Tootsie and Huey

Tootsie found her home early this morning! A nice lady who lives on her own saw Tootsie in the paper and just fell in love. Tootsie even sat in the lady's lap. What a perfect match.

Huey was also adopted! Huey had been with us for over a year, so t

his was a huge adoption. The family he went home with had been coming to visit him for about a month before they made the big decision.

Congratulations to both of these amazing cats.

**UPDATE 12/11/2010

I received a phone call from the woman who adopted Tootsie on Friday. She exclaimed to me how great Tootsie was doing. I was ecstatic. Tootsie was a cat who I had seriously contemplating rescuing if she had stayed with us much longer. Tootsie had a rough life. Back when she was around 2, she was brought to VHS, and immediately adopted.

Her name those eight long years ago was Socks. After being in a home about seven years, it stopped working out between her owners and her. They just were not getting along anymore. So, they brought her back to us. Tootsie was such a shy cat and did not trust anybody. To the day she was adopted, she was still untrusting, not letting anybody hold her. As a senior cat, shelter situations are never easy either. The older the cat, the harder it is to adjust, no matter how hard we try to make everything perfect.

Regardless, after a long 11 month stay with us, she finally found her forever home. The nice woman saw her picture in the Independent newspaper and knew she had to be an angel to this sweet cat. Congratulations Tootsie. I miss you everyday.

As for Huey, his new family could not be any happier with him. They let us know how happy he seems to be, and how he is inquisitive and curious in his new home. They absolutely adore him, and are so happy at how great of a cat he turned out to be. Huey came to us in November of 2009. He was a young kitten at the time, that our vet tech had been feeding in her neighborhood. After she realized how shy and scared he was, she took him in to VHS's adoption program. Long story short, he never did adjust to a shelter life. He preferred to spend the day laying in his litter box, napping. All of our staff and volunteers hoped and wished for him everyday that he would find a home. Thank goodness he finally found one, and with the best family anybody could have ever wished for him!

Pet of the Week: Velma, Scooby, Shaggy, and Freddie

"Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you? That’s an easy question! Scooby Doo, along with his feline family, Freddie, Velma, and Shaggy are here at Valley Humane Society. Velma is a stunning young Calico that enjoys chatting and lounging in the sun. Shaggy and Freddie are orange and white kittens, while Scooby is grey and white. Along with these feline friends, we have an abundance of other cats and dogs available for adoptions. To learn more about our adoptable animals, call 925-426-8656 or visit the website www.valleyhumane.org for more information. Valley Humane Society is located at 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton and is open Tues- Sat from 11AM to 5PM.”

Patch Article: Finding a Good Boarding Kennel

Below is the link for the Pet Corner article of the week. This week it is about finding a good boarding kennel for the holiday traveling season.

Happy reading!

http://pleasanton.patch.com/articles/finding-a-good-boarding-kennel-for-the-holidays

Lilly and Phillie

Last Saturday was a success for puppy Phillie. Phillie found a home with a great couple who had recently lost their Shiitzu. Phillie filled that hole in their hearts immediately!

And this past Tuesday, Lilly, the french bulldog, found her forever home!

I am so happy for Lilly. Lilly came into our adoption program 4 years ago as a young dog. She was adopted out to a loving mom who was ecstatic to take in a rescue dog with so much heart. Unfortunately for both the mom and Lilly, her owner was diagnosed with a medical condition that made her unable to care for Lilly anymore. We took Lilly back in, promising to her we would find her the best home possible. And, we did. Her new family is amazing, and absolutely adores her. Congratulations Lilly.

Pet of the Week: Tootsie

“November is Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month. Do you have a place in your home and heart for one of our homeless, senior pets? Nobody wants to spend the holidays alone, especially the senior citizens of Kitty City. Pictured, Tootsie was surrendered to us in January of 2010 and is still searching for her forever home. Tootsie is around ten years old and is very lonely here in her kennel. We also have Cupid, a ten year old declawed Siamese. To learn more about how heart-warming it is to adopt an older animal, call 925-426-8656 or visit the websitewww.valleyhumane.org for more information on our adoptable pets. Valley Humane Society is located at 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton and is open Tues- Sat from 11AM to 5PM.”

Patch Article: Handling Grief

Below is the link for the Pet Corner article of the week. This week it is about helping a pet handle grief.

