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Pet of the Week In: The Independent http://www.independentnews.com/community/pet_of_the_week/
What a Week: Tri-Valley animal shelters grapple with capacity realities
https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2023/11/10/what-a-week-tri-valley-animal-shelters-grapple-with-capacity-realitiesWhat a Week: Tri-Valley animal shelters grapple with capacity realities By: Jeremy Walsh/Pleasanton Weekly ...
Valley Humane Society Announces Partnership with Boomcycle Digital Marketing for Improved Website SEO
Valley Humane Society is excited to announce its partnership with Boomcycle Digital Marketing to enhance its website's search engine optimization (SEO) and improve its online...
Pleasanton Names New Ambassadog Stella
PLEASANTON NAMES NEW AMBASSADOG Valley Humane Society Auction Winner Takes 2023 Title PLEASANTON, California—March 21, 2023—Pleasanton once again has a sitting Ambassadog! On March 21, the...
New veterinary surgery center opens in Tri-Valley to ease increased caseloads
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/video/new-veterinary-surgery-center-opens-in-tri-valley-to-ease-increased-caseloads/New veterinary surgery center opens in Tri-Valley to ease increased caseloads By: Juliette Goodrich/CBS News Bay Area...
Long-Awaited Veterinary Surgery Center Nears Completion
LONG-AWAITED VETERINARY SURGERY CENTER NEARS COMPLETION Valley Humane Society Poised to Increase Lifesaving Outcomes and Access to Care PLEASANTON, California— February 1, 2023—Soon the Tri-Valley...
‘The kids light up’; Furry friends become reading buddies at Pleasanton library
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/the-kids-light-up-furry-friends-become-reading-buddies-at-pleasanton-library/'The kids light up'; Furry friends become reading buddies at Pleasanton library By: Juliette Goodrich/CBS News Bay Area...
Valley Humane Leader Melanie Sadek Takes Helm as CalAnimals President
VALLEY HUMANE LEADER BECOMES PRESIDENT OF CALANIMALS Melanie Sadek Begins 2-Year Term as California Animal Welfare Association’s President PLEASANTON, California—August 4, 2022—As leader of...
Pleasanton Names New Ambassadog
PLEASANTON NAMES NEW AMBASSADOG Valley Humane Society 2022 Auction Winner Takes Title PLEASANTON, California—April 25, 2022—Pleasanton once again has a sitting Ambassadog! On April 20, the...
Falling Adoption Rates Put Shelter Pets at Risk
FALLING ADOPTION RATES PUT SHELTER PETS AT RISK Community Collaboration Urgently Needed to Save Lives PLEASANTON, California—March 15, 2022— Sometimes the more things change, the more they stay the...
Special Pets Need Special Homes
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...
Spooktacular Tails at Twilight Set for October 29
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...
Valley Humane Society to Open Veterinary Surgery Center in 2022
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...
Newly Named Petco Love Invests in Valley Humane Society’s Lifesaving Work
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...
Prepare Your Pet for Post-Pandemic Life Today
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...
Valley Humane Society Accepting Applications for Board Members
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...
Valley Humane Society Introduces New Chair and Board Member; Sandra Gardiner Assumes Role of Chair from Gina Piper; Penelope Tamm Joins Board
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...
Donation Honors Late Editor’s Love Of Animals; Valley Humane Society Receives Gifts in Memory of Janet Armantrout
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...
2020 Holiday Fund Campaign Now Underway
2020 Holiday Fund Campaign Now Underway By: Jeremy Walsh/Pleasanton Weekly This marks the beginning of the 2020-21 Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund, a fundraising campaign that will provide vital...
Subaru Loves Pets At Valley Humane Society, October 1-10; Shelter, Local Dealership Team Up to Help Pets Find Homes
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...
Help Needed To Keep Local Pets With Families; Valley Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry Sees Increased Demand
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...
Virtual Camp Has Critters Zooming Into Tri-Valley Living Rooms; Valley Humane Society’s Critter Camp Continues to Offer Furry Fun
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...
