We at Valley Humane Society want to give a huge congratulations to Dayo, who has made it to the Top Five as a finalist to be named Hero Dog of the Year 2024 with American Humane after winning his...
In the News
Stories and mentions of Valley Humane Society in the media.
In the News: Valley Humane Society aims for puuurfect pairs
This week, the Pleasanton Weekly published a story about the life-changing work we do at Valley Humane Society. The story highlights one of the most magical moments that can happen at the shelter:...
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 ...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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/
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/
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...
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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