Valley Animal Center

Mar 2023 11

Pennies for Pets: Valley Animal Center’s Largest Annual Fundraising Campaign Returns

2023 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Alisia Sanchez

Every year, Valley Animal Center welcomes hundreds of dogs and cats into their care, all rescued from local animal control agencies or surrendered by their owners. During “kitten season,” their staff members, volunteers, and foster parents also work to save the lives of innocent kittens. With funds raised through their annual fundraising campaign, “Pennies for Pets,” the nonprofit no-kill shelter can lay the foundation for the impact it can have on the community every year.

Feb 2023 11

Valley Animal Center Partners with TikTok Creator Rescuing Two Malnourished Huskies

2023 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Alisia Sanchez

Last September, an individual named Christopher Burress posted on TikTok a short video about two very malnourished dogs, Akira (26217) and Guero (26218). In an effort to help rescue the dogs, Burress continued to share their story and reached out to Valley Animal Center asking for help.

Jan 2023 21

Valley Animal Center: Senior and FIV-positive cat, Edwina, Searches for a Home of Her Own

2023 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Alisia Sanchez & Juan Guitron

Edwina (Animal ID: 25792) is a petite six-year-old cutie who was brought to Valley Animal Center by a local animal advocate last year in June. Edwina was malnourished, and her patchy fur was a result of ringworm. With the appropriate care and treatment, Edwina gained weight and her fur grew back. She is now available for adoption but is having a difficult time finding a furever home.

Dec 2022 10

Support Valley Animal Center This Holiday Season

2022 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Alisia Sanchez

This holiday, Valley Animal Center has three ways you can support them!
1. Thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters - Holiday Hope Event, Valley Animal Center has the opportunity to reduce adoption fees to $50 on select dogs and cats (puppies and kittens excluded).

Nov 2022 12

Valley Animal Center: Fearful Dog Needs Quiet ‘Furever’ Home with Large Backyard Now

2022 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Alisia Sanchez

When potential adopters walk through the dog adoption center at Valley Animal Center, many dogs will bark or cry for attention. There’s one dog, however, who, instead, trembles in fear.

Oct 2022 15

Valley Animal Center: Cat in Shelter for Four Years Seeks Special Furever Home

2022 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Alisia Sanchez

If you love the beauty of sparkling brilliance, then Glitter is your gal!
Glitter (Animal ID: 21340) is a four-year-old orange tabby. She and her siblings were surrendered to Valley Animal Center when they were only four months old. While all of Glitter’s siblings were adopted, she has been in the care of Valley Animal Center since 2018.

Sep 2022 17

Valley Animal Center: Will you give Santana a chance at love?

2022 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Alisia Sanchez

Santana was rescued from Central California SPCA by no-kill animal shelter Valley Animal Center in August of 2020. She was a very pregnant mom, emaciated and full of fleas and ticks. After giving birth to a litter of six, all her puppies quickly found forever homes. Santana, however, still resides at Valley Animal Center.

Aug 2022 20

Arthritic Senior Husky Surrendered Twice

2022 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Nou Her

In March, 2012, Valley Animal Center rescued a litter of puppies. Kimana (animal ID: 12969), a Siberian Husky mix, was part of this litter. She was adopted quickly after her rescue, but five years later in April, 2017, she was surrendered by her family back to Valley Animal Center. Her family was moving and the new home would not allow pets. Kimana spent only a few weeks with Valley Animal Center before she was adopted the next month in May.

Jul 2022 23

Valley Animal Center: Biggie the Cat is Notoriously Lovable

2022 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Alisia Sanchez

Biggie’s life went from negative to positive at Valley Animal Center, and he is now ready for adoption!
Biggie is a hefty nine-year-old orange tabby who was spotted in Valley Animal Center’s feral cat sanctuary in May 2019. Animal care staff members attempted to catch Biggie but were unsuccessful, until one day, it appeared Biggie no longer wished to run. He needed help.

Jun 2022 11

Valley Animal Center: Dogs like Darius need extra love this summer!

2022 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Nou Her

A little over a year later in 2015, Darius was adopted only to be returned not even a month later because he was too “hyper.” He was adopted again in 2016. Sadly, this would not be Darius’s furever home. He was returned in 2020 because his owners were moving into a home where no pets were allowed. He has been in our care ever since and grows older each year as he waits for his new furever home. Today, he is eight years old and will celebrate his ninth birthday this August 20.