Tails at Twilight 2020
Tails at Twilight At the sixth incarnation of this island-themed annual event, presented by Jeff and Doris Hank, attendees gathered at Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery in Pleasanton to support the...
Cooped-Up Coronavirus Shelterers Clear Out Pet Shelter At Pleasanton Valley Humane Society
Cooped-Up Coronavirus Shelterers Clear Out Pet Shelter At Pleasanton Valley Humane Society By: John Ramos/KPIX 5 PLEASANTON (KPIX 5) -- Things can get a little lonely during three months of...
Inspire Me: Animal foster families step up during pandemic
Inspire Me: Animal foster families step up during pandemic As COVID-19 keeps most residents sheltering in place, staff and volunteers at Valley Humane Society are doubling their efforts to make sure...
East Bay Shelter Spreads Virtual Puppy Love
East Bay Shelter Spreads Virtual Puppy Love Valley Humane Society in Pleasanton has taken its canine comfort program to the virtual world. Normally, VHS’s 200 trained and certified handlers take...
Valley Humane Society Seeks Donations To Help COVID-Affected Families; AniMeals Pet Food Pantry Running Low on Dog and Cat Food
April 30, 2020—Valley Humane Society is seeking pet food donations to supply its AniMeals pet food pantry. Normally supplied by drop-off donations, the shelves of the AniMeals pet food pantry are at...
Animal Adoptions Still Available by Appointment at Valley Humane Society
Animal Adoptions Still Available by Appointment at Valley Humane Society By: Jeremy Walsh/Pleasanton Weekly Tri-Valley nonprofit Valley Humane Society continues working to serve local animals in...
“Save The World” By Giving Locally To Nonprofit Organizations; Donor Advised Funds Could Be Key to Meeting Local Needs
April 8, 2020—Along with small businesses, major industries, and pretty much everyone on the planet, local nonprofit organizations are struggling right now to figure out how to meet their bottom...
Pets Not Carriers Of COVID-19; Consider Pet Needs in Your Quarantine Preparations
March 12, 2020—Among concerns about the coronavirus, many people are wondering how the virus affects animals. Valley Humane Society wants the public to be aware that, according to the American...
Local Vineyard Donates $20K to Animal Welfare; Sales of Dog Day Cabernet Generate Big Support For Valley Humane Society
February 13, 2020—Local wine drinkers are making a big impact on the lives of rescued dogs and cats. Thanks to sales of Dog Day Cabernet in 2019, Darcie Kent Winery was able to donate $20,000 to...
Paradise Beckons From Tails At Twilight On March 6; Valley Humane Society’s 6th Annual Gala Serves Up A Tropical Tiki Escape
January 14, 2020— Enjoy a little taste of paradise with friends, ohana, and animal lovers at Valley Humane Society’s 6th annual Tails at Twilight gala on March 6, 2020. The exotic island affair...
Give Local on Giving Tuesday Through Valley Humane Society; Make a Difference in the Community on December 3
November 20, 2019—Thanks to a deeply-held belief that animals and people are two equal parts of a reciprocal relationship, Valley Humane Society invites the community to help connect those halves...
Find the Purrfect Fit on Black Cat Friday Weekend; Fee-Free Cat Adoptions at Valley Humane Society, November 29-30
November 13, 2019—Skip the crowded store lines and rescue a little black cat November 29 and 30 during Black Cat Friday. The two-day feline adoption event at Valley Humane Society sends home cats...
Kittens Do the Downward Dog at Stoneridge Shopping Center; Valley Humane Society Teams Up for Kitten Yoga Class and Pet Adoptions
August 26, 2019—Valley Humane Society is pleased to partner with Stoneridge Shopping Center and Fabletics to raise awareness and find homes for local adoptable animals through a kitten yoga class...
Valley Humane Society on Asian Pacific America
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/on-air/as-seen-on/valley-humane-society-on-asian-pacific-america_bay-area/94329/Valley Humane Society on Asian Pacific America Asian Pacific America: In an effort to Clear the Shelters, Valley Humane Society is waiving adoption fees on Saturday, August 17. Hear from executive...
