Join us for Kitty Christmas this Friday!

Kitty Christmas and Merry Mutts is Friday, December 4th from 4 to 8 pm!

Hello to all of the Valley Animal Center’s friends and colleagues!

You're invited to our Kitty Christmas and Merry Mutts Holiday Open House, this Friday, December 4th. The party will be going on from 4 to 8 pm, and we’d love to see you here celebrating the season with our shelter animals!

As always, your admission to the event is a donation to the shelter or a gift for the animals from our Holiday Wish List, which includes all of the supplies we need to take care of the dogs and cats every day. Your donations of paper towels, bleach, laundry detergent, and toys help us provide the best possible care for each deserving pet. And with over 400 pets to care for, it’s easy to see how we can use 40 pounds of laundry detergent each week!

Once you’re here at our shelter (right off the 168 Freeway at 3934 N. Hayston Ave.), you can enjoy a visit with the animals, yummy appetizers, and delicious wines provided by our friends at Water 2 Wine in Clovis. We’ve also got a huge assortment of holiday raffles going on, so please come and check them out!

Warmest Wishes for Your Holiday Season,

The Valley Animal Center Staff

Get your Raffle Tickets!

Attention Kitty Cat Caregivers!

If you've got a furry feline at home, check out this AWESOME raffle prize to be awarded at the Valley Animal Center's Kitty Christmas and Merry Mutts Holiday Open House on Friday, December 4th!

This one-0f-a-kind Feline Fantasies cat tree was made especially for Kitty Christmas by VAC Volunteers Tom and Tina Ellis. For only $1, you can purchase a ticket to win this amazing feline play area. The winner will be drawn at 7:30 pm on Friday, December 4th during our Kitty Christmas event.

In case you haven't joined us before, Kitty Christmas and Merry Mutts is the Valley Animal Center's annual holiday open house where we extend our shelter hours for one special evening full of holiday cheer.

From 4 to 8 pm, we'll be serving appetizers, delicious wines, and giving tours of the shelter. Your admission to this event is a gift for the animals from our Holiday Wish List, or a cash donation to the shelter. For more information, contact the Administrative Office at 559-233-8690.

We're in 9th Place - Help Us Make the Top 5 to Win $20,000!

The Valley Animal Center in is 9th Place in the Tom's of Maine Contest to Win $20,000!

The Valley Animal Center has been selected as one of the top 50 finalists in the Tom's of Maine "50 States of Good" contest to receive a $20,000 grant - and we need your to make it into the Top 5 and win $20,000! To enter the contest, we submitted a project proposal for a new program at the shelter called "Get Fit With Fido", and you can VOTE for our project every day to help us win!

The Idea

Put your best foot forward for homeless shelter dogs! Get Fit with Fido is an exercise program that includes a free, hour-long fitness walk to provide leash training to shelter dogs. Participants get fit, and fido gets a better chance of being adopted by learning obedience commands during the walk and the 2-hour dog training session immediately after.

Who Benefits

Valley residents who participate in this free program will benefit by receiving heart-healthy cardiovascular exercise, and their puppy partners will benefit, too. The dogs will receive exercise, valuable training, and gain increased exposure in the community, improving their chances of finding a forever home.

Objective

Get Fit with Fido will encourage fitness, community, and volunteerism; provide a free workout to citizens; and increase the number of dog adoptions in our no-kill shelter.

How YOU Can Help Bring This Project to Life

Visit the Tom's of Maine website, scroll down to find the Valley Animal Center's project Get Fit with Fido, and VOTE - once a day until October 30th! If you can't click the link above, paste this URL (http://www.tomsofmaine.com/community-involvement/project-sponsorships.aspx?tab=vote) into your web broswer to vote. Once you're there, set it to your home page so you can remember to vote for the dogs in our no-kill shelter every day! You can also make a big impact on our chances of winning by forwarding spreading the word to your friends, family, and coworkers!

Thanks in advance for your support. We are so excited for our shelter - and really hope our efforts together can bring this prize to the Fresno community!

Save the Date for Our Upcoming Events!

Saturday, November 7th

Holiday Bake and Craft Sale and Santa Paws Photos

10 am to 2 pm at the Valley Animal Center

Start your holiday shopping early at the Valley Animal Center! Visit vendor booths full of unique crafts and gift ideas, enjoy tasty treats from our bake sale to benefit the animals, and bring your pet to have their photo taken with Santa in time for those holiday cards!

Saturday, November 14th

Community Shopping Day at Macy's Fashion Fair

All Day Long at Macy's in Fashion Fair Mall

Purchase your $10 Community Shopping Day Savings Pass from the Valley Animal Center's Administrative Office anytime before Macy's best sale of the year! All of the money from your savings pass goes directly to our shelter animals - and all of the savings on holiday gifts go straight into your pocket!

