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.
Valley Animal Center’s holiday celebration, “Kitty Christmas, Merry Mutts,” returns! This annual event seeks to bring community members together to raise both in-kind and monetary donations for the nonprofit no-kill shelter for dogs and cats.
Valley Animal Center’s annual campaign, “Birds of a Feather, Feed Together,” returns this month. It is a fundraising campaign that seeks to raise enough funds to give their adoptables a Thanksgiving feast. When a person donates in person at any of one of its departments, the donor receives a paper turkey feather to write their name on. Each feather is added to a large turkey banner displayed in the grand lobby.
