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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 on to learn how becoming an informed pet owner can help not just your pets from getting lost, but how you can also help reunite lost pets to their owners. I lost my pet. What do I do? Contact your local animal shelters or animal…
Read MoreValley 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 renting with pets. Read further for more tips about renting with pets in an apartment setting! One of the greatest challenges with living in an apartment and being a pet owner is often the limited living space. How do you keep your dog active in…
Read MoreUpdated 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 weather of Fresno, kitten season starts as early as March. Continue reading on to learn more about kitten season and the role you can play to help shelters and rescues near you. TOC: Ways you can help shelters/rescues near you What to do if you…
Read MorePlaytime is one of the important things any responsible cat owner should be doing! Whether you play with your cats in the morning, afternoon, or evenings, we hope you schedule in dedicated play time with your feline friends! Despite how often they sleep every day, cats are curious creatures and thrive off of mental stimulation. From sitting at a window and watching birds flit by to playing with a new crinkle toy to burrowing into…
Read MoreIt can’t be that easy for my pet to be stolen, right? According to American Kennel Club, stealing a dog is easier than most people think. You may think your dogs/pets are safe and secure but a few seconds or minutes is all it takes for dognappers to steal your dogs. If you like to take your pets out with you on errands, AKC recommends leaving your pets at home if your pets can’t be…
Read MoreFebruary is Dental Health Month! Are you checking your pet’s teeth? Your pet’s dental hygiene is important to their overall care, well-being, and long term quality of life. We interviewed Camille Williams, our registered vet tech, here at Valley Animal Center. She shares with us some tips and important information! Unlike humans, your pet is not able to communicate verbally to you that they have problems with their teeth! Here are some simple…
Read MorePets are beloved family members. To honor their place by your side, Valley Animal Center has several ways you can memorialize, or pay tribute to, the beloved paws in your life. Bricks for Pets With a small donation of only $200, a brick etched with your pet’s name and personalized message will be lined along our Dr. James W. Thornton Dog Park central walkway. This walkway will commemorate your pet’s memory and is joined by…
Read More2022 is Valley Animal Center’s 30th year in operation. That’s three decades of saving animal lives! In this new year, Valley Animal Center is preparing for the next wave of growth to ensure better service and care towards our community, customers, and animals. To make 2022 a year of growth and success, Ruben Cantu and Maritza Lopez, formerly known as the Dog Care Supervisor and Cat Care Supervisor, have been promoted to the new positions…
Read MoreWalking your dog is a great way to get them outdoors and help them stay active. Being able to walk your dog safely is also important if you want to take them out on outings or in public. However, sometimes walking your dog isn’t as easy as putting on their leash and heading out, especially if you are still training your dog how to walk on leash. Your dog may pull, or they may…
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