Wednesday, November 18th

Volunteer Orientation at the Valley Animal Center

5:30 - 7:00 pm at the Valley Animal Center

Interested in volunteering at the Valley Animal Center? Attend our last Volunteer Orientation meeting for 2009 so you can get started! This meeting is mandatory for all prospective volunteers, so don't miss your last change until after the holidays!

Friday, December 4th

Kitty Christmas and Merry Mutts Holiday Open House

4:00 - 8:00 pm at the Valley Animal Center

It's the most wonderful time of year at the Valley Animal Center! A gift for the animals from our Wish List is your admission to this fun, annual event. Guests will enjoy appetizers, spirits, tours of the shelter, holiday raffles, and more. We hope you can join us!

Help the Valley Animal Center Win $20,000!

Help the Valley Animal Center Win $20,000!

The Valley Animal Center has been selected as one of the top 50 finalists in the Tom's of Maine "50 States of Good" contest to receive a $20,000 grant - and we need your help to win! To enter the contest, we submitted a project proposal for a new program at the shelter called "Get Fit With Fido", and you can VOTE for our project every day to help us win!

The Idea

Put your best foot forward for homeless shelter dogs! Get Fit with Fido is an exercise program that includes a free, hour-long fitness walk to provide leash training to shelter dogs. Participants get fit, and fido gets a better chance of being adopted by learning obedience commands during the walk and the 2-hour dog training session immediately after.

Who Benefits

Valley residents who participate in this free program will benefit by receiving heart-healthy cardiovascular exercise, and their puppy partners will benefit, too. The dogs will receive exercise, valuable training, and gain increased exposure in the community, improving their chances of finding a forever home.

Objective

Get Fit with Fido will encourage fitness, community, and volunteerism; provide a free workout to citizens; and increase the number of dog adoptions in our no-kill shelter.

How YOU Can Help Bring This Project to Life

Visit the Tom's of Maine website, scroll down to find the Valley Animal Center's project Get Fit with Fido, and VOTE - once a day until October 30th! If you can't click the link above, paste this URL (http://www.tomsofmaine.com/community-involvement/project-sponsorships.aspx?tab=vote) into your web broswer to vote. Once you're there, set it to your home page so you can remember to vote for the dogs in our no-kill shelter every day! You can also make a big impact on our chances of winning by forwarding spreading the word to your friends, family, and coworkers!

Thanks in advance for your support. We are so excited for our shelter - and really hope our efforts together can bring this prize to the Fresno community!

Congratulations to Jenny W.!

Congratulations to Jenny W. who won a $100 PETCO giftcard for signing up to receive the Valley Animal Center's FREE e-newsletter this weekend at Clovis Fest!

If you haven't signed up for VAC eNews yet, visit our homepage to sign up!

Thank You for Supporting the Valley Animal Center!

There are a variety of fun ways to help the homeless pets of the Valley Animal Center! Check out these great ideas from Frenso residents!

Happy Birthday to Cierra!

Cierra and her friends know how to throw a party! For her Disco-themed 13th Birthday celebration, Cierra asked friends to gather items from the Valley Animal Center's wish list in lieu of presents. Her big heart was a big help to our shelter animals!



Keeping It Casual!

The staff at TRISTAR Risk Management knows that helping the community is a great way to boost company morale. So, on Fridays, their awesome office team gets together for "Casual Fridays", where they pay $10 to charity for the opportunity to "dress down" at work. Thanks to all of the office team who kept it casual on behalf of the homeless dogs and cats in our shelter!

Support the Valley Animal Center through the S.H.A.R.E.S. Program!

Support the Valley Animal Center Every Time You go to the Supermarket!

With the S.H.A.R.E.S. Card, every time you purchase your groceries at Save Mart, Food Maxx, or any other store in the Save Mart family, Valley Animal Center benefits!

Ask how you can get your own S.H.A.R.E.S. Card and start contributing today!

For more information or to request your card, contact the Valley Animal Center’s Administrative Office at (559) 233-8690 or email info@valleyanimal.org.

Some restrictions apply. Visit the Save Mart S.H.A.R.E.S. Program website for details.

Valley Animal Center Dog Bathing Station - Now Open!

The Valley Animal Center’s Dog Bathing Station:
Now Open to Dogs 2 - 40 lbs

What We Offer

Regular Bath  Flea/Tick Bath  Conditioner
Ear Cleaning  Teeth Cleaning  Nail Trim
Pet Perfume

Please call the Dog Adoption Center to schedule an appointment at (559) 233-8717
Ask for Debra Baker!

