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Welcome back to the brand new VHS Blog!We know it has been out of "service" for a while, but it is getting booted back up bigger and better than ever.Expect to see more photos, more stories, more...

Here is an update for the Top 15 (currently) in the Calendar Contest! 1. Photo 15 Sydney (590 votes)2. Photo 14 Dublin & Zoe (431 votes)3. Photo 18 Buddy C (420 votes)4. Photo 67 Mocha (336...

Wanna Make Your Pet a Star? Submit photos of your favorite companion from July 1, 2011 through July 22, 2011 and enter your cute pet into our 2011 Calendar Contest! Photos may be submitted to...

Phoebe was not ready to come back to the shelter when she did. She had such a perfect life where she was and she had no clue what was happening to her. About four years ago, we rescued a five year...

Hello everybody,This Sunday, the blog will be celebrating it's second birthday. Can you believe that? I know I sure can't. It's been a swell two years. Hopefully these stories have intrigued your...

Hello all! I was asked to start blogging with the Pleasanton Patch and I wanted to share my first post with you too! Here it is:My name is Melissa and I work for Valley Humane Society, Pleasanton's...

I recieved this email today, and I wanted to share: "Wanted to send you a note about Melody who we have renamed "Bitsey". She is one year old today and absolutely adorable! We think she is about...

The sound of barking dogs echoes through the hallways of Valley Humane Society’s brand new animal adoption and education center. Although the Pleasanton animal welfare organization is still a few...

Here are Bruschetta and Andy in their new homes. :DBruschettaAndy

A lot has happened this week!Here were all of the adoptions that occurred in the week of April 8 through April 9: Roman, Spice, Sebastian, Panda & VancouverRomanRoman was adopted to a family of...

Hello faithful followers!I just wanted to inform you that I am in the process of upgrading the blog- and making it more user friendly.With that, I will also be writing 1-2 posts a week, that are...

We have had a lot of great adoptions lately!First, Sunset went home on the 26th. Sunset was a gorgeous kitty who was only in Kitty City a few days before she was swept up. Her new family was here at...

Chase, the toy Australian Shepard, was adopted today. Chase was surrendered to us from a home where the family could no longer keep him. They were devastated to say goodbye but knew he would be in a...

Hawaii was FINALLY adopted today after long stay at VHS and a short reign as mayor of Kitty City. Hawaii came to us in May of 2010 from a hoarder. She was rescued with her four tiny babies who were...

Casey was adopted yesterday to an amazing lady who couldn't wait to bring him home! She walked into Kitty City and fell immediately in love! Congratulations Casey, you were truly a sweet heart.

Peach was adopted today! Peach is now in the same home as Carla. The family came in about a month ago and fell in love with both of them. But, both kittens had something called Coccidia, which is a...

Three of our homeless friends went home today! Buddah, Zebra, and Meatball.Buddah was adopted by the same couple who adopted Cuppie a couple weeks prior. Cuppie seemed to be lonely so the couple...

Four pets found their forever homes today, yahoo! First, Fiona found her home with a kind family who could not resist her once they saw her! Fiona was only in Kitty City a little over a day.Then,...

"Pounce de Leon (AKA Swiss) is absolutely wonderful! These pictures were taken shortly after Christmas. I’m still trying to get some action shots of Pounce leaping, jumping and charging around the...

Franklin went home to a great family today! Franklin was rescued from East County Animal Shelter during the holiday season. He had been surrendered to the county shelter because the owners could no...

This week's Patch Article was on spaying and neutering your pets.Check it out by clicking HERE.

Cupid was just adopted!

Maggie, another one of the Simpsons puppies, was adopted!

Chatty Cathy and Noel were adopted today to an amazing couple who lives in Santa Cruz! I absolutely adored Chatty, I called her my 'Baby Chats' and I will miss her so much!

Today was a Dog Adoption Day at Valley Humane! We adopted out puppy, Bart and dog, Teddy. Bart was one of the Simpson's puppies and Teddy was the adorable 5 year old Corgi mix!

Marge, the mom of The Simpsons, was adopted this morning to a great couple! Her new name is Lilly.

Jayden was adopted to a very nice family this afternoon. He will be greatly loved and we are so excited for him!

Carla was adopted this morning! Check back this weekend for a great story!

Sugar, of Sugar & Spice, were adopted this morning to a family of VHS Volunteers. They fell in love with her at a volunteer orientation and couldn't wait until she was spayed to take her home!...

We have had a ton of adoptions today. Masquerade was the first to find a home with ISO volunteer and Dog Foster, Tyla. Then, Nutella found a home with a single lady who is very active in Hayward....

Hawaii is the new mayor of Kitty City!

Oceania was just adopted! That means we need a new mayor.Pizza is our current Vice Mayor- should she be promoted or should we elect a new mayor all together? Vote in the poll to the right. If Pizza...

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Martin was the first to get adopted today. Many never met Martin- he came to us from Tri City Animal Shelter at the beginning of the month, and immediately went into foster before his neuter...

Saturday's are usually the busiest day at the shelter. We have about 25 volunteers during Saturday's to clean/feed/socialize/answer phones, and have about the same number of visitors too. They are...

This morning, Chase found his forever home! Chase came to us with his brother Jayden from another rescue organization. He had previously been at Kings County Animal Shelter where he was rescued from...

Snow, a small brown tabby, found his forever home today. Snow was a private surrender who came to us about 3 weeks ago. The lady who surrendered him found him on a deserted road near a bank in...

Here are some recent pictures taken here at the shelter. Penguin Honey and BuzzHoney SnowLaverneShirleyLatteDecafVirgo PizzaChatty Cathy

Our fabulous pet of the week, Prada found her home today! She will be living with a dog, so that should be a lot of fun! Also, Cameron was adopted.Check back soon for stories and pictures 🙂

Swiss was adopted today to a great home! Swiss was one of the Cheese's who need homes! We still have Havarti, Feta, Gouda, and Meunster.

Nutella and Martin came to us from Tri City Animal Shelter on January 4th. They are both very sweet loving dogs.Martin is a two and half year old Dachsund/Cocker Spaniel mix.Nutella is a year to a...

Coffee found her home today after a long stay at Valley Humane. And, Ricotta and Romano found their forever homes after a long six month stay. Check back soon for their stories! :]

Ant and Doc were adopted together today!Ant and Doc came to us with about 12 other cats from a home that just had too many animals. They were very young. We had named them after "The Insects", "The...

Christmas Day is truly magical at Valley Humane Society- that may sound silly, but I will explain why I say this. First, we are closed on Christmas and their is a sense of serenity between the cats...

The day before Christmas Eve, always a busy day filled with cooking, cleaning, and present wrapping, right? Wrong! Today six families picked out a forever friend here at the Valley Humane Society....

We rescued 8 new cats today from local rescue organizations. Here are some pictures and background information on these cats.Carla- 4 Month Old Grey and White DSH Carla was rescued from Tri City...

Today was a great day as well! Gucci was adopted first today. She went home with the same family who adopted Bert & Ernie three months ago. They were looking for an addition that would fit in...

