Life With Pets
Quality of Life Scale
We all love our pets, but eventually, their quality of life may decline as they age. A Quality of Life Scale can be a helpful way to objectively assess your dog’s comfort, happiness, and overall well-being.
Dog Chocolate Toxicity Meter
Most humans love indulging in their favorite chocolate treat but unfortunately, ingesting chocolate can result in significant illness for your dog. Chocolate is toxic for your dog because it contains both caffeine and a chemical called theobromine...
Home Safety Guide for Pet Owners
Check out this guide so you can understand the many health hazards present in the average home, and make quick impactful changes to make your home safer for your pets. It includes common household hazards, toxic “people” food, home and yard...
Dog Registration/Licensing
All dogs over the age of 4 months are required by law to be licensed in the area that they live. Find information on local licensing departments here!
Disaster Preparedness
Planning ahead to meet your pet’s needs in the face of an emergency is always a good idea. Valley Humane Society offers the follow links to help pet guardians make plans that include their animals.
- Red Cross Pet and Disaster Safety
- Red Cross Pet Disaster Safety Checklist
- FEMA Caring for Animals
- National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition
- US Insurance Agents
What happens to your pet if something happens to you? Download and fill out an Emergency Pet Profile to give caregivers an idea of your pet’s health and preferences.
Dog-Friendly Wineries
Valley Humane Society is grateful for the support we receive from the local winegrowers community here in the Tri-Valley. From participation in community events like Wine & Wags and Yappy Hour, to our partnerships with Darcie Kent Vineyards on their DogDay label and Ruby Hill Winery on Cuvée Dray, the enthusiasm for our lifesaving programs has made a tremendous impact in the lives of countless animals. If you’re looking to enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting with your four-legged companion, view this list of dog-friendly wineries courtesy of the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association. Cheers!
Pet Loss Support Group
The death of a companion animal can be devastating, sometimes even causing greater pain than the death of a human family member. Guilt over this, or the decision to euthanize a pet, may add to the suffering. The Tri-Valley Community Pet Loss Support Group creates a safe place to share memories, learn the grieving process, and find ideas to memorialize a pet.
Dates: 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month
Time: 7 – 8:30 pm
Location: 739 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566
To register: Please call Michele at (925) 307-6511 or Leslie at (925) 216-2569 to sign up. There is no fee to attend, but registrants are asked to participate in a phone interview prior to attending.
Rescue Help
Local Rescues & Shelters
Dog Breed Rescue Groups
