Sam & Piper Horton

Sam and Piper Horton are a mother-daughter super duo! Sam has been teaching middle school since 2006! With the recent changes to teaching due to COVID-19, Sam has learned to…

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Brian Lloyd

Brian Lloyd is one of the only volunteers at Valley Animal Center who assists staff with pet adoptions. Brian loves being around animals and enjoys doing a variety of tasks…

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Arthur O’Brien

Arthur “Art” O’Brien is probably one of Valley Animal Center’s most dedicated volunteers! Prior to receiving his own set of keys, Art said he used to climb over the fence…

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Lorenzo Martinez Santos

Lorenzo Martinez Santos is a very goal-driven individual who gets a kick out of volunteering at Valley Animal Center! Lorenzo is an avid soccer player and has been volunteering at…

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Kim Thurman

Kim Thurman, a retired RN, loves dogs. Unfortunately, right before her retirement, she lost her beloved 14-year-old dog. Heartbroken and sad, but not ready for a new pet, Kim decided…

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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…

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Justin 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…

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