Scooby and Freddie just found a home!Scooby and Freddie were two kittens of the "Scooby Doo" litter. Their other two family members are mom, Velma and brother, Shaggy. Shaggy was adopted two weeks...

This morning, we started out with a new volunteer orientation, where around 25 people came to learn about the VHS programs and about our history. It was great to see so many people come, especially...

  Below is the link for the Pet Corner article of the week. This week it is about Valley Humane Society's 9 longest residents. Happy reading!...

Muffin went home tonight! Two roommates came in last Thursday looking for an older cat who had been here a while longer than most. This is always great news when people are interested in an older...

Do you know somebody close to you who is looking to adopt a pet? And, are you looking for a gift to buy them for the holidays?If so, consider purchasing a Valley Humane Society gift certificate!...

Shaggy was the first homeless shelter pet to find a home today. A lady who had visited previously brought her daughter in to find a family pet. Her daughter was immediately drawn to the "Scooby...

Below is the link for the Pet Corner article of the week. This week it is about feline upper respiratory infections. Happy reading! http://pleasanton.patch.com/articles/taking-care-of-sick-cats

Chanel was adopted today! Chanel was a mom who we took in from Contra Costa Animal Shelter near the end of July. At that time, she had tons of itty-bitty kittens, just days old. They needed to be...

Monet is as pretty as a picture and is looking for her forever home. She arrived here last February as a shy kitty and has grown into an outgoing cat. She’s not a big fan of the shelter atmosphere...

We had three kittens and two puppies find homes today! Iris, Gabbana, and Vera were the kittens. Blue Jay and Ranger were the puppies! We still have a plethora of kittens, and the last puppy,...

Below is the link for the Pet Corner article of the week. This week it is about introducing a baby into a home with a pet. Happy...

Tootsie found her home early this morning! A nice lady who lives on her own saw Tootsie in the paper and just fell in love. Tootsie even sat in the lady's lap. What a perfect match.Huey was also...

"Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you? That’s an easy question! Scooby Doo, along with his feline family, Freddie, Velma, and Shaggy are here at Valley Humane Society. Velma is a stunning young Calico...

  Below is the link for the Pet Corner article of the week. This week it is about finding a good boarding kennel for the holiday traveling season. Happy reading!...

Last Saturday was a success for puppy Phillie. Phillie found a home with a great couple who had recently lost their Shiitzu. Phillie filled that hole in their hearts immediately!And this past...

“November is Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month. Do you have a place in your home and heart for one of our homeless, senior pets? Nobody wants to spend the holidays alone, especially the senior citizens of...

  Below is the link for the Pet Corner article of the week. This week it is about helping a pet handle grief. Happy reading!  ...

This Saturday from 11AM to 1PM we will have four terrier mix puppies here at the shelter. The puppies are "The Baseball Litter". We also have Lilly- a 5 year old french bulldog, Jack- a 1 year old...

“Are you a baseball fan that is sad the season has ended? If so, we have four adoptable puppies named after famous Baseball teams, so that the sport can live on in your home! Blue Jay, Ranger,...

  Below is the link for the Pet Corner article of the week. This week it is about keeping your pet warm in the winter weather. Happy reading!  ...

Hi everybody, The building was moving and shaking again today! All day long, it seemed like we were having mini earthquakes! The construction crew is working very hard next door to help our building...

“Oceania is an affectionate cat who would love to join your family for the holiday season. She loves greeting new people and has an adorable cow lick on the back of her neck that sets her apart from...

It has been a very quiet week here at VHS. I think everybody is starting to gear up for the holiday season already! We still have Jack and Phillip, who are waiting to find their forever home. And,...

  Below is the link for the Pet Corner article of the week. This week it is about cats having the need to scratch everything in sight, and how to help! Happy reading!...

“Meet Phillip and Jack, two of the friendliest dogs you will ever meet! Both are aged around a year old and love to be walked and snuggled with. Phillip is a Pomeranian and Pekingese mix, while Jack...

We do have two dogs available at the shelter! Jack and Phillip are truly anxious to meet you and hope you come on down to see them!

  Below is the link for the Pet Corner article of the week. This week it is about how to make your pet feel more comfortable during a time of "Trick or Treat". Happy reading!  ...

Do you have pets that are afraid all of the noises and strange sights of Halloween? If so, take a look at this week's Pleasanton Patch article!...

The building is up and coming! The construction crew is there almost every day working.We have all of the exterior walls, interior beams, and windows! They have the framing up for all of the dog...

“Are you looking for a perfect kitten that will light up your world? If so, come on down to meet Aries. Aries is an extroverted, playful kitten who was left behind in the cold and the rain with...

Posh Spice was adopted today! She was featured as the pet of the week, and so many people seemed to fall in love! After a long day of visitors, she went home to her new family. Congratulations Posh!

  Below is the link for the Pet Corner article of the week. This week it is about the importance of the rabies vaccine. Happy reading!  ...

Gelato, of the Italians, was adopted tonight to a great home! Congratulations Gelato. Her new owner is more than ecstatic to take such a beautiful kitty home.

Don’t be suspicious of this black cat! She is a sweet girl looking for a home before Halloween comes. Posh Spice has been a resident here since last November and is really anxious for her forever...

Juliet was just adopted too!

Aquarius was the first to get adopted today. She was adopted to a family with no other pets, and they were thrilled to have this new energy in their home. The parents hadn't had a pet in a while, so...

  Below is the link for the Pet Corner article of the week. This week it is about hiking with your pet. Happy reading!  ...

Tomorrow is a Dog Adoption Day. We will have four puppies at the shelter from 11AM to 1PM.At this time, the public will be able to meet the puppies and fill out applications.After 1PM, our Dog...

The second Pleasanton Patch article was published today. Here is the link: http://pleasanton.patch.com/articles/pet-corner-hiking-with-your-pets

Romeo was adopted this morning!His sister Juliet, a beautiful Calico, is still available for adoption.

Meet Tully of the Coffee Shop Puppy Litter. Tully is a female mixed breed with three brothers, Starbuck, Dunkin’, and Peet. These puppies are cuddlesome, delectable, and tempting. They would love a...

Optic, of the Eyeballs litter, was just adopted to a very loving and energetic family!The only Eyeball left is Iris!

  Below is the link for the Pet Corner article of the week. This week it is about microchips! Happy reading!   http://pleasanton.patch.com/articles/the-facts-about-micro-chipping

Hi everyone! Are you interested in learning more about responsible pet ownership? If so, check out the brand new column, Pet Corner, on the Pleasanton Patch website (www.pleasanton.patch.com). All...

“You are my Sunshine, my only Sunshine; you make me happy, when skies are grey! Meet Sunshine, a shy kitty with a joyous spirit. Her favorite activities include being pet, and lying in the sun! She...

Hello readers!We have a brand new Valley Humane Society Facebook Community page.Please "like" this brand new, updated version, for the best VHS news around!...

Pisces and Libra were adopted today to a great family!! We still have Aries, Leo, Virgo, Aquarius, and Scorpio of the Signs Litter to be adopted.Come visit us!

Versace just went home with a very nice lady who has no other pets!Congratulations to this sweet little kitten.

