he is sweet, can be very nervous at first, and may have abandonment issues. Continue reading to learn more about Jody and two tips to help your pet with separation anxiety. About Jody Jody’s animal ID is 26649 and he was surrendered to us on April 25th. Since then, he has opened up…

We estimate that our Feral Cat Sanctuary houses more than 70 feral cats. Although the space was designed to be comfortable for the cats, the designated area is no longer large enough to accommodate all cats, and we haven’t had a real opportunity to make improvements due to limited resources. Recently, plans to beautify and expand it have been set in motion, and thanks to KSEE24 and CBS47, we were able to begin improving the…

Ricky is a five-month-old kitten who had been in foster care since late April. Today, he’s back at the shelter and is ready for adoption. Ricky, although very sweet, is also very shy, and our staff members fear he may have a difficult time readjusting to a shelter environment. Ricky (26450) was brought to Valley Animal Center on March 4, 2023 and showed signs of being sick. Our cat care associates monitored his fever, constantly…

Girl Scouts Troop 2864 On May 21st, close to forty people came to Valley Animal Center to help beautify our Feral Cat Sanctuary. Many were members of Girl Scouts Troop 2864. They were accompanied by their parents, siblings, and friends. It was a warm Sunday afternoon, and they were all determined to offer their services to improve the lives of more than 70 feline residents. The troop, located in northwest Fresno, is unique because there…