Tri-Valley Pet Rescues Need Help to ‘Clear the Shelters’
https://pleasantonweekly.com/news/2019/08/12/tri-valley-pet-rescues-need-help-to-clear-the-sheltersTri-Valley Pet Rescues Need Help to 'Clear the Shelters' By: Julia Baum/Pleasanton Weekly Tri-Valley animal shelters overflowing with felines are hopeful the fifth annual Clear the Shelters adoption...
Wine Partnership to Benefit Local Rescue Animals; Toast Your Support of Valley Humane Society with a Glass of Dog Day Cabernet
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...
Feline Freedom Days Extended Through July 31st; All Cat Adoption Fees Reduced at Valley Humane Society
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,...
Trivia in the Tri-Valley
Trivia in the Tri-Valley By: Samantha Laurey/Pleasanton Weekly Jeff and Nancy Lewis host trivia night at McKay's Taphouse and Beer Garden in downtown Pleasanton, as they raise money to donate to the...
Jeffrey Williams becomes Pleasanton’s new Ambassadog
https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/about/staff/bio/681/jeremy-walsh/Jeffrey Williams becomes Pleasanton's new Ambassadog Fun-loving pooch to serve as city's canine representative for year by Jeremy Walsh / Pleasanton Weekly Jeffrey Williams enjoys his time in the...
Community Partners, Staff, and Students Celebrated LMA Annual Awards Breakfast
https://www.independentnews.com/community/community-partners-staff-and-students-celebrated-at-lma-annual-awards/article_696e3d7c-8247-11e9-8951-c3a5f3b756ee.htmlCommunity Partners, Staff, and Students Celebrated LMA Annual Awards Breakfast By: The Independent As the end of the school year approaches, those who made a positive impact on the lives of...
Blackout Bingo to Benefit Valley Humane Society Dogs; Community Invited to Play Along and Help Find Homes
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...
East Bay AniMeals Program Comes to Rescue of Pets and Their Owners
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2018/02/04/animeals-program-comes-to-rescue-of-pets-and-their-people/East Bay AniMeals Program Comes to Rescue of Pets and Their Owners By: Beth Jensen/East Bay Times https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2018/02/04/animeals-program-comes-to-rescue-of-pets-and-their-people/
Paris Beckons at Valley Humane Society’s Tails at Twilight Gala; 5th Annual Event Serves up Diner en Blanc March 1st
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...
Special Needs Cat Hopes for an Extra-Special Home in Time for Holidays; Valley Humane Society Seeking a Home for Senior Orange Tabby
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...
Dogs Promote Wellness At East Bay Stand Down; Valley Humane Society’s Pet Therapy Teams Comfort Homeless and At-Risk Veterans
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...
Pleasanton Names New Ambassadog; Valley Humane Society Auction Winner Takes Title for 2018
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...
Neglected Bulldog Needs $10,000 in Medical Treatment; Valley Humane Society Asks Community for Help with Beatrice
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...
Valley Humane Society Not Affiliated with National Group; Operates Independently of Humane Society of the United States
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...
Save Big When You Save a Life on Black Cat Friday Weekend, November 24-25
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...
Valley Humane Society Celebrates 30 Years of Change on September 21, 2017; Community Invited
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...
Dog Embarks in New Role as “Ambassadog” to Pleasanton
http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2017/05/17/dog-embarks-in-new-role-as-ambassadog-to-pleasanton/Dog Embarks in New Role as "Ambassadog" to Pleasanton By: Angela Ruggiero/East Bay Times http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2017/05/17/dog-embarks-in-new-role-as-ambassadog-to-pleasanton/
Pleasanton Names First Ambassadog; Title Auctioned at Annual Gala
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...
Take Action to Help Local Animals, People at East Bay Gives on May 4
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...