Our building is really coming along. They poured the cement a little over a month ago, and since then the workers have been out there every day working to help us build our new adoption...

Miss Papaya got adopted today to a great couple who were so excited when they met such a lovey-dovey kitten. They were more than enthusiastic to walk out the door with her!Then, Lynx was adopted to...

Gemini went home today!I absolutely adored Gemini- her favorite thing to do was to sit on my shoulders and watch me work. I'm so glad she got adopted, because I was getting a bit too attached!

Temple was adopted today by a great lady who just bought her own house and couldn't wait to adopt a pet of her own!His new name is Franklin.

"Did this cutie catch your eye? If so, meet Optic! As his name implies, he is just looking for love. Optic, along with his siblings Lash and Iris are adorable kittens awaiting their forever homes....

Glinda was adopted today!She had only been in Kitty City a day or two, so it was great to see her go so fast!The family who adopted her, were a VHS foster family about 7 years ago. How fabulous!

Lyric, of the Musics, was officially adopted today!

Barney, one of our beloved senior kitty, was adopted today to a great lady! He was about 10 years old and was not very happy in a shelter setting. It's great to see our senior kitties get adopted.

Pupil, of the "Eyeballs" was adopted this afternoon to a really great family.I'm so happy for them and him. The family is even considering coming back for another one soon!

Penny Lane was the first to be adopted this afternoon to a great family. I'm sure she will fit in perfectly!Then, Buddy (my favorite dog) was adopted! Hehe!And, lastly Bert and Ernie were adopted...

Arnie, our beloved Chihuahua mix was finally adopted today. It is so exciting that this sweet dog finally found his forever home.

"Melissa, All is well with Butch. He seems to have adjusted nicely to his new life. I know that he lost 3lbs while he was with you guys and has since put on 1lb since moving here. We will keep an...

Melissa~Watson is now Tajha or Taj Meow. She is doing great. She is a little piggy and she is definitely the dominant one here. I will send pictures of here coloring coming in. She sleeps with my 2...

Jell-o was adopted today!He is living with Calendar Contest winner, Jordie and his family! Congratulations Jell-o!

Skunk and Hallie were adopted together today!

Wasp was adopted today after only being in Kitty City for thirty minutes! This is so great! She was a little bit shy, so it's nice to see her adopted so soon!

Daphne was adopted today! She is so happy in her new home.

TOP 13 PHOTOS:1. Photo 47 Sweetpea-1312 votes2. Photo 7 Cookie- 1300 votes3. Photo 40 Jordie- 1173 votes4. Photo 45 Buddy- 1162 votes5. Photo 14 Mac- 1122 votes6. Photo 6 Socrates- 900 votes7. Photo...

Cinderella was adopted today! And Melody also went home! This is so great and I am so excited.Don't forget that voting ends tonight at midnight. That's in just under an hour!

Hello everyone! Tomorrow is the last and final day of the contest voting. Keep it up!!Here are our current standings: #1. Photo 47 Sweetpea with 703 votes#2. Photo 14 Mac with 679 votes#3. Photo 35...

Hello everyone! Welcome to the 13th day of voting. It gets more and more thrilling everyday.Here are our top 13 for today.#1. Photo 47 Sweetpea with 703 votes#2. Photo 14 Mac with 629 votes#3. Photo...

Miss Piggy was adopted today!Also Melody will be going home on Tuesday afternoon! Yahoo! It's lovely when we have adoptions 🙂

Hello everyone! Here is the update for today, Day 12!#1. Photo 47 Sweetpea with 678 votes#2. Photo 14 Mac with 629 votes#3. Photo 40 Jordie with 577 votes#4. Photo 45 Buddy with 556 votes#5. Photo...

Isis and Cairo were adopted together today to a great family. They're going to have a lot of fun together!

Here are the current standings for Day 11:#1. Photo 47 Sweetpea with 678 votes#2. Photo 14 Mac with 628 votes#3. Photo 40 Jordie with 512 votes #5. Photo 35 Daisey with 506 votes#5. Photo 45 Buddy...

Verizon and Biscotti were just adopted together! It is so great to see kittens get out of the shelter, especially two together!

Here are the current top photos:#1. Photo 47 Sweetpea with 558 votes#2. Photo 35 Daisey with 506 votes#3. Photo 45 Buddy with 486 votes#4. Photo 40 Jordie with 472 votes#5. Photo 6 Socrates with 402...

Dragon was adopted by his foster family today. Congratulations Dragon!

Beetle was just adopted! That's so great. I am so excited!

Here are our current rankings! Keep voting everyone, we are doing great! #1. Photo 47 Sweetpea with 548 votes#2. Photo 45 Buddy with 486 votes#3. Photo 35 Daisey with 481 votes#4. Photo 46 Huntley...

Here is our update for today: #1. Photo 47 Sweetpea with 586 votes#2. Photo 45 Buddy with 486 votes#3. Photo 14 Mac with 368 votes#4. Photo 35 Daisey with 356 votes#5. Photo 6 Socrates with 350...

#1. Photo 44 Buddy with 486 votes#2. Photo 35 Daisey with 356 votes#3. Photo 47 Sweetpea with 348 votes#4. Photo 14 Mac with 342 votes#6. Photo 6 Socrates with 330 votes#6. Photo 36 Dante with 330...

Don't forget to "BARK THE VOTE" now!Here are our current rankings: #1. Photo 44 Buddy with 431 votes#2. Photo 35 Daisey with 356 votes#3. Photo 47 Sweetpea with 348 votes#5. Photo 6 Socrates with...

Italy was adopted today to the same family who has former VHS kitty Jet. Jet's new name is Apollo, and they are thinking of naming Italy..Athena!Apollo and Athena are about the same age, so they...

Here is today's update for the calendar contest:#1. Photo 45 Buddy with 406 votes#2. Photo 35 Daisey with 356 votes#3. Photo 47 Sweetpea with 348 votes#5. Photo 6 Socrates with 330 votes#5. Photo 36...

Here are today's results! #1. Photo 45 Buddy with 406 votes#2. Photo 35 Daisey with 356 votes#3. Photo 47 Sweetpea with 338 votes#4. Photo 6 Socrates with 262 votes#5. Photo 40 Jordie with 257...

Here is the update for the third day! #1. Photo 45 Buddy with 384 votes.#2. Photo 35 Daisey with 321 votes#3. Photo 47 Sweet Pea with 282 votes.#4. Photo 6 Socrates with 202 votes#5. Photo 29 Huey...

Here are our current rankings. Keep it up everyone! #1. Photo 47 Sweetpea with 225 votes#2. Photo 35 Daisey with 131 votes#3. Photo 36 Dante with 130 votes#4. Photo 18 Zoe with 126 votes#5. Photo 40...

The calendar contest is off to a strong start with already over 400 votes!Here are our top photos as of this morning. #1. Photo 18 Zoe Cooper with 105 votes#2. Photo 6 Socrates with 75 votes#3....

KARSON, our mayor, was adopted this afternoon! The girl who was taking care of him during Critter Camp was the family who adopted him. How cool is that?!

Grizzly was adopted this afternoon to a really great family. They were here for quite a few hours trying to find the right fit. After discussion, Grizzly seemed to be the right match. Congrats...

