Recently, we encountered a dog named Cole (29070) whose suffering left an indelible mark on all of us. When we first met Cole, he was trembling in his kennel, his body tight with fear and pain. His initial reaction to our approach was one of aggression, but it quickly became clear that it wasn’t aggression at all—it was a response to the pain he had been living with.
Mark your calendars for October 26 at 1 p.m. as Valley Animal Center is thrilled to invite you to its Fourth Annual Trunk-or-Treat Car Show, a frightfully fun celebration perfect for the whole family! This annual event, taking place at 3934 N. Hayston Avenue, seeks to bring community members together to raise both in-kind and monetary donations for the nonprofit no-kill shelter for dogs and cats.
The crisis of pet homelessness is becoming increasingly severe, and each abandoned animal tells a story of confusion and heartbreak. Recently, we encountered another devastating case of neglect that underscores this troubling trend.
Every time we welcome a dog or cat suffering from severe medical conditions, our hearts ache. The sight of their small faces, bearing the weight of pain, is deeply distressing. Often, pain that is neglected becomes something much harder to bear.
Senior pets arriving in our care often face heartbreaking circumstances, left without caregivers due to their owners' passing. They move from one family member to another until they can no longer find care.
It's heartbreaking to witness the all-too-common story of neglect that affects many of the dogs we take in. Often, signs of distress and illness go unnoticed until it's too late, leaving these pets in desperate need of care and love by the time they reach us.
In March, our hearts were touched as we welcomed a precious soul into our care: Frijolito (27905), a 3-year-old Siberian Husky.
His skin condition spoke volumes about the loneliness and neglect he had endured.
Valley Animal Center is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated annual golf tournament, scheduled for Monday, April 1st, at the prestigious Fort Washington Golf & Country Club. This event, now in its third year, promises a day of golf, camaraderie, and, most importantly, support for our furry friends.
At the start of January, Valley Animal Center implemented a new social media strategy to find their adoptables loving homes. We have recently introduced a new Spawtlight page in order to feature pets that have had trouble getting adopted. These poor adoptables are often overlooked by potential adopters for one reason or another. The goal is not only to highlight these animals but also to educate the public as to why animals have behaviors some deem undesirable.
A common misconception is that animals in no-kill shelters are safe, and there is no rush to find a home. The truth is that pets often find it difficult to adapt to a shelter environment, especially for active dogs. Despite a shelter’s best efforts, the physical enrichment they receive is never enough, leading them to develop anxious and aggressive behaviors. Sadly, their mental and physical health deteriorates.
