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The Shelter Scoop


It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Trenton.
Edinburg, TX — Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS) is calling on the community for urgent support as it begins the final chapter of its...
Jarod Munoz
May 30
173
After 700 Days in the Shelter, Maror & Matzo Finally Found Their Forever Home
Some adoptions happen fast — within days or weeks. Others take time. A lot of time. For Maror and Matzo, two inseparable dogs who arrived...
Jarod Munoz
May 3
191


April Events
Hello, Lifesavers! April is blooming with fantastic ways for you to support the Palm Valley Animal Society and help animals in need. ...
Jarod Munoz
Mar 31
366


Get Ready to Run, Walk, and Wag at the PVAS Give A’Bark Color Splash 5K!
🌈🐾 A Colorful Run for a Cause – Register Today! Are you ready for a fun-filled, pet-friendly event that will leave you covered in...
Jarod Munoz
Mar 13
234


The Importance of Microchipping Pets
A recent news story captured our community's hearts: a dog from Houston, lost and separated from its owner, was found in the Rio Grande...
Donna Casamento
Jul 29, 2024
721


Commentary: Animal welfare inspires passion, need for communication
By Barbara Guerra, Board President. Having been involved with Palm Valley Animal Society for almost 20 of its 50 years, I have had a...
Info (General Contact)
Jul 12, 2024
287


Another Hoarding Case
By Suzette Cruz, Executive Director Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS) is tackling another hoarding case. This incident marks the fourth...
monetr9
Jun 25, 2024
762


Commentary: Only PVAS could handle recent large animal hoarding cases
By Keely Lewis, PVAS Board Secretary On March 30, McAllen police stopped by a nondescript house in north McAllen to investigate a report...
monetr9
Jun 19, 2024
876


Community United
At the end of March, a startling discovery in McAllen, TX, unveiled a scene that would mobilize an entire community and redefine the...
Jarod Munoz
Apr 3, 2024
360


Behind the Kennel Bars: The Journey of our Longest-Stay Residents
In the shelter corridors of Palm Valley Animal Society, there exists a group of extraordinary dogs—often unseen and overlooked, residing...
monetr9
Dec 19, 2023
285


Bringing Holiday Hope: Palm Valley Animal Society Partners with BISSELL Pet Foundation
The season of giving has arrived, and Palm Valley Animal Society is delighted to announce its partnership with BISSELL Pet Foundation for...
monetr9
Dec 1, 2023
142


Pies for Paws: A Sweet Challenge with a Serious Message
In the heart of the compassionate efforts at Palm Valley Animal Society, a unique initiative has taken shape— the Pie Challenge....
monetr9
Nov 28, 2023
101


Romeo and Buddy: A Tale of Triumph and Transformation
In 2022, a family's life took an unexpected turn when their son, Romeo, was diagnosed with autism at just shy of 3 years old. Romeo was...
monetr9
Nov 8, 2023
80


Join the PVAS Community: Exciting New Event Pages on Instagram and Facebook!
At Palm Valley Animal Society, our commitment to creating a world where every pet has a loving home extends beyond our shelter walls. We...
monetr9
Oct 19, 2023
162


PVAS Returns to X: Unleashing a New Era of Connection and Community!
We're thrilled to share some exciting news with you! After a brief hiatus from Twitter, now X, we're excited to announce our return to...
monetr9
Oct 13, 2023
83


Adopt Willow!
Coming to us in early July after what looks like a run-in with a car, Willow needed an amputation. After surgery, Willow spent the first...
Info (General Contact)
Sep 3, 2021
863


Pets of the Week (August 9-15)
Meet Queen Geneva! She is a laid-back girl looking for a peaceful home to live happily ever after. Honestly, she would be the perfect...
Info (General Contact)
Aug 11, 2021
938


The Power of Partnership
We may not have a spare inch of space in our shelter, but our hearts are still beating to the lifesaving drum because we have amazing...
Info (General Contact)
Jul 9, 2021
893


Pets of the Week June 27 - July 4
Meet Itaso and Bev ITASO HAS BEEN WAITING FOR MORE THAN SIX MONTHS! Meet one-year-old shepherd mix Itaso! He can be a bit shy at first,...
Info (General Contact)
Jul 1, 2021
630


Pets of the Week June 20-26
Two-year-old Prue has been with us since early March this year. She is a spunky girl just ready to have fun. Once she has her eye on the...
Info (General Contact)
Jun 23, 2021
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