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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Mushy, a Friendly Young Female Feline
Aside from her fur, the only thing soft about Mushy is the feeling you get in your heart while spending time with this sweet, grey tabby. This girl is one smart cookie, with a sharp eye for an unsuspecting catnip mouse. Rescued with her kittens,...
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Undervalued and Underfunded: The Quiet Crisis Facing Animal Shelters
Author: Melanie Sadek President & CEO, Valley Humane Society Chair, Legislative & Advocacy...
Spay, Neuter & Microchip: A Healthier, Safer Life for Your Pet
Many pet parents have questions about spaying, neutering, and microchipping—and for good reason....
Valley Humane Celebrates Adoption Center Grand Reopening on May 30, 2025
PLEASANTON, California—May 12, 2025— Having recently refurbished its pet adoption center, located...
Kitten Season 101
What You Should Know About Kitten Season (And How to Help) Spring may bring sunshine and...
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They’re cute, they’re cuddly…they couldn’t care less what we think! Life with a feline friend can be entertaining, exciting, and ever so rewarding. Cats are playful and particular, purring powerhouses of love and affection, whether classically mysterious and sphinx-like or goofy as a puppy. Find yourself a feline friend today!
Adopt a Dog
Man’s best friend. They’ve been there for us practically since time began, at our side, in our homes…counting on us to accept (and return) the love and affection they consistently offer. Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, each one able to wag, wriggle, or worm their way into our hearts. Discover a dog that delights you today!
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Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization, helping us rescue more animals and reach more people than we ever could alone! Put your talents to work in our community and make a difference, make new friends, and help make it all possible!
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Mushy, a Friendly Young Female Feline
Aside from her fur, the only thing soft about Mushy is the feeling you get in your heart while spending time with this sweet, grey tabby. This girl is one smart cookie, with a sharp eye for an unsuspecting catnip mouse.
Adopted! Pet of the Week: Casino
Falling in love with Casino is a sure thing! You can bet the house on this 5-month-old sassy/shy pup. Casino was dealt a hard hand to start; fortunately, she aces being cute!
Undervalued and Underfunded: The Quiet Crisis Facing Animal Shelters
Government-run animal shelters are often misunderstood. Media portrayals tend to depict them as places of last resort. The reality is far more complex — and far more compassionate.
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Valley Humane Society has worked to create a brighter future for cats and dogs in the Tri-Valley since 1987, encouraging and strengthening the bond between pets and people. As a 501(c)(3) we’re funded by the generosity of private donors, not government dollars or national humane organizations.
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