Success Story: McGruff

Jan 13, 2023

McGruff at home_square

McGruff’s life before he was picked up by animal control is a mystery. We have no clue how he came to be wandering the streets as a stray, but his condition was criminal! An injured paw, kennel cough, and dirty, matted hair: he was a Lhasa Apso mix disguised as a walking mop! Fortunately McGruff’s trail led him to Valley Humane Society where he was cleaned up and cared for.

When McGruff was discovered by the Telles family, they suspected he’d make the perfect canine companion. A retired couple with a fondness for quick getaways in their motor home, the Telles’ were looking for a pup to partner with. McGruff went home with the pair, where his polite interest in their feline family member and his acceptance of their 5-year-old grandson proved his compatibility. “We are loving having a dog again,” they wrote. “McGruff LOVES to play fetch, and his hair is growing out well. It’s curly!” McGruff has also adjusted well to the traveling life, accompanying the couple on camping trips and other adventures. With such a find ending, we pronounce The Case of the Dog Who Needed a Home to be forever closed!

Have you recently adopted a cat or dog from Valley Humane? Let us know how things are going! Send your cutest, clearest photos and all those adorable details about life with your new best friend to adoptions@valleyhumane.orgBe sure to include your first and last name and your pet’s VHS name (if known).

Pet Food Drive

Enjoy summer festivities at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton and make a difference for pets in need. On Wednesday, June 19, from 12 to 5 pm, your pet food donation will earn you free fair admission.