Announcements

PLEASANTON, California—December 9, 2021—There’s a perfect home for every adoptable dog and cat, but some pets take a little longer to pick theirs. Now through December 30, Valley Humane Society is...

PLEASANTON, California—September 16, 2021—Gathering in person may be the ultimate treat at Valley Humane Society’s 7th annual Tails at Twilight gala, scheduled for October 29, 2021. Always a...

PLEASANTON, California—August 9, 2021— Valley Humane Society is pleased to announce the opening of a community veterinary surgery center in early 2022. Based in Pleasanton, the Phil Scholz...

PLEASANTON, California—April 27, 2021—Valley Humane Society announced today a $1500 grant investment from the newly named, Petco Love, to support their lifesaving work for animals in the Tri-Valley...

PLEASANTON, California—April 1, 2021—Life during the pandemic has required new routines and adjustments for everyone. Whether we’ve worked from home, avoided group gatherings, or put travel plans on...

March 8, 2021—Valley Humane Society is accepting applications to serve on its Board of Directors with a term beginning in 2021. With more than three decades of experience saving and improving the...

PLEASANTON, California—January 8, 2021— Valley Humane Society (VHS) today announced the appointment of Sandra “Sandy” Gardiner as Chair of its Board of Directors. Ms. Gardiner, who joined VHS in...

December 9, 2020— More than a year after her passing, former Independent editor Janet Armantrout’s love of animals is still having a profound effect on the lives and wellbeing of local cats and...

September 23, 2020—Valley Humane Society and Livermore Subaru are teaming up to help local dogs and cats find their forever homes. The Subaru Loves Pets adoption event runs October 1-10. Each happy...

August 31, 2020— As the coronavirus pandemic and economic fallout continues, people who are struggling to feed themselves also find it difficult to feed their beloved pets. Since March, demand for...

July 3, 2020— Thanks to modern technology, staying at home doesn’t mean missing Critter Camp this summer…the critters are coming to you! Valley Humane Society’s popular humane education program has...

July 17, 2019— Raise your glass in support of animal rescue! Valley Humane Society has forged an exciting partnership with Darcie Kent Vineyards to benefit local dogs and cats through the sale of...

July 15, 2019 – Let freedom keep ringing! Due to the overwhelming success of Feline Freedom Days, Valley Humane Society announces the extension of this special adoption event. Now through July 31st,...

April 3, 2019— Valley Humane Society is asking for the public’s help in finding homes for two very special dogs. Miles and Lady Valentina have been in residence at the organization’s Pleasanton...

January 23, 2019—Take a break from the ordinary to rendez-vous with friends and animal lovers at Valley Humane Society’s 5th annual Tails at Twilight gala on March 1, 2019. Celebrate our bond with...

December 4, 2018— Animals express their gratitude in many ways. Some jump up to give a big sloppy kiss; others are subtler, leaning in with a meaningful gaze. For Monet, an orange tabby available...

August 22, 2018— Valley Humane Society’s Canine Comfort Pet Therapy teams are once again stepping up to participate in East Bay Stand Down. Hundreds of homeless and at-risk Veterans from across the...

May 2, 2018— At its May 1 meeting, the City Council proclaimed Red Haas as Pleasanton’s 2018 Ambassadog. Red takes the title from canine Amber Hall, who served as the City’s first Ambassadog. The...

April 24, 2018—With most rescued animals, their background is a complete mystery. But for Beatrice the bulldog, her past is written all over her body…and the story it tells is one of neglect. From...

February 2, 2018—In light of recent controversy affecting the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Valley Humane Society feels it important to remind the public they are not affiliated with...

November 2, 2017—Following the Thanksgiving glut of gravy and gratitude is Black Friday, where frenzied shoppers hope to score the best deals. For those who really want to save big, though, there...

September 1, 2017—For the past 30 years, Valley Humane Society has made positive impact in the lives of cats, dogs and people in the Tri-Valley region. On Thursday, September 21, 2017, the...

May 17, 2017—At its May 16 meeting, the City Council proclaimed Amber Hall as Pleasanton’s 2017 Ambassadog. The City of Pleasanton recognizes that creating a livable community means supporting...

April 19, 2017—A friend in need…needs a friend in deed! Valley Humane Society invites the community to become friends in “deed” by taking action Thursday, May 4 during East Bay Gives, a 24-hour...

January 24, 2017—A  sell-out event for its first two years, Valley Humane Society’s Tails at Twilight gala is practically a “best kept secret.” Scheduled for Friday, March 3, 2017, the festive and...

July 13, 2016—Valley Humane Society has teamed up with NBC Bay Area/KNTV and Telemundo 48/KSTS to host NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations’ Clear the Shelters second annual nationwide pet...