We invite you to join us in celebrating #GivingTuesdayNow, a global initiative of giving and unity in response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.
From the beginning, Valley Humane Society has remained true to our mission of creating a brighter future for cats and dogs by encouraging and strengthening their shared bond with people. Your support during this special day of giving will help ensure that the work you are passionate about bringing to the community, continues:
Adoption Continues
Even as we scrambled to meet shelter-in-place guidelines, we recognized that the work of rescue could not continue if the flow of animals into loving homes ceased. So, while reducing staff presence and sending our four-legged charges into foster care, we also sought a way to safely conduct adoptions. As result, more than 80 dogs and cats have joined forever families since March 17.
Rescue Continues
With animals being adopted at the usual pace, we have room to rescue! Our team brings in new dogs, cats, kittens and puppies every week from municipal shelters. Those with special medical needs are cared for in our facility, while others head to foster caregivers. This is especially important as kitten season begins…we already have more than 3 dozen thriving in our care!
Education Continues
Distance learning is challenging for kids and parents. We immediately launched online videos featuring our Canine Comfort pet therapy dogs so students could maintain their hard-won reading fluency with anytime, at-home Paws to Read sessions direct from our YouTube channel. NBC Bay Area recently featured this program on the evening news.
Healing Continues
Isolation is tough for all of us (yes, even cats!). For those already living apart from family, it can be even lonelier. We created a “A Moment of Comfort” videos to connect our Canine Comfort pet therapy teams with individuals in high-risk living situations who rely upon the teams’ regular visits to fill their lives with joy and companionship.
Outreach Continues
Struggling to pay the bills can mean struggling feed yourself and your pets. AniMeals pet food pantry exists to meet this very need. Valley Humane Society is working through community food banks to distribute dog and cat meals to those who need help…so pets can stay in the loving arms of their family, and out of shelters.
These are just some of the essential services you can provide to the community through Valley Humane Society. Your donation will help save and enrich the lives of animals and people during this crisis, and beyond. Together, let’s continue to meet the need!
Make Your Gift Today
- Donate online now.
- Use the Venmo payment app @valleyhumane-society.
- Mail a check to Valley Humane Society at 3670 Nevada Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566 with Giving Tuesday Now on the memo line.
- PayPal users can select Valley Humane Society from the PayPal Giving Fund at PayPal Giving Fund.