This blog was written by Kaushal Pethe, Valley Humane's Community Programs Senior Manager. September is National Literacy Month, which has me thinking about the significance of reading and how it...
Pleasanton
Wine, Wags, and New Beginnings: October Happy Hour at Rubino Estates Winery
Grab a glass and meet your new best friend. Valley Humane Society is joining Rubino Estates Winery for their monthly Happy Hour on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30pm, and this month's...
Adoption Fees Waived This Weekend!
All Adoption Fees Waived This Weekend To celebrate the end of Clear the Shelters month, a national adoption campaign with NBC and NBC Bay Area, Valley Humane Society is waiving all adoption fees...
New Volunteer Orientation
Become a Volunteer with Valley Humane Society Want to become an animal care volunteer with Valley Humane Society? We are hosting our New Volunteer Orientation on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The...
Adopted! Shake ‘n Bake
Shake 'n Bake: The Wobbly Kitten Who Turns Every Room Into a Party Some cats tiptoe into your life. Shake 'n Bake wobbles in at full speed, trips over her own enthusiasm, and immediately decides you...
FULL: New Volunteer Orientation
This orientation is currently full. Please join us for the next one, on Tuesday, Oct 6th, from 5-6 pm. RSVP for the October session here. Become a Volunteer with Valley Humane Society Want to become...
Adopted! Pogo: The Bouncy, Cuddly Little Dog Ready to Spring Into Your Life
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...
New Volunteer Orientation
Become a Volunteer with Valley Humane Society Want to become an animal care volunteer with Valley Humane Society? We are hosting our New Volunteer Orientation on Wednesday, August 11, 2026. The...
New Volunteer Orientation
Become a Volunteer with Valley Humane Society Want to become an animal care volunteer with Valley Humane Society? We are hosting our New Volunteer Orientation on Wednesday, August 11, 2026. The...
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...
Adopted: Jerry and Clover
Jerry & Clover: Kitty City's Current Dynamic Duo If Kitty City had a class clown, Jerry would be wearing the crown, and Clover would be his number one fan. This bonded pair of cats is looking...
Adopted: Doritos, a Bold and Snack-Sized Puppy at Valley Humane Society
Doritos is a 5-month-old mixed breed puppy bringing bold flavor to Valley Humane Society in Pleasanton. With a striking black and tan coat and a personality that blends sweet and spicy in all the...
Adopted: Bean, a Sweet, Small Adoptable Dog
Meet Bean: A Sweet Small Adoptable Dog at Valley Humane Society Every good Bean needs time to sprout, and this little legume is no exception. Bean is a 10-pound, white mixed breed with soft eyes, a...
Adopted: Po, A Big, Bold Adoptable Cat Looking for His Forever Home
Meet Po: A Big, Bold Adoptable Cat Looking for His Forever Home Named after Master Po Ping from Kung Fu Panda, Po lives up to his namesake in every way. He's a 15-pound, brown-and-white Domestic...
LPC Run for Higher Education & Tri-Valley Nonprofits
Here's a fun way for you to support Valley Humane Society this spring. Join us on Saturday, April 25 at Las Positas College for the LPC Run for Higher Education & Tri-Valley Nonprofits. You can...
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.