Penguin, of the Black and White litter, was adopted this afternoon to a great couple. They saw her in the news paper and just had to have her. It was a great fit and we are so glad they found each...

Butch went home today to a great couple. They had lost their kitty a while back who was also a declawed Siamese. Butch went in with their family perfectly and it was great! They even held them a...

Capellini was adopted this morning to a great lady! He was only here for a very short time. All of his siblings and mom are still here looking for their forever homes.

Hummus and Pita were adopted to their foster mom this morning! Congrats to both of them. It's great to see siblings go together.

Symphony, one of the "Musics" was adopted yesterday afternoon as well.Congratulations to him! He is going into a home where he will be very spoiled!

Boq was just adopted 🙂

Watson was adopted this morning to her new mom. She was very excited and could not wait to take her home!Then, Papaya was adopted to a great family who could not wait to take her home.

Hi everyone! This weekend at Valley Humane Society we are hosting an adoption promotion! We will be open Saturday 11-5 and Sunday 11-3. During this weekend, we are offering, "Buy 1, Get 1 half off!"...

Nokia was adopted today to a great family! She will be living with former VHS kitty, Lady Liberty who was adopted August 2009. I'm so glad. The family took their time picking between the "cell...

Critter Camp starts today! Critter Camp is a week long day camp for kids aged 9-12. Every day they care for a kitty in Kitty City, and do a craft and learn about pets, and their proper care and we...

Bobbie was the first to get adopted today. She'll be living with a man who lives alone. She will also have no siblings. Then, T Mobile went home to a great family of four who could not resist. And,...

Cappaccino was adopted to the same family who has Amici tonight!They were so happy, and I'm so glad this little man found a home!

Sherlock was adopted this afternoon right before we closed.His new family came in thinking they would take Latte, but saw Sherlock and fell in love. They stayed for a couple hours trying to decide,...

Hi everyone, If you have not submitted your photo for the calendar contest yet, do it now! There is only 2 more days! Submit them to me at vhs_animalcare_assistant@yahoo.comEach submission is $15....

We had to say good bye to our beloved Red, White and Blue yesterday. They all had something known as FIP, and did not survive. May they rest in peace. I will miss you.

Charles was adopted this week by his foster mom. He is doing great.Then, Whisper was adopted by a friend of his foster family. It was a great match. Echo was actually adopted by his foster family,...

Minerva and Espresso went home together Saturday afternoon.Then, Spider went home with a super nice family! It was great!

Monet was just sent into foster to adopt!

THOR just went home 🙂

We had 5 great adoptions today. Ottawa and Toronto together! Then, Vinnie, Orville, and Kermit! Congrats to all of these great guys!

Cha Cha was adopted this morning to a nice older gentleman.Then, Tart went home that evening to a really nice family!

The shelter has been quiet since our huge adoptathon!We still have plenty cats, and one kitten, and one dog who are looking for their forever homes!For a list of available animals, check out our...

The Adoptathon was a huge success!We had 56 adoptions:Goldie and KateSampsonBranSorbetKiwiMango and SabianAnnieOceaniaChris and BroderJupiterBlueberry and SnookyFlaxPaisteBashful and...

Adoptathon is TOMORROW!!!Come to VHS on Saturday June 12 or Sunday June 13 for our Adoptathon event, sponsored by Maddie's Fund. All animals adopted on those days are free to good homes. Find your...

Adoptathon is this weekend! Come to VHS on Saturday June 12 or Sunday June 13 for our Adoptathon event, sponsored by Maddie's Fund. All animals adopted on those days are free to good homes. Find...

Adoptathon is this weekend! Come to VHS on Saturday June 12 or Sunday June 13 for our Adoptathon event, sponsored by Maddie's Fund. All animals adopted on those days are free to good homes. Find...

The Situation was adopted this morning to a great family who lives on a ranch!He will be living with another cat and a dog! Yahoo to this sweet kitty!

Valley Humane Society is finally on petfinder.com 🙂 http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA1707.htmlGo check it out!Our website will stay more current so keep your eye out on our website!...

Ziljian and Roland, brother and sister from the Drum Cymbol litter were adopted just now! Congrats to both of them, and it's great that they are together. They will be living with another older cat,...

Hi again everyone!The Building Campaign Kick off is in about 6 hours!You must all come!It will be really great.Feel free to call the shelter with any questions!

Tink just went home to her new forever home :)It's a great great family! We are sooooooo happy for her here!

After years of planning and dreaming, Valley Humane Society is poised to take a giant leap into the future! Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin on our new animal care facility in August...

Jenny went into her forever home today. She will be living with another cat and an amazing family!Quesadilla was also adopted 🙂 She'll be living with a nice man who recently lost his cat due to a...

Otter was adopted this morning to a nice couple this morning.Then, Starfish was adopted by a family at the same time that Burrito was being adopted! Yay!

After years of planning and dreaming, Valley Humane Society is poised to take a giant leap into the future! Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin on our new animal care facility in August...

Tigger was adopted early this afternoon to a nice mom and daughter. They were originally interested in Seal, but Tigger's hugs and purrs made them fall in love :)Just a few minutes after, Seal was...

All 4 of these lovely cats found their way into their forever homes today :)Eeyore and Piglette are living with neighbors, so they will surely see each other again.Daffodil is living with a nice...

Lexie was adopted today! She was one of our shyer kitties, and it is great to see these ones get adopted!Congrats Lexie!

Sven, our lovely little dachshund went to his forever home today! He is living with a couple other dachshund and is so so happy!

Ash went into his forever home today.He is living with another rambunctious kitty and a new mom! Congrats Ash!

Snoopy and Sigfreid were adopted together on Saturday. They were a great match with their new parents.They will also have an older sister named Penny. She is about 4, and needed a playmate 🙂

Sally, of the Peanut Gang, and Dolphin of the Aquatic Life litter, were adopted together yesterday to a fabulous home. I'm so excited for them. Dolphin was one of my favorites and I will miss her!

Bijoux was adopted to a nice lady today. It looks like her new name will be Missy.Bijoux was a shy, quiet cat so I'm glad she was adopted!

Cleopatra went to her new home today. Cleopatra was truly regal here. Her looks and kind attitude wowed everyone.

Socrates went to heaven today. He struggled with FIP for quite some time, and luckily he got to spend his last few weeks in a great home with our amazing volunteer Sharon C.Thanks Sharon.

Greyson also went home today! This is super exciting!

Roy was adopted by one of my good friends the other day! This is super exciting because I get to see him all the time!

Lucy was adopted on Tuesday by her new family. And, Schroeder was adopted on Friday by his new family! Now, there are only two more Peanut Gangs.

Greyson was adopted today. He laid down on his new owner's lap and it was destiny for them to be together. Truly a perfect match.

Schroeder was the 3rd of the Peanuts Gang to be adopted to a great new family.They have 3 other cats and I am so excited for him.

Pablo was adopted today to a great family! Pablo's new name is Paco. 🙂

Henry and Tilly were adopted together today. They went to their official forever home with one of our Saturday volunteer's parents.I will miss these 2 so much but I am glad they are together forever.

