Some dogs walk into your heart. Pogo bounces. This 20-pound bundle of spring-loaded joy is a young adult mixed-breed dog who came to Valley Humane Society in June from our friends at Tri City Animal...
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Pet Adoptions at Richert Lumber Ace Hardware
Meet Your Match: Valley Humane Society Adoption Event at Richert Lumber Ace Hardware Valley Humane Society is bringing some of our adoptable friends to Richert Lumber Ace Hardware in Pleasanton, and...
Adopted: Dallas “Dally” Winston
Stay Gold, Dally: The Last of the Outsiders Litter Is Looking for His Crew When a litter of pups arrived at Valley Humane Society this spring, the staff named them after the crew from S.E. Hinton's...
Dog Adoptions at Murphy’s Paw in Pleasanton
Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 9, 2026: Valley Humane Society is teaming up with Murphy's Paw for a dog adoption event in the heart of downtown Pleasanton. Join us in front of 410 Main Street...
California Adopt-a-Pet Day 2026
Join us on Saturday, June 6, 2026 for California Adopt-a-Pet Day, a statewide celebration that opens shelter doors and invites the community to meet the pets ready for their next chapter. Valley...
Adopted: Peanut Brittle
Meet Peanut Brittle: A Sweet Senior Ready for His Golden Days Some sweet things only get better with age, and Peanut Brittle is the proof. This gentle senior pup is an old-fashioned classic, the...
Paws in the Parking Lot: A Free Community Dog Treat Tasting & Adoption Event
Paws in the Parking Lot: A Free Community Dog Treat-Tasting & Adoption Event Mark your calendars and grab your leash! Danville's own Champ's Pet Kitchen is bringing the community together for a...
Adopted: Tim Drake
Meet Tim Drake: The Boy Wonder of Valley Humane Society Every great hero has an origin story, and Tim Drake's begins in Stockton. This 10-pound mixed breed pup was found as a stray and transferred...
Adopted: Sunny D the Dog
Meet Sunny D: The Sunshine-Filled Pup Ready to Brighten Your Home He's part cuddle bug, part adventure seeker — and his adoption fee is waived. Just like the drink that shares his name, Sunny D is...
Ready to Adopt?
If you've already perused our adoptable cat and dog listings, reviewed what to expect from the adoption process, and understand the applicable fees and requirements, let's get started! Here's a link to our online adoption application.