Happy reading!

http://pleasanton.patch.com/articles/pet-corner-dealing-with-grief

Puppies!

This Saturday from 11AM to 1PM we will have four terrier mix puppies here at the shelter. The puppies are "The Baseball Litter".

We also have Lilly- a 5 year old french bulldog, Jac

k- a 1 year old chihuahua/whippet mix, and Count Dracula- a 2 year old Dachsund mix.

To adopt a dog from Valley Humane Society, it is $200. This includes vaccinations (up to date), the micro chip, the spay or neuter, flea control, and parasite control.

Since we are so small, we do take in applications for our dogs and puppies before choosing a home. Our Dog Adoption Committee reviews all applicants very carefully before choosing. The Committee takes into account what will best for not only the family, but also the pet.

We will be taking applications from 11AM to 1PM on Saturday, November 20. Then, that afternoon we will be informing applicants of our decision.

Please contact us with any questions.

Pet of the Week: Ranger, Rockie, Blue Jay, and Phillie

“Are you a baseball fan that is sad the season has ended? If so, we have four adoptable puppies named after famous Baseball teams, so that the sport can live on in your home! Blue Jay, Ranger, Phillie, and Rockie are four terrier mixes about ten weeks of age. Each puppy has their own unique personality and would love to meet you! We also have 2 adult dogs-Lilly and Count Dracula- up for adoption! To learn more about these seven special dogs, call 925-426-8656 or visit the website www.valleyhumane.org for more information on our adoptable pets. Valley Humane Society is located at 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton and is o pen Tues- Sat from 11AM to 5PM.

Patch Article:Keeping Warm

Below is the link for the Pet Corner article of the week. This week it is about keeping your pet warm in the winter weather.

Happy reading!

http://pleasanton.patch.com/articles/pet-corner-keeping-warm

Movin' and Shakin'

Hi everybody,

The building was moving and shaking again today! All day long, it seemed like we were having mini earthquakes! The construction crew is working very hard next door to help our building along.

It is such an exciting time! We are gearing up for all of the change, and cannot wait.

This morning, Phillip was adopted, too! This is great news. Phillip was adorable, and every volunteer loved him. We still have Jack, Lilly, and Count Dracula that are looking for homes.

And, of course, around 40 cats that need homes....especially for the Holidays.

Nobody wants to be alone during this time of year. Come adopt a pet!

Pet of the Week: Oceania

“Oceania is an affectionate cat who would love to join your family for the holiday season. She loves greeting new people and has an adorable cow lick on the back of her neck that sets her apart from the crowd. Oceania does not even realize how adorable she is the way she cocks her head and licks your hand as you pet her. You would be very lucky to have such a great cat in your home. If you are interested in head butts and purrs, come on down to Valley Humane Society located at 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. Open Tues- Sat from 11AM to 5PM. Call 925-426-8656 or visit the website www.valleyhumane.org for more information on our adoptable pets.”

Aries

It has been a very quiet week here at VHS. I think everybody is starting to gear up for the holiday season already!

We still have Jack and Phillip, who are waiting to find their forever home. And, we took in a French Bulldog, Lilly, who is available as well.

And, Aries was adopted this morning! Aries was a sweet tuxedo kitten who was dumped on our back step back on August 13. She was dumped with 12 others, and almost all of them have found homes thus far. But, we still have Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, and Buddah.

The building is coming along faster than we had imagined! There were even workers out there at 9 this morning pouring cement along the outside of the building! How cool!

Patch Article: Cat Scratch Fever

Below is the link for the Pet Corner article of the week. This week it is about cats having the need to scratch everything in sight, and how to help!

Happy reading!

http://pleasanton.patch.com/articles/cat-scratch-fever

Pet of the Week: Phillip and Jack

“Meet Phillip and Jack, two of the friendliest dogs you will ever meet! Both are aged around a year old and love to be walked and snuggled with. Phillip is a Pomeranian and Pekingese mix, while Jack is likely an assortment of small dog breeds! These two are the best of friends and would fit into any family. To learn more about these two handsome dogs, come on down to Valley Humane Society located at 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. Open Tues- Sat from 11AM to 5PM. Call 925-426-8656 or visit the website www.valleyhumane.org for more information on our adoptable pets.”