Bathing appointments will begin August 13, 2009

See our available packages below:

PKG 1 $25.00

Regular Bath
Conditioner
Teeth Brushed
Pet Perfume

PKG 2 $35.00

Regular Bath
Conditioner
Teeth Brushed
Nail Trim
Pet Perfume

PKG 3 $45.00

Flea/Tick Bath
Conditioner
Ears Cleaned
Teeth Brushed
Nail Trim
Pet Perfume

Coming Soon.... E-News from the Valley Animal Center!

The Valley Animal Center is going GREEN, and the dogs and cats of our shelter want your email address so we can send you the latest and greatest Valley Animal Center news! Use the signup form below, and keep an eye out for our e-newsletter in your inbox, soon!

Sign up for our Email Newsletter

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!

We've got a Real Hero at the Valley Animal Center

Congratulations to our own American Red Cross Real Animal Rescue Hero –
Shelter Manager Ralph Elliott!

Ralph is being recognized as a Real Hero by the Fresno-Madera American Red Cross for rescuing frequent shelter visitor Jackson from a near-fatal choking on a rawhide treat in our office. Jackson (and the VAC staff) nominated Ralph to win this prestigious award, and he was chosen as the most heroic applicant!

Ralph Elliott is our hero!

Ralph will receive his award on Thursday, March 26th at the Real Heroes Celebration Dinner at Grand Occasions in Fresno. If you would like information about the event, please speak to a staff member, or call the Fresno-Madera American Red Cross at (559) 455-1000.

Jackson Says:

"Ralph is my hero! Be sure to congratulate him on
his big award from the Red Cross!"


You can be a hero, too! Learn Pet First Aid at the Valley Animal Center! Just ask a staff member for details!

Don't Miss the Change Campaign Kick-Off - Saturday March 7th!

It's that time of year...

The Valley Animal Center's Change Campaign has begun, and we need your support collecting spare change for our shelter pets!

This Saturday, March 7th, the Valley Animal Center will be kicking off the Change Campaign at Union Bank's Fashion Fair branch located at 565 E. Shaw Ave.. Come see us from 10 am - 1 pm, and bring your change! The first 25 people who put their change into the Union Bank change machine will receive a free "Paw Patrol" t-shirts from the Valley Animal Center. The Union Bank staff (and their pets!) will also have special goodies to hand out to every person and pet who brings the coins to cash in for our shelter!

Thank you to 6th year event sponsor Union Bank!

Laurie West from Alice 96.7 will also be on hand to celebrate pets this Saturday, so come visit her, and the pets of the Valley Animal Center!

For more information about how you can help with the Change Campaign, or about this fun event, call the Valley Animal Center's Administrative Office at 559-233-8690.

We'll see you this Saturday!

Round-of-a-Paws to Girl Scout Troop #964!

Round-of-a-Paws!

Thank you to the young ladies of Girl Scout Troop #964 for making beautiful blankets for the dogs and cats in our shelter! Our animals appreciate your hard work!

Do you have a Girl Scout Troop or group looking for a service project helping animals? Create blankets like Troop #964, or visit our website to download a copy of our Wish List. Your group can hold a supply drive to collect items our shelter needs each and every day, from paper towels to pet treats!

You can also visit the Valley Animal Center's booth at the Girl Scouts of Central California South's "World Thinking Day" at the Fresno Convention Center Exhibit Hall on Saturday, February 28th from 10 am to 3 pm! We hope to see you there!

Valentine Adopt-a-Thon - This Saturday!

The Valley Animal Center wants YOU to find the Love of Your Life this Valentine's Day during our Valentine Adopt-a-Thon!

Animals from the Valley Animal Center will be available for adoption at the following locations this Saturday, February 14th!

• Cricket Wireless – 6460 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno, CA 93710 – 11 am to 3 pm



• The Brass Unicorn – 845 E. Fern Ave., Fresno, CA 93728 – 11 am to 2 pm



• Whitie’s Pets – 5215 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno, CA 93710 – 11 am to 2 pm
  


• Cheryl’s Fancy Critter Tags and Pet Boutique – 950 Herndon Ave., Clovis, CA 93612 – 11 am to 2 pm



• The Valley Animal Center - 3934 N. Hayston Ave., Fresno, CA 93726 - 10 am - 4:30 pm

To help more animals find a home this February, we're offering $14 off the adoption fee for almost any pet - so come see us at any of these locations!

Thank you!

Special thanks go out to Cricket Wireless and Liberty Tax Services for arranging a super-special Valentine Adopt-a-Thon event at their Blackstone and Sierra location! Be sure to join us from 11 am to 3 pm for lots of fun and FREE activities, including a live radio remote with Radio Que Onda, KOND 92.1 from 11 am to 1 pm, free bounce house, and of course, pet adoptions! There will also be free barbequed hot dogs, cookies, sweets, and more courtesy of Liberty Tax Services. Don't miss the fun!

"Find the Love of YOUR Life" - adopt a pet this Valentine's Day!

Ready to Respond to Save Lives...

