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Adopted! Pet of the Week: Buddy, A Sweet Dog Ready for His Forever Home
Meet Buddy: A Sweet and Easygoing Dog Ready to Find His Forever Home Looking for a friendly, well-mannered companion to join your family? Meet Buddy, an easygoing young adult dog who’s as lovable as his name suggests! Estimated to be between 1 and...
Latest Posts
More Than a Matchmaker: The Role of Private Animal Shelters in Our Community
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Undervalued and Underfunded: The Quiet Crisis Facing Animal Shelters
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Spay, Neuter & Microchip: A Healthier, Safer Life for Your Pet
Many pet parents have questions about spaying, neutering, and microchipping—and for good reason....
Valley Humane Celebrates Adoption Center Grand Reopening on May 30, 2025
PLEASANTON, California—May 12, 2025— Having recently refurbished its pet adoption center, located...
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They’re cute, they’re cuddly…they couldn’t care less what we think! Life with a feline friend can be entertaining, exciting, and ever so rewarding. Cats are playful and particular, purring powerhouses of love and affection, whether classically mysterious and sphinx-like or goofy as a puppy. Find yourself a feline friend today!
Adopt a Dog
Man’s best friend. They’ve been there for us practically since time began, at our side, in our homes…counting on us to accept (and return) the love and affection they consistently offer. Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, each one able to wag, wriggle, or worm their way into our hearts. Discover a dog that delights you today!
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Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization, helping us rescue more animals and reach more people than we ever could alone! Put your talents to work in our community and make a difference, make new friends, and help make it all possible!
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Valley Humane Society’s community-focused rescue, resource, and education programs are made available through the generosity of individuals. Lend your support today and help create a world in which every animal is loved and every person knows the love of an animal!
Adopted! Pet of the Week: Big Bird
Meet Big Bird, the chatty new Mayor of Kitty City! Once the proud mama of our Sesame Street kittens, this sunshine-loving sweetheart now oversees her feline friends with warmth and wisdom. She’s known for her friendly meows, love of lounging in the Catio, and knack for turning any visitor into a fast friend. Big Bird is ready to retire her mayoral duties and find a home where she can keep the conversation going — and the cuddles coming. Come meet Big Bird at Valley Humane Society and see why she’s the purrfect mix of charm, chatter, and sunshine.
Adopted! Pet of the Week: Justice, the Super-Dog Ready to Join Your Fall Adventures
Looking for a heroic hiking buddy or a pint-sized protector to join you this fall? Meet Justice—the superdog who’s faster than a tennis ball! This active, affectionate pup is ready to leap into your life and fill your adventures with love and laughter.
Adopted! Pets of the Week: Daisy and Mazie, Bonded Pair of Adult Female Cats
Daisy and Mazie are a bonded pair of young adult polydactyl cats, their warm orange-and-cream coats resembling the perfect pumpkin spice latte. Sweet, unique, and inseparable, these sisters are looking for a home together. They’ve been living peacefully with other cats in Kitty City at Valley Humane Society, but mostly enjoy each other’s company. Best of all—their adoption fee is waived! Come meet this pumpkin spice duo and see if they’re the purr-fect addition to your family this fall.
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Valley Humane Society has worked to create a brighter future for cats and dogs in the Tri-Valley since 1987, encouraging and strengthening the bond between pets and people. As a 501(c)(3) we’re funded by the generosity of private donors, not government dollars or national humane organizations.
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