Charlie Brown, the first of the Peanut Gang, was adopted right before we closed yesterday afternoon. He is in a great family and I'm so glad!

Our very own royalty Princess Di was adopted today. A nice lady saw Princess Diana in the Independent and fell in love. Diana is living in her very own castle now 🙂

Beyonce was adopted by a nice lady who has been waiting for Beyonce for weeks! They're perfect for each other and now a happy family 🙂

Ricky was adopted by his past owner today. Ricky was a Just Like New cat. I'm very glad he is back with his owner, they were a great match!

Maddie, our 3 legged pup, was adopted to the same family who has VHS cat Marmalade. She is so happy and it's really great!Also, Moe was adopted! He is now living with previous VHS cat Harry Potter!

Rye went home today to a really great family who had just recently lost their own cat.I'm so glad he is in a home- he was a sweet boy!

Kookaburra went home today! Kookaburra was only here for 10 days and he went home!

Blossom was adopted today to an awesome family! She has a new sister whose another dog and great parents.

Corporal was adopted this morning to his foster home. He is an outdoor/indoor kitty and is very happy.

Tickets for the Hidden Gardens of the Valley Tour went on sale yesterday! They are $35 each and you can buy them in many places, such as online at www.valleyhumane.org, at VHS, or several other...

Jerry and Naruto found their forever homes today.Jerry went home with a lady who was head over heels for him. And, Naruto went to a busy family of 4 who were looking for an independent cat.

Xena was officially adopted this afternoon. She is living in a great home with Angel, also a VHS cat.

These two kittens, Tarzan and Jane, were adopted by their foster this afternoon!Congrats!

Cream was adopted today. He was Cookies sister, and he was lonely after she left; it was good he went home only so few days after. He was a very handsome cat that was loved by all.

Cookies went home today! The lady fell right in love and couldn't wait to bring her home.

The last of the V group, Viva, was finally adopted today! She was here so long and so sweet! It's great that she has finally gone.

Misty was our last adoption of the day today. Congrats to all 8 cats who found homes today!

All of these kitties found their forever homes today!

Angel was adopted this morning! I sent Xena into foster with the family too :)Corporal also went to his foster family!

Jet just found his forever home. Jet was one of the NFL kitties. Unfortunately, his first home he found last November wasn't a good fit, so he was brought back. But, he found his forever home almost...

Larry was adopted to the same home that Marshmallow is in! Yay!

Rosalita, our sweet doggie, was officially adopted by our very own Nat this morning! Congrats to the new addition to the family.

Wiggles went to Heaven this morning. He struggled with complications from his neuter surgery. Unfortunately Wiggles had crypotorchid which is what caused the struggle. He is in kitty heaven and will...

Benji was officially adopted by his foster family today. 🙂

Jager finally went to her forever home today! Jager was the last of her siblings to go home.And, Bunny also found her forever home after being in KC only a few short weeks.

Brad and Angelina the cute little kittens from Fairmont were adopted by their foster! I have many pictures I will post soon!

Tom was adopted today by his foster parents. He is in an amazing family with another cat and a dog.I get updates everyonce in a while from the family, and he is doing swell!

Vixen went home Tuesday to a previous VHS adopter!Vixen is now living with one of my favorites, Flapper!Also, Marshmallow was adopted Thursday to a very loving family who will also be taking Wiggles...

Vladdy went home this afternoon to a nice family who lives on a ranch.She will be living with 3 sons, parents, and a couple dogs.Vladdy will be an outdoor/indoor cat as well.

Sonja was adopted this afternoon to a great lady who lives by herself.I am so excited because it was a great fit and I love Sonja so much.I really will miss her!

Lewis and Jitterbug went into a foster home yesterday with one of our long term morning care and comfort volunteers Lynn.Lewis and Jitterbug have both been here a long time, and it's good that they...

Captain, our fuzzy lap cat who had been here almost a year, was adopted to a very loving family this afternoon. He will be living with a German Shepard, but I think it'll work out perfectly!...

Una (our one eyed kitty) and Nikita were just adopted together!

Marco was adopted earlier this week to a great lady!

Miley was adopted this morning by a nice man.He was in yesterday with his friend who helped him pick out Miley.They left late in the afternoon, unsure of their decision. At 4:50 last night, I was...

Precious was adopted last night by a young couple.She had been here since June and was so ready for her forever home.Her son DJ was adopted awhile back, and she was lonely.

Chica was adopted to VHS Staff member Brittany and her boyfriend Saturday afternoon.Brittany fostered Chica for a couple months, and brought her back to VHS to get adopted out recently. She realized...

Sweetie was just adopted to a great family! It was a perfect fit, and I am really excited for her!

Donate an item for VHS to Old Navy in Dublin this weekend and save 10% off your entire Old Navy purchase! Valley Humane Society's biggest needs right now: Dry Cat Kibble (any brand) Friskies Canned...

Yesterday was a big day for adoptions!First, Socks went home. Socks was from the Fairmont Shelter, and had only been in KC for a few days before being swooped up!Then, my favorites, Steeler and...

Stutz was adopted this afternoon!Stutz was the last of the "Gatsbys" to be adopted.

VICTORIA was just adopted to a very nice couple who live in an apartment in San Francisco.They had been looking for the right kitty for a while now, and saw Victoria on Comcast Pets on Demand, and...

Calvin, Ashley, and Flapper all danced their way into their forever home's hearts today.Calvin went to a nice couple with no other cats. His new owners really love him already, and it was a great...

Betty was adopted by her long term foster yesterday afternoon. They were so stoked to finally call her their own.Tortellini, the last of the "pastas" born here at the end of March was adopted this...

Clyde was adopted this afternoon by a great couple. He's going to be in a great home with another cat who is playful and looking for a companion. I'm sure Clyde will fit in perfectly!Also, in the...

Hobbes was just adopted to a really great family! I'm so excited for him because he seemed to be so happy! It was a great match and I'm so happy.

Ravioli was just adopted!I'm so excited! Adoption #5!

Barbara was just adopted to a great family. She went home with a mom, dad, and a little girl. She and the little girl were already the best of friends, so it truly was meant to be.I'm so glad that...

Farrah was just adopted! It was a college student who adopted her, and I'm so happy.Farrah seemed so content, and very excited!Congrats to the new family!

Jasmine and Bonnie were adopted together this morning!The lady who adopted them has been in several times, and was undecided until today.She made a great choice and I'm really excited for the new...

Mickey & Ariel were adopted together earlier today.The family was great and I'm really excited. Now, just Jasmine is left. Come meet her!

Sporty Spice was adopted last night before closing. The family was in earlier yesterday morning and fell in love with her. They said they would be back in the afternoon after preparing everything....

Ginger Spice was adopted right as we opened this morning to a couple who had been in a few times last week and finally made their decision. They said that Ginger looked like a mix of two cats they'd...

Buffy was adopted early yesterday morning. We are all so glad she is home for the holidays.Just a reminder we are closed tomorrow, and will reopen Tuesday. Then we close again the 31st and the 1st....

Bronx and Soho were adopted together this afternoon! They are going to a great couple and I am so excited.Also, Xander is being adopted RIGHT NOW! YAY! I'm so excited because I adore him!

