Some programs begin with data. Others begin with love. The Gloria Gene Moore Spay & Neuter Initiative was born from gratitude, shaped by lived experience, and grounded in a simple truth: when veterinary care is accessible, entire communities benefit. For one longtime supporter of Palm Valley Animal Society , this initiative represents more than a donation or a milestone. It’s a way to honor a dog who changed everything — and a family story that continues to echo through the lives of pets and...

