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Valley Animal Center

Animal shelter in Fresno, CA

Valley Animal Center houses thousands of dogs and cats annually until they are placed in loving homes. Majority of our shelter animals are rescued from local animal control agencies who have no more space for their animals. Even animals who have been abused, mistreated, abandoned, and injured are cared for and nurtured until a loving home is ready to adopt them.

We are easily accessible to the residents of the entire six-county region it serves. Even individuals from out of the area and out of state have come to Valley Animal Center to adopt animals from us and utilize our clinic services.

Our mission is to unite dogs and cat with loving people but it does not simply end at the adoption process. With our low-cost clinic, a membership-based dog park, and humane education resources found on our website, we want to ensure our community has easy access to resources that will help them along in their pet ownership journey.

Cat Adoption Center: 559-233-8554 / cats@valleyanimal.org

Dog Adoption Center: 559-233-8717 / dogs@valleyanimal.org

Dr. James W. Thornton Dog Park: 559-233-8708 / dogpark@valleyanimal.org

Clinic Services: 559-233-8706 / clinic@valleyanimal.org

Administration Office: 559-233-8690 / info@valleyanimal.org

Contact
Address
3934 N. Hayston Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
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Meet their adoptable pets

3934 N. Hayston Ave.

Fresno, CA 93726

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Valley Animal Center

We'll also keep you updated on Gordon's adoption status with email updates.
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Gordon

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Fresno, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Janis's adoption status with email updates.
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Janis

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Fresno, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tappy's adoption status with email updates.
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Tappy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs 5 mos
Fresno, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Fernanda's adoption status with email updates.
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Fernanda

Chihuahua

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
Fresno, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cupid's adoption status with email updates.
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Cupid

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Fresno, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Crock Pot's adoption status with email updates.
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Crock Pot

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 10 mos
Fresno, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Golem's adoption status with email updates.
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Golem

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Fresno, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Reba's adoption status with email updates.
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Reba

Boxer

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Fresno, CA

Shelter FAQs

Valley Animal Center serves the entire six-county Central Valley region as a no-kill adoption center for dogs and cats. Out of area/out of state adoptions are also considered, as long as all requirements are met.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

For all dog adoptions, we do require a meet and greet with any other dogs that are in your household.

Adoption application

https://valleyanimal.org/adoption-info/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Valley Animal Center

Tulare Animal Services

3817 South K Street,
Tulare, CA 93274

The Cat House on the Kings - Sanctuary

7120 S. Kings River Road,
Parlier, CA 93648

Community Cats Count

Fresno, CA 93705

We'll also keep you updated on Tex Tuxedo's adoption status with email updates.
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Tex Tuxedo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Fresno, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cal's adoption status with email updates.
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Cal

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Fresno, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ruffnut's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruffnut

Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs
Fresno, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cat 25842 (Petra)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Cat 25842 (Petra)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Parlier, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Savannah's adoption status with email updates.
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Savannah

Australian Shepherd

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Fresno, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Helga's adoption status with email updates.
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Helga

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Tulare, CA

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