All four of these loving cats were adopted yesterday for the holiday season! All went to seperate but great homes.Jet was a little brown and white long hair tabby from the "NFL's".Bronco was a grey...

Dolly and Barbie were adopted yesterday together! The family is really great and I am so excited they are together. They originally came from the Fairmont Animal Shelter, and went directly into...

Patron of the "Alchoholics" went home today! Stoile is on hold to go home with the same family. Jager is the only one left then 🙁 They are all very sweet and I recommend you come down to meet them....

Rosalita was officially adopted yesterday afternoon by her foster mom. I got a chance to say goodbye before she left, and I am so glad, because she is a doll :)Hermione and Ron were adopted out...

Hi everybody!I hope you all have a great Thursday. I recommend you coming in to meet and hang out with the cats on this chilly sprinkly day.Have a good day!

Brooklyn, VHS's "aqua cat" was adopted out this afternoon! Here is a video of her I took about a month ago, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO3FbUvufBs

Belle was adopted this afternoon.The family was amazing; they adopted sweet little Okapi last year and he was starting to get lonely. As I spoke to them, I found out they had a dog as well. They...

Charming and Disney were adopted early yesterday morning to one of our volunteers. Their new names are Trooper and Mr. Buddy. I'm so happy to see them go together. Their new parents are saying that...

Hey everyone,Chase is giving away $5 million to one charity, and one way to help VHS win this money is by voting on a page on facebook. You have to become a fan first, then you can vote. And, you...

Flash just went home to a great family with a dog another cat. I'm so excited for him!

Bonita just went home to a great new mom! I'm so excited for her, it seemed like a perfect match. She'll be living with an older kitty as well, but I'm sure it'll work out great!

Willow was adopted last week! Willow was one of the Vampire Slayers.Jack and Jill were also adopted by their foster family! Congrats!

We've had so many adoptions this week!First, Max went home on Thursday. The family was a great fit, and we are getting continual updates on how amazing he is doing!Second, Vida was adopted by her...

Draco was adopted by a nice lady yesterday afternoon!Congratulations Draco!Come pick up your VHS calendars now! 🙂

Paula was officially adopted by her foster mom, long term Care and Comfort volunteer Sharon this morning. Congratulations Paula!Paula will be living with former VHS cats Pie and Talulah.

Friday October 30th was a big day at VHS!First, we had our annual Halloween party! It was a blast! We had a costume competition and our winners were: Harry (a pet therapy dog) dressed as a bumble...

Don't forget about our Halloween Party today at the shelter from 12-4!Definetely come down and hang out 🙂

Madison was adopted Tuesday afternoon. She's in a great home and we are all so happy for her! Madison was a part of the New Yorkers litter. Bronx, Soho and Brooklyn of the New Yorkers litter are...

Velvet, one of the 'V's' was adopted yesterday afternoon.Velvet was an all black fluffy little dude.There are still 3 more V's available 🙂

Hulk just went home to a very loving lady. He will be living with a dog and his new mom. The dog loves cats and has been lonely since the last cat in the home passed away a few months ago. It was a...

Orville went home with Care and Comfort volunteer Brigitta this morning! Brigitta and her family want to see how he does with her other cats. He seemed excited to be getting out of the shelter, and...

Jasmine and Eric the last two of the Disney's arrived into the shelter today!Woohoo! Come by and meet them along with all our other amazing cats. 🙂

Well, Superwoman was adopted this afternoon after coming back this morning!She went with a mom and son, and everybody says it was an amazing fit!Congratulations Superwoman!

Slyvester was adopted today! Sylvester was a three legged kitty with so much love to go. It's nice to see him out of the shelter and into a loving home.And, Superwoman is back at the shelter with us...

We had a busy day today at the shelter!Not one...not two....not even three....but SIX adoptions!Thomas reports, "Cinderella went to a family of four.Mimi went to a couple from Concord. Molokai &...

Farrah is our pet of the week."Farrah had a rough start. She was trapped as part of a feral cat colony, but she was so sweet (and obviously not feral) that she is now up for adoption. She is still a...

Blessing of the Animals was today, and it was definetely a success!We made over 900 dollars in donations. That's really fabulous!I hope everyone had a chance to stop by and have their pet be...

Crackle and Cheez-It were both adopted yesterday.Crackle was the last of the Rice Krispies to go home. She's going to a nice family, where the son will be taking most responsibility over her....

Nat recieved this from their dad yesterday:"Yesterday was a big day, I gave them there first bath and clipped there nails. It actually went really well. They are doing well. They are getting so big...

Good morning!Everybody at the shelter this is awake and happy :DFarrah is enjoying looking out the window right now!Vanderbilt, of the V's, was officially adopted yesterday!Now, his brother and...

Vertigo one of our foster kittens from the V's was officially adopted todayAND....Spiderman and He-Man of the SuperHeroes went home together! After battling 4.5 months of ringworm, these kittens...

Paula went into a foster to adopt home today!All of us could not be happier for her!Congratulations Paula!

Tank just came in with his mom for a visit!He was super cute! His mom is trying to get him used to the car because Tank and his two parents will be going to the Wolf Sanctuary in a few weeks and she...

Good Morning All,Hope you're enjoying the weather :)Everything is doing great at the shelter. Everybody in Kitty City would love a visit today! The kittens are rambunctious!It's not too late to...

Congratulations to EVERYBODY!We raised $13,358 in just votes! AMAZING!!!!Here is our top 13:1. Ashley 8002. Lilly 7183. Stanley 7004. Kokomo 6605. Howie 6506. Cody 6357. Scooter 6298. Zoey and...

The polls close at 11:59 PM TONIGHT!!!

Here's our blog update :D1. Abbott and Dutch 4632. Cody 4503. Zoey and Bubbles 4064. Scooter 4035. Kokomo 3856. Cayce Mae 3627. Daisey 3488. Dylan 32710. Neko 32210. Ashley 32211. Dixie 30312. Howie...

That last post was POST NUMBER 100!!!!Wooohooo!

Pop was adopted today by a nice couple!Also, Marley the dog went home :DHere is the Calendar contest update!For the last contest updates, I will be adding up to slot 16 so everyone can see how close...

Henry was adopted by Natalie, our Operations Manager, the other day. Henry is in a great home and I'm so happy for him!Also, Oscar was officially adopted by his family, regular volunteers at...

Talulah was adopted by her long-term foster.Grace was adopted by her long-term foster as well!Then, Gatsby was adopted Wednesday and his new mom just came and adopted Zoot! Yay for brothers being...

Here is our morning update:1. Abbott and Dutch 4632. Kokomo 3853. Zoey and Bubbles 369 4. Cayce Mae 3625. Daisey 3486. Scooter 3437. Neko 3228. Dylan 315 9.Ashley 30810. Howie 30011. Pinot 27812....

Here is the blog update :D1. Abbott and Dutch 4622. Kokomo 3853. Daisey 3484. Scooter 3435. Dylan 3156. Neko 3027. Howie 3008. Ashley 2889. Pinot 26310. Lilly and Coby 26011. Lilly 25613. Dixie...