Valley Animal Center Staff and Volunteers Join the Community Emergency Response Team!

If you've noticed some commotion at the Valley Animal Center this month, you might be getting a glimpse of the first volunteer responders in the event of a major crisis in our own town.

The Valley Animal Center is excited to be hosting Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) training at our facility, and for our staff and volunteers to be getting trained to respond to a disaster. This includes training on medical emergency support, search and rescue efforts, disaster support psychology, fire response (see picture below), and more

For more information on C.E.R.T. training, visit the Community Emergency Response Team of Fresno's website at http://www.certfresno.org/.

The C.E.R.T. students - including Director of Development Kelly Joos, Shelter Manager Ralph Elliott, Assistant Shelter Manager Lisa Gallyer, and VAC Volunteers Jackie Villicana and Ann Locey

Find the "Love of Your Life" this Valentine's Day!

Looking for love in all the wrong places?

Can't find that special someone to warm your heart?

Come to the Valley Animal Center - the "Love of Your Life" is waiting to meet you!

This February, the Valley Animal Center wants you to fill your home and your heart with love by adopting a shelter pet. From February 1st through February 28th, you can take $14 off the adoption fee of any dog, puppy, cat, or kitten (excluding Senior, Special Needs, and Feral cats - available every day for the low fee of only $35). Curious who you might meet?

Cooper

I am a: Young, 1 year old, bachelor
Body type/Breed: Buff, athletic, Domestic Short Hair, Gray Tabby (Declawed)
Seeking: Some young ladies who aren’t afraid to show me a good time
Best qualities: Sweet face and Personality- a gentleman above the rest.
Turn-ons: Outgoing, active types, who don’t mind chilling out with the TV or good pillow talk

I’m a young guy who has gained plenty of maturity in my short life. I don’t care about age or children, I just want someone to love. I can be a great snuggle bug but would never admit that in public! I’m pretty open to any relationship, so why don’t we meet up and see what comes about? I’ll be here at Valley Animal Center- Room 2.

Coco


I am a: Young, 2 year old, Bachelorette
Body type/Breed: Slim, athletic, Pomeranian Mix
Seeking: Someone who will give me a ton of attention and would love to pamper me
Best Qualities: Outgoing, Excitable attitude, great smile and luxurious coat
Turn-ons: Younger, active types who are not afraid to shower a girl with plenty of pampering, affection, and love

Hello, my name is CoCo, I’m a sweet girl who loves to party and spend time going out and having a good time! In my free time I enjoy hanging out with someone who can give me plenty of attention! I’m a loving girl who just wants an honest chance at another relationship.

It's free to look!

Adoption Centers open Monday - Saturday, 10 am to 4:30 pm.

Come meet the love of your life - and take $14 off this February!

Round-of-a-Paws to Build-a-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation

Round-of-a-Paws!

Thank you to the Build-a-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation for awarding a $1,000 grant to the Valley Animal Center!

The $1,000 grant will be used to provide for the care of the dogs and cats awaiting adoption in our shelter. From all of us (including our furry, four-legged friends) - THANK YOU!

The Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation is committed to making life more bearable for children, families and pets, in need of a helping paw. With the sale of each full-sized Bearemy’s Kennel Pals® friend -- a collection of Build‑A‑Bear Workshop® plush dogs -- one dollar is donated to domestic pet programs including local animal shelters, stray pet rescue and rehabilitation organizations, and pet education programs around the country such as the Valley Animal Center. To learn more, please visit http://www.buildabear.com/.

Disaster Training Workshop Held at the Valley Animal Center

Photo: Lauren Shiebelhut, Adoption Counselor, works on the logistics of planning an emergency shelter with her group while Instructor Susan Keyes answers a question.

What an exciting weekend – and not just because of the inauguration! The Valley Animal Center hosted the Humane Society of the United States for Disaster Animal Response Team (D.A.R.T.) training from January 16th through 18th. 26 students, including four Valley Animal Center employees, attended the workshop.

Three intense days covering everything they would need to know to help animals in a disaster culminated in a very exciting and realistic tabletop exercise. Nadine Berumen, Adoption Counselor, said “I felt really inspired to be around so many people who feel as passionate about helping animals as I do. I’m even more motivated to practice my pet CPR and first aid!”

Assistant Shelter Manager Lisa Gallyer noted that although the tabletop exercise was frustrating at times, “It really helped me to focus on what happens during a disaster. I learned a lot and hopefully will be prepared to help if something goes wrong in our community.”

The Valley Animal Center was delighted to be able to host this workshop for interested volunteers in the community, and we’re already looking forward to next month’s “Bridging the Communication Gap: Spanish for Shelters” seminar. For more information about these and other educational opportunities at the Valley Animal Center, email Education Coordinator Jessica Handly at Jessica.handly@valleyanimal.org.