Gala Promises Magical Night; 3rd Annual Tails at Twilight Set for March 3
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...
Canine Comfort Offers Pet Therapy to Vets, Others
http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2016/11/03/around-pleasanton-canine-comfort-offers-pet-therapy-to-vets-others/Canine Comfort Offers Pet Therapy to Vets, Others By: Amy Moellering/Pleasanton Weekly http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2016/11/03/around-pleasanton-canine-comfort-offers-pet-therapy-to-vets-others/
Pet Therapy Dogs Take Active Role at East Bay Stand Down, Offer Solace to Homeless and Veterans
September 13, 2016—More than 400 people will experience the healing power of dogs at this year’s East Bay Stand Down event, thanks to Valley Humane Society’s Canine Comfort Pet Therapy program....
Adorable Dog Surviving Off of Restaurant Scraps Rescued by Pleasanton Animal Service Officer
http://patch.com/california/pleasanton/adorable-dog-surviving-restaurant-scraps-rescued-pleasanton-animal-serviceAdorable Dog Surviving Off of Restaurant Scraps Rescued by Pleasanton Animal Service Officer By Autumn Johnson/Pleasanton Patch...
Valley Humane Society Teams Up with NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48 to Clear the Shelters
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...
Pets and Wildlife Calendar, March 5 and Beyond
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_29596337/pets-and-wildlife-calendar-march-5-and-beyondPets and Wildlife Calendar, March 5 and Beyond In: San Jose Mercury News http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_29596337/pets-and-wildlife-calendar-march-5-and-beyond
Sweater Tree Forest Returns to Downtown Livermore
http://www.independentnews.com/community/sweater-tree-forest-returns-to-downtown-livermore/article_4c2b8710-5ce4-11e5-9e47-67bb93c9236d.htmlSweater Tree Forest Returns to Downtown Livermore By: The Independent...
Pet predicament | Shelters struggle under the weight of an animal surplus
http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2015/07/23/pet-predicamentPet Predicament By: Meredith Bauer/ Pleasanton Weekly http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2015/07/23/pet-predicament Shelters struggle under the weight of an animal surplus Pet shelters across the...
Tails at Twilight Raises Funds, Recognizes Value of Pets
http://www.independentnews.com/community/tails-at-twilight-raises-funds-recognizes-value-of-pets/article_d98b4f7e-eeb6-11e4-b015-0b5fc91da6b1.htmlTails at Twilight Raises Funds, Recognizes Value of Pets By: Carol Graham/The Independent...
Warm and Fuzzy Foster Families
http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2015/02/13/warm-and-fuzzy-foster-familiesWarm and Fuzzy Foster Families By: Dolores Fox Ciardelli/Pleasanton Weekly http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2015/02/13/warm-and-fuzzy-foster-families
A Feline’s Playground in Pleasanton
http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2014/10/26/a-felines-playground-in-pleasantonA Feline's Playground in Pleasanton By: Cierra Bailey/Pleasanton Weekly http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2014/10/26/a-felines-playground-in-pleasanton Pleasanton Girl Scout builds cat-friendly...
Volunteers Help Make Camp Arroyo An Exceptional Experience By: ABC 7 http://abc7news.com/274062/ LIVERMORE, Calif. (KGO) -- A local organization that provides a free summer camp for children with...
Discover lovely gardens on self-guided tours today
https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2011/05/12/discover-lovely-gardens-on-self-guided-tours-todayDiscover lovely gardens on self-guided tours today $35 cost to see 10 unique gardens at Pleasanton home will benefit Valley Humane Society by Dolores Fox Ciardelli / Pleasanton Weekly...
Animal hoarders ask for help: 10 mixed-breed dogs removed from home
https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2011/04/19/animal-hoarders-ask-for-help-10-mixed-breed-dogs-removed-from-homeAnimal hoarders ask for help: 10 mixed-breed dogs removed from home TV show films Valley Humane Society rescue by Dolores Fox Ciardelli / Pleasanton Weekly A team from Valley Humane Society helped...
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