VVAPL Blog
Victor Valley Teachers' Association Helps The Animals At VVAPL
Pet Paw-ty was sponsored by the Victor Valley Teachers' Association. They raised $1664.00 for the shelter and there were 20 adoptions, 20 microchips and 20 rabies vaccinations. They also donated lots of needed supplies and helped out at the shelter. We give them “Two Paws Up”!!
Successful Dog Vaccination, Microchip & Adoption Event
The City of Victorville low cost dog vaccination, microchip and VVAPL Dogs on the Go adoption event was a success! 47 dogs were microchipped and 6 dogs were adopted. Thank you Victorville Animal Control & all that came out today to license, vaccinate, microchip & adopt. We give you all
First Cruise Night Of 2018 Is A Success!
April 13 was our first cruise night of the year and two dogs were adopted and a lot of people came out to support us. Our shelter was given a check for $902! Thank you Rod French Promotions & Burgerlicious and all who came out for helping the animals at VVAPL. We give you “Two Paws
National Pet Month is observed in May 2018.
National Pet Month is a celebration of the benefits that pets bring to people's lives - and vice versa. It is observed annually in the United States in May and during the month of April in the United Kingdom. A pet is an animal kept primarily for a person's company or protection, as opposed
Chipotle Helps The Animals At VVAPL
Apple Valley Chipotle had a fundraiser for the shelter on March 19. A lot of people in the community came out to support us. It was good food for a great cause. We give them "Two Paws Up"
Sweet Bonded Pair Is Rescued By Working Dogs Rescue
Bonnie & Clyde were brought in to the shelter as strays. When it became obvious how bonded these two were, staff decided that they needed to stay together. Working Dogs Rescue seen them and wanted to help make sure they stayed together. They were rescued along with a sweet German Shepherd named
Adelanto Microchip Clinic Is A Success
VVAPL Humane Society and Adelanto Animal Control had a microchip clinic on March 17 and 70 dogs received microchips! The first 50 were free thanks to Adelanto Animal Control. We give them "Two Paws Up" Pictured from left~VVAPL Executive Director- Sherri Quinn, Adelanto Animal Control
National Dog Bite Prevention Week Is April 8-14
How do you avoid getting bit by a dog? Start by being polite and respecting the dog's personal space. Never approach an unfamiliar dog, especially one who's tied or confined behind a fence or in a car. Don't pet a dog—even your own—without letting them see and sniff you
Microchip Brings Missing Dog Home
Gina had been missing for 3 years when she was brought in to VVAPL by Animal Control. Thankfully, she was microchipped so she was reunited with her original owners who were beyond excited to have her back. Just another example of the importance of microchipping your pets.
Rhonda McCloud helps the dogs at VVAPL
Rhonda stopped by the shelter in February to sponsor 6 dogs! She manages Mental Health Dogs and also offered free training for each dog as well. We give her "Two Paws Up"
