Wellness Wednesdays - Low Cost Health Exams... for Your Pet!

With budgets tightening in every household, the Valley Animal Center knows that giving your pet the care they need may sometimes be challenging. But did you know we have a Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic right here at our shelter? Our clinic can provide you with a wide variety of services at a reduced cost, ensuring you can provide your precious pet with all the things they need.

One of the newest services offered in our clinic is low-cost health exams during our "Wellness Wednesdays". For only $25, your pet can visit our Veterinarian for their complete annual exam. Should the clinic staff find anything wrong, we can help you with low-cost treatment options, too. For more information, call the shelter staff at 559-233-8554 between 10:00 am and 4:30 pm, any day of the week!

Cat Food Recall Announced

Attention Finicky Felines and Protective Pet Parents!

The FDA has announced a voluntary recall of NUTRO dry cat food products. If your kitty is enjoying NUTRO kibble, please review this information immediately to ensure your pet is healthy and happy.

And remember... the Valley Animal Center's spay, neuter, and vaccination clinic is now offering low-cost Pet Wellness Exams! For only $25, your pet can visit our Veterinarian, ensuring they have a clean bill of health. To schedule an appointment, contact the Cat Adoption Center at 559-233-8554, or visit our website for more information.

Don't Forget to Submit Your Photos!

The Deadline to the Valley Animal Center's Pet Calendar Contest is Approaching Fast...

Don't Forget to Send Us Your Photos!

Up until July 31st, the Valley Animal Center will be accepting pet photographs for our 2010 Pet Photo Calendar. For just $10, you can enter a photo of your pet for a chance to be one of the 12 featured pets of the month. And, even if your pet isn't one of our 12 special stars, their photo will be featured somewhere in the calendar. Calendars will be available for purchase in October, or can be preordered at the Valley Animal Center for $12 (+ $4 shipping if you would like your calendar mailed to you).

See your precious pet in our calendar!

For more information about the Valley Animal Center's Pet Photo Contest, call the Administrative Office at 559-233-8690, or email info@valleyanimal.orfg to request an entry form.

Hurry - contest ends July 31st!

Your Dog Could Be America's Next Dog Model!

Does Your Canine Companion Have What it Takes to be "America's Next Dog Model"?

Find out - apply your pooch to compete in the "America's Next Dog Model" at the Valley Animal Center's 17th Annual Cool Cats and Doggie Divas event on Saturday, July 11th!

This year, the Valley Animal Center will be holding this fun annual event at Grand Occasions of Fresno from 5 to 10 pm on July 11th, 2009. As always, this special night will include a cocktails and a gourmet dinner, incredible silent and live auctions, live music, and of course, the “America’s Next Dog Model” fashion show.

Local canines are encouraged to download an application, and apply to be a model in the show. Applications will be accepted until June 1st, and will be reviewed by a panel of judges who will select the canine contenders in the contest. Winning models will be notified by June 3rd, and then can begin collecting pledges for the Valley Animal Center to become "America's Next Dog Model". Canine models will also be elligible for the "Best Dressed" and "Miss/Mr. Congeniality" awards.

If you would like your pampered pooch to be featured in the fashion show, please visit our website to download an application. Hurry - applications are due June 1st!

For more information, contact the Valley Animal Center's Administrative Office at 559-233-8690.

Thank You Valley Students!

Character Counts When Caring for Animals!

Thank you to local students for your compassionate care for our animals!

The Valley Animal Center is so proud of all of the students who participated in our 2009 "Caring Counts When Caring for Animals" contest during our Annual Change Campaign. Today, the Valley Animal Center was presented a check for $2,132.50 from Clark Intermediate School in Clovis. The Clark Students raised the most money of any school group in the history of the Change Campaign, thanks to the hard work of Rosemary Graff and her Auxilary Education class!

We are so proud of all of the schools who collected spare change for our animals, and wanted to extend a special thank you to Susan Hoffman's class at Garfield Elementary School, Michelle Stilson and the first grade teachers at Harvest Elementary, Laura Cardin and the Alta Sierra Intermediate Ecology Club, Century Elementary, and all of the other schools and students who helped collect change for our animals!

Thank you to Miss Hoffamn's Class at Garfield Elementary who raised over $1,500 for the shelter!

In addition to school visits, the Valley Animal Center is now offering field trips for local students. For more information, please contact the Administrative Office at 559-233-8690.

Thank you students and teachers!!

Thank You Volunteers and Legacy Society Members!

Thank You Volunteers and Charter Legacy Society Members!

Volunteers and Charter Legacy Society Members enjoying a special appreciation event

Earlier this month, the Valley Animal Center hosted a special after-hours event to honor the Volunteers and Legacy Society members who have helped make our organization's dreams a reality since the begining.

Charter Members of the Valley Animal Center Legacy Society

Special awards were presented to these outstanding Volunteers, and the Legacy Society Charter Members were introduced. We are especially grateful to these individuals who have included the Valley Animal Center in their estate plans to ensure that our animals are cared for in the years to come.

If you are interested in joining the Valley Animal Center Legacy Society, or would like more information about planning your estate, please contact Director of Development Kelly Joos at (559) 233-8690, or email kelly.joos@valleyanimal.org.

The Shelter Staff with the Valley Animal Center's Youth Volunteer Humane Hero Nominee, Riley

Even if you aren't ready to begin planning your estate, you can make a difference by volunteering in our shelter. If you are 12 or older, and want to become a volunteer, please attend our next Volunteer Orientation Meeting on Tuesday, April 28th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. For more information, contact the Administrative Office at (559) 233-8690.

Shop Barnes and Noble to Support the Valley Animal Center this Saturday!

If you love books and love animals, stop by Barnes and Noble this Saturday, March 21st, for the Valley Animal Center's Book Faire Fundraiser - and a free story time with the animals!

Barnes and Noble is supporting the 2009 Valley Animal Center Change Campaign by inviting us to their Rierpark store this Saturday. Shop anytime during the store's regular hours from 9 am to 11 pm with the voucher below, and 10% or more of your purchase will be donated to the Valley Animal Center!

If you have little ones at home, you might also want to check out the Valley Animal Center's free story time in the Children's Department from 11 am to 12 pm. Barnes and Noble staff will be reading animal stories aloud to children while they visit with our Change Campaign Spokesanimals Jackson and Cricket. Kids can even complete a free animal craft to take home!

So, don't forget to support our no-kill shelter by shopping Barnes and Noble this Saturday! Print out the voucher - and come see us in the store!