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...
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The Shelter Scoop
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- Jul 12
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...
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- Jun 25
Another Hoarding Case
By Suzette Cruz, Executive Director Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS) is tackling another hoarding case. This incident marks the fourth...
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- Jun 19
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...
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- Apr 3
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...
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- Dec 19, 2023
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...
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- Dec 1, 2023
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...
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- Nov 28, 2023
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....
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- Nov 8, 2023
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...
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- Oct 19, 2023
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...
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- Oct 13, 2023
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...
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- Sep 3, 2021
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...
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- Aug 11, 2021
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...
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- Jul 9, 2021
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...
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- Jul 1, 2021
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,...
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- Jun 23, 2021
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...
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- Sep 18, 2020
The Bumpy Road to No-Kill
by Keely Lewis Board President Palm Valley Animal Society received the Transformational Change Award from Best Friends Animal Society for...
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- Sep 11, 2020
Best Friends Awards PVAS for Transformational Lifesaving Change
From being “that kill shelter on Trenton” with a “save-rate” of only 23% in 2016 to achieving a 92% save-rate year-to-date, PVAS has...
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- Sep 11, 2020
Kitten season is still going strong in the RGV
Many communities are seeing kitten intakes decline at this time of year but here in the RGV, there doesn't appear to be any slowing down....
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Palm Valley Animal Society
- Jan 25, 2020
Petco Foundation’s Commitment is Saving Animal Lives in the Valley
Petco Foundation awarded a $1,000,000 grant to Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS) in 2018, and that gift has made all the difference....
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