Events
Adoptable Spotlight: May, A Gorgeous Calico Cat at Valley Humane Society
Stop and smell the roses, because Valley Humane Society's May is in full bloom. This gorgeous young adult calico has all the elegance of a garden's loveliest leading lady, with a sprinkle of attitude that makes her even more enchanting. If you've...
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Help Protect Donor’s Wishes: Encourage Governor Newson to Sign SB 1288
Inspired in part by our own experience with unnecessary delays in distributing a donor’s...
Donor Intent Bill Reaches Governor’s Desk
Valley Humane Co-Sponsored Bill Reaches Governor's Desk Sometimes supporting animals and the...
California Leaders Call for Statewide Bureau of Companion Animal Welfare
California Leaders Call for Statewide Bureau of Companion Animal Welfare Coalition urges the...
Why Valley Humane Supports a Bureau of Companion Animal Welfare
Author: Melanie Sadek President & CEO, Valley Humane Society California is lucky to have so...
Adopt a Cat
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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Valley Humane Society’s community-focused rescue, resource, and education programs are made available through the generosity of individuals. Lend your support today and help create a world in which every animal is loved and every person knows the love of an animal!
Help Protect Donor’s Wishes: Encourage Governor Newson to Sign SB 1288
Valley Humane Society co-sponsored Senate Bill 1288 to help protect donor intent. The bill has passed through the California Legislature and been presented to the Governor Newsom for signature…now we’re asking for help from supporters to get it across the finish line.
Donor Intent Bill Reaches Governor’s Desk
SB 1288, a bill co-sponsored by Valley Humane to create clearer, more consistent standards for certain assets passing directly to beneficiaries and to help ensure people’s charitable wishes are carried out without unnecessary barriers or delays is headed to the Governor’s desk for signing.
California Leaders Call for Statewide Bureau of Companion Animal Welfare
Read the full announcement from August 24 as a coalition of animal welfare leaders urges the Legislature and next California Governor to create a coordinated state entity to ensure animal welfare laws work together.
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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.