The polls went nuts today!Here's our current top 13!1. Abbot and Dutch 4422. Kokomo 3853. Cayce Mae 3624. Daisey 3485. Scooter 3236. Dylan 3107. Neko 3028. Howie 3009. Lilly and Koby 26010. Lilly...

Harry from the Harry Potter litter was adopted this morning! His new owner came in Friday and put him on hold, he wanted to wait to take Harry home until today because he had work off today and...

Hey folks,Sorry I couldn't update yesterday! I was at school all day! Boo!Here is this am's update!1. Abbott and Dutch 4302. Daisey 3383. Dylan 3034. Kokomo 2755. Scooter 2736. Neko 2577. Lilly...

Good morning everyone,I apoligize for not posting the update last night; but here is today's update!1. Abbott and Dutch 3702. Daisy 3313. Dylan 2834. Kokomo 2755. Scooter 2536. Lilly 2437. Dixie...

It's a quiet day at the shelter. We had a new volunteer orientation this AM which was fun, and ever since it's been pretty mellow!Harry Potter is on hold to go home Tuesday morning. The man can't...

Here's our blog update for the morning:1. Daisey 3052. Dylan 2823. Kokomo 2754. Lilly 2425. Dixie 2386. Henry 2257. Scooter 2039. Stanley 2009. Howie 20010. Pinot 17511. Kirby 17112. Dory 16613....

Hi everybody! It's Macy here. I'm in the front office right now helping out Auntie Melissa and Auntie Vida with everything. They're letting me answer phones and everything. I'm pretty official....

Hi all!We have a new dog up for adoption at VHS!Her name is Marley and she is 2.5 years old. She is a dachshund.She is totally adorable!Check for her in the Independent!

Here is a current update on the calendar:The total amount of votes currently is 45631. Daisy 3052. Dylan 2823. Kokomo 2754. Dixie 2385. Henry 2256. Scooter 2038. Stanley 2008. Howie 2009. Kirby...

Jagger was adopted today! It was great to see him go, he is such a sweetie!We are in the process of cleaning up the shelter and it's looking great! I'm thrilled. Kitty City looks fabulous!Don't...

Hi again all!Here is the update for the night.There were quite a few changes in the end positions!We are at a total of 3672 votes right now!1. Dylan 2822. Henry 2254. Stanley 2004. Howie 2005. Dixie...

Hi Everyone!I've been working on a brand new website to relay info to everybody for some time now, and it's finally ready to be unveiled! Get exciteeddd!It's similar to the blog, but provides a bit...

We have a new leader everybody!This is getting pretty intense, our total votes are currently at 3513!1. Dylan 2572. Henry 225 4. Stanley 2004. Howie 2005. Dixie 1886. Kokomo 1757. Kirby 1458. Abbott...

Hi again all! Here is the third update :)1. Henry 2252.Howie 2003. Dylan 1864. Stanley 1505. Abbott and Dutch 1306. Mitzie 1257. Pinot 1208. Pheobe 1158. Neko 11510. Nelson 110And, a four way tie...

Here is the current leaderboard:1. Photo 30 Henry Votes: 2252. Photo 37 Howie Votes: 2003. Photo 26 Dylan Votes: 1864. Photo 27 Stanley Votes: 1505. Photo 18 Mitzie Votes: 1256. Photo 3 Kokomo...

Day One of the contest is going strong. We already have 420 votes! Keep up the voting everybody :)Here is a list of the current top 13:1. Mitzie Photo 18 Votes: 1252. Stanley Photo 27 Votes: 1103....

Calendar Contest voting polls will be posted a minute after midnight tonight!Get ready to vote vote vote for the next two weeks!Wahooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tank and Snap were both adopted yesterday afternoon.Tank went home with a man serving our country (how fitting, right?!)And Snap went home with his foster family 🙂 They couldn't let him go, soo...

Maddie, our beautiful Maine Coon was adopted yesterday. The man who adopted her remembered her from ECAS and was glad to see her here at VHS. He is a maine coon buff and Maddie and him got along...

The Top 50 Calendar Finalists have been chosen!Voting begins September 14, and each vote is $1.Get ready to vote, vote, vote!

I recieved this email from Nat just a bit ago,"...received word that Morris is doing great in his new home.His new Mom called just now to report that he is now officially a "Garden Cat"...he has met...

Morris was adopted yesterday 🙂 He went with a family that volunteers at VHS; yay! Congratulations on your forever home Morris.

Both these kittens went home today...together! Yay!

Esme went home today.She was so happy and seemed to get along great with the family. We are all so happy for her that she has found her forever home.Esme was, well..she still is, an amazing cat that...

Janet, the last of the Three's Company kittens, was adopted today! They were all such sweet kittens and I'm glad to see them go home.Then, our very own Nat took Soda home. As most of us may know,...

Name:LucySex: Female, SpayedBreed:Boxer/ HeelerColor:Brown And WhiteAge:7 monthsDescription:Lucy is currently being cared for by a private citizen. She was abandoned by her previous owner and is in...

There were a lot of adoptions in the past couple days.First, Uncle Sam was adopted by his foster mom. They are a great match for each other!Next, Gabby was adopted to a great home. Her new mom is...

Critter Camp is going strong, and the kids are having a ton of fun! Posted above is a picture of Brittany H's Vietnamese Pig, Bucca."Critter Camp is a great day camp for kids. They spend one week...

I got this email from Nat today;"Today- Scnoodle Murphy adopted, also kittens Loisse and Chrissy .Sanchez the dog that we sent to Shih Tzu rescue was groomed the day off transfer, at that time they...

This is Sanchez. Sanchez is a two year old Shih Tzi who's owner has terminal cancer. Valley Humane Society Volunteer Shoshannah Reed and her daughter Sophia made arrangements for Sanchez to be...

He is a "Schnoodle" which is a Schnauzer, Poodle mix. He is 2 years old and is a neutered male. We will be showing him at VHS from 11-2 this Saturday.

Hi all!As most of you may know, I am in Hong Kong for the week and today I got to go to the Hong Kong Dog Rescue on the big island.It was a long drive to it, but it was totally worth it.I only have...

Hi!I got this great email from Natalie today, and I'd like to share it all with you!"Zack went with a lady who lives on a farm 🙂 She adopted a puppy from us last year too. Bo went with that young...

Jack went home today! Now, Janet and Chrissy of Three's Company kittens are the only ones left! 🙂

Hi everybody!I revamped the photobucket site and would love you all to check it out.The VHS Cats and VHS Adopted Kitties sections have been updated.I have also added a VHS Adopted Doggies section...

Patriot was just adopted to a really nice guy. Patriot purred during the whole adoption :)He will be living with a rowdy 1 year old cat as well, which I'm sure he'll be fine with!Also, Bonnie and...

Roulette was adopted this morning! She went home with sister, Showgirl; mom, Lady Luck and KC friend, Mountain Dew. All these cats are doing great so far and are very happy. Lady Luck is still a bit...

On Sunday, Lady Liberty was adopted to a nice family. Patriot, her brother, is still looking for a home. He is a sweetheart too!Then, on Monday, our lovely Leah was adopted. Yup, Leah! It was great....

