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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 Rikki's adoption status with email updates.
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Rikki

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Fresno, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Buffy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buffy

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Fresno, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Shaun Paw's adoption status with email updates.
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Shaun Paw

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Fresno, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bee-Yonsay's adoption status with email updates.
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Bee-Yonsay

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
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

Sierra Cares Animal Advocates

P. O. Box 488,
Oakhurst, CA 93644

Innocent Angels Sanctuary

Coarsegold, CA 93614

We'll also keep you updated on Dusty's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Dusty

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Old English Sheepdog

Male, 11 mos
Ahwahnee, CA
We'll also keep you updated on DUKE's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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DUKE

Great Pyrenees

Male, 6 mos
Visalia, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lee's adoption status with email updates.
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Lee

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Fresno, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Prince's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Prince

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Fresno, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cat 26014 (Margo)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Cat 26014 (Margo)

Maine Coon

Female, Young
Parlier, CA

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