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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 transition. The uncertainty of COVID-19 can also add undue stress. But now that many of us are going in-person back to school, what about our pets that are stuck at home? Due to the pandemic, many pets have grown used to having their owners, or…
Read MoreFor 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 they think FIV cats will be more work than a non-FIV cat? There are many misconceptions about FIV+ cats and that causes our FIV+ cats not to receive enough attention and love! “We have beautiful cats at VAC that have been with us for a long time because people…
Read MoreAugust is National Pet Immunization Awareness Month so here is our fur-riendly reminder to check that your pets are up-to-date on their vaccines. Vaccines are important as they introduce an immune response to help build immunity in your pets, lessen the severity of symptoms, and prevent the spread of disease. Here are some reasons why vaccinations are important: A vaccinated pet is a protected pet. Prevent the unnecessary stress of illness by vaccinating your dog…
Read MoreHere at Valley Animal Center, all our shelter animals are spayed and neutered. We see spaying and neutering as important to our animals’ health and well-being; it’s also how we help to decrease the stray population in the Central Valley. If you didn’t know, the Central Valley’s high stray population rate directly contributes to our high animal euthanization rates as local animal control agencies are quickly overburdened. Please consider spaying/neutering your pets, not just for…
Read MoreListen to the podcast for the FULL conversation here where we talk more about what you should consider before adopting, things you can expect of your new adopted dog, tips and tricks on introducing your new furry family member to your home, and more: Ep. 7 – Adopting Dogs and Puppies Have you been thinking about adopting a new canine companion but aren’t sure if you’re ready yet? Or maybe you’re having difficulty wondering…
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