About an hour after that last post, three cats went home...TOGETHER! Yup, that's right. Together! Mountain Dew, Showgirl, and Lady Luck were all adopted. This amazing family also has put Roulette on...

Hi everybody!I bet you have all been waiting for another post, sorry it's been so long! It's been a quiet week at the shelter, but Leah is scheduled to go home Monday and Lady Liberty is scheduled...

Last night was a huge success! It was a blast!Thank you to everybody who attended!

Dove was adopted on Wednesday by a very nice lady. He won't be living with other cats, but the lady said that if Dove needs a companion, she'll definetely come back.Dove was the last of the...

Mercedes went to heaven this morning. She was having exploratory surgery this morning to figure out some answers as to why she has had a fever and some other things for a very long time; and they...

Chance was adopted today to a wonderful family. They have lots of family members which means lots of love for this little guy.Roulette and Showgirl and Lady Luck (Mom) are now the only three...

Autumn and Cocoa were both adopted yesterday.Here's what Nat says, "Autumn actually went home with the fellow who originally brought her to us. She was a stray in his yard....and he couldn't leave...

Soy was the fifth cat to be adopted today. He will be living with Starling, mom of the 'Birds'. It's going to be a wonderful fit!

Jake and Julie were just adopted! Yay! We are so happy that they are going together! They are going to a great home as well. I'm so excited!

Miso and Sushi went home this morning together. They'll be living with a wonderful family of a Mom, Dad, and two sons. They met them last Saturday and couldn't wait to take them home!Soy is sad...

Alice was adopted today by our Saturday ISO Volunteer Heather! Heather is so excited to take Alice home. Alice will be living with another kitty. We will be getting continual updates on Alice which...

Jenna was adopted this morning!She will be living in an only cat home, with a nice lady. Jenna will also have lots of windows and places to nap.

Nestle and Hershey just went to their new home...TOGETHER!Yay for both of you!Cocoa and Dove are now the only two Chocolates left.

Cadbury was adopted today! Her new name is 'Mouse'. She is living with a family of four. Congrats Mouse!Cadbury was one of the 'Chocolates'.Dove, Nestle, Hershey, and Cocoa (Momma) all are still...

Rusty has been doing absolutely fabulous in his new home! Here is an email update from his new owner: "We are very happy with rusty he is such a good cat hes like family. Its funny some of the...

Dogtopia of the Tri-Valley opens on July 6th! Yay! Dogtopia is a doggy day care opening in Pleasanton. The owners are really great and they made a wonderful video featuring our very own Nat, Thomas,...

Hey everybody! Are you missing seeing your favorite kitty?! I just set up a 'Photobucket' account with a whole bunch of VHS pictures in it! I'm adding old and new so that we will always remember the...

Sorry for the late update, but Macaroni was adopted on Wednesday! Macaroni was the 3rd kitten of the 'Pastas' to find a home. There are still two left, Tortellini and Ravioli. Mom, Noodle, is also...

Fanta went home today. He is now living with Batman! The lady wanted Batman to have a friend since he seemed lonely, and Fanta seemed to fill that position of companion quite nicely.Fanta was one of...

Hey everybody!Don't forget about our Great Catsby Casino Night! It's going to be great, and you are guaranteed a fabulous time. Buy your tickets now at https://valleyhumane.org/ or come down to the...

Jasper went home yesterday and this is what Natalie reports:"So yesterday Jasper went home with a nice family, one little girl, a Mom and a Dad. They had a cat that passed away just under a year...

Vegas was adopted today to a great family of five. Four humans (Mom, Dad, Brother, Sister) and a canine companion! The family made their decision wisely as this was their third visit before...

Edward and Rosalie went home today! They really are going into a great home! I'm so happy for them! Also, our little Alice is on hold to go home with our ISO volunteer Heather as soon as shes...

Reno just went home with a nice couple. They were the couple who put Chance on hold yesterday, but when they came back they fell in love with Reno!Also, all three of our little Soda babies are on...

Hi everybody!It was a quiet day at the shelter but Chance will be going home tomorrow with a nice family :)Also, the Sodas kittens returned today! Mom, Soda, had her baby kittens on the way over to...

Today was an amazing day at the shelter.Ramsey's adoption was finalized along with four others!Lasagna, one of the Pasta's was the first to go; this left 4 Pasta kittens left!Then Lisa was adopted!...

Ramsey, our beautiful Blue-Point Siamese is going home Thursday! :)Congrats Ramsey!

Today was a great day! The Wiggle Waggle Dog Wash brought in a load of money for our cats and dogs! Yay! 🙂 "About 50-60 dogs came," volunteer Theresa tells me. It was one heck of time out there....

Lizzie was adopted today by Vicki Ziegler and her husband! Her husband gave it to her as a gift for their Wedding Anniversary.Lizzie will be living with former VHS Cat Nahla!

Here are two lovely Bobby updates from his new home.These were sent to me by Natalie!"Fiver is crazy, but doing very well. He’s chowing down like a pro, racing all over the house and investigating...

Everybody is doing fabulous this afternoon. Julie jumped out of her cage a little bit ago and is now sniffing around and checking out everything in Kitty City. Jake is out playing with a toy mouse...

Jerry went home! He is now living in Campbell with a young couple as well. It was love at first sight for the three happy new family members.Paula was also just placed on hold for a family of 4 with...

Ben also was adopted today! He went home with a young couple. He will also be living with a dog. Congrats Ben!

Janis, the last of the Rockstars, was adopted this afternoon. She will be living with a nice family. A mom, dad, a daughter whose a senior in high school, and another black kitty named Baxter....

I just got word from Sharon (Talulah's foster mom) that Talulah is doing amazingly well! She is purring, laying on the whole families lap, sleeping on their bed, and just having a fabulous time. She...

Robin was adopted today! He went home to a family with a Mom, Dad, and two daughters. One daughter is attending college elsewhere, but will probably be home frequently to visit little Robin.This...

Our beautiful Talulah went into foster yesterday with one of our volunteers. We all hope Talulah enjoys the vacation and we will miss her!

Our little Bobby has just landed in Portland, Oregon! He was adopted yesterday by Nat's best friend Jenine. He will be living with another kitty named Chubbers, and Jenine and her husband! We are...

The rest of our beautiful 'Birds' went home this afternoon. Cardinal, Finch, and Oriole were all adopted into the same family, yay! Cardinal will be moving to LA though, while Finch and Oriole stay...

Hi everybody!Today was amazing day at the shelter! Sparrow and Raven both went to an awesome home, as did Pigeon! Oriole and Cardinal are both going to a home tomorrow as well. Bobby is in foster to...

Pigeon was just adopted into a lovely home. The lady who adopted her made sure she was the right kitten for her by visiting three other shelters in the area (Hayward, Fremont, Dublin) before taking...

I'm very happy to announce that Raven and Sparrow just went home! A nice couple with two older Siamese cats already proudly adopted Raven and Sparrow excited for them to join their home!

Hi everybody!Welcome to the brand new VHS blog! On here will be regularly updated news on all the animals, events, and everything else at the shelter!-Melissa