Valley Animal Center in Fresno, California
About Valley Animal Center
Valley Animal Center is an animal shelter in Fresno, Fresno County, California. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2000. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Animal Rescue of Fresno, about 0.2 mi away.
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36.78927, -119.74713
What Valley Animal Center does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Yes
- Cats Yes
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Animal Rescue of Fresno4545 E Dakota Ave, Fresno, CAAnimal rescue0.2 mi
- Fresno Animal Center5277 E Airways Blvd, Fresno, CAAnimal shelter1.8 mi
- Clovis Animal Services908 Villa Ave, Clovis, CAAnimal control2.7 mi
- Central California Animal Disaster Team7940 N Maple Ave Ste 109, Fresno, CAAnimal rescue4.3 mi
- Fresno TNR7425 North Palm Bluffs Avenue, Fresno, CAAnimal shelter5.2 mi
- Miss Winkles Pet Adoption Center85 N Temperance Ave, Clovis, CAAnimal shelter5.4 mi
- Fresno Humane Animal Services1510 W Dan Ronquillo Dr, Fresno, CAAnimal control5.6 mi
- Spca Small Animal Hospital103 S Hughes Ave, Fresno, CASPCA5.8 mi
- Central California SPCA103 S Hughes Ave, Fresno, CASPCA5.9 mi
- Trinity Animal Care Services2539 S Bundy Dr, Fresno, CAAnimal control6.5 mi
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Where is Valley Animal Center located?
Valley Animal Center is at 3934 N Hayston Ave, Fresno, CA 93726 in Fresno County.
What are the hours of Valley Animal Center?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (559) 233-8690 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Valley Animal Center?
Start on valleyanimal.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Valley Animal Center?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Valley Animal Center tax-deductible?
Valley Animal Center matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 77-0540565), with reported annual revenue of about $2,382,354. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.