Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter

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Hours of Operation

Monday – Saturday
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Adoptions and Dog Kennels
close at 5:00 pm.

Click for a map to the shelter.

Just for Kids!

Hey kids! If you love animals, then this page is for you!

Check out the cool links below for activities you can do for the shelter, with your pet, or just for more learning! (We are always adding new activities, so check back often!)

HOV is featured in "Kidsville News" every month!

Click here for the latest article!

Christmas Critter Craft Corner!

          

Handmade gifts come from the heart, and they are lots of fun to make. But don't forget about your pets when planning your crafts - there are lots of fun and unique things you can make to share the joy with your favorite furry friends!

Here are some of our favorite crafts with a pet theme. Some are great for giving as gifts to our four-legged friends, and others are great gifts for pet-loving friends and family members. We also threw in a few activity sheets just for fun!

Have a fun and safe holiday season!

          

Cookie Monster Pets Pet Paw Stocking Instructions Pet Paw Stocking Template Holiday Pet Word Search

Doggie "Draft Dodger" Dog & Cat Treats Christmas Cat Coloring Page Christmas Dog Coloring Page

Want to do even more?

There are many ways for kids like you to help the homeless animals in our community. You can:

• Volunteer!
  Grab your parent or guardian and head out to the shelter to become an official volunteer! The first step is to fill out a Volunteer Application and send it in to the shelter. Then we can match the right activity for you and get you started!
• Help raise money for the shelter!
  From "penny drives" at your school to lemonade stands or bake sales, there are lots of ways you can raise much-needed funds for the dogs, cats & rabbits at the animal shelter. Click here for some great ideas to get started!
• Educate yourself and others!
  The only way for us to create a more humane world is to spread knowledge and kindness to more people. If everyone understands the importance of spaying and neutering, or why every pet should have ID tags, we might have a lot less homeless pets! There are many educational opportunities at Heart of the Valley. Here are just a few:
• Check out a pet book from the lending library at the shelter
• Attend a free educational Pet Pals event – click here to see upcoming dates
• Check out the activity sheets up above for a fun way to learn about pets and the shelter