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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

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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 Natalia's adoption status with email updates.
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Natalia

Chihuahua

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

Beagle

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 4 mos
Fresno, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pudding's adoption status with email updates.
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Pudding

Domestic Shorthair

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

Chihuahua

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

Chihuahua

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

Border Collie/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Chihuahua

Female, 6 mos
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

K9 Rescue Ltd.

P.O. Box 175,
Woodlake, CA 93286

Valley Oak SPCA

9800 Camp Drive,
Visalia, CA 93291

Feral Paws Rescue Group

5887 W McKinley Avenue,
Fresno, CA 93722

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

Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Fresno, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A243359's adoption status with email updates.
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A243359

German Shepherd Dog

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

Husky

Female, 10 mos
Fresno, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tory's adoption status with email updates.
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Tory

Domestic Shorthair

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

Dutch Shepherd/Dutch Shepherd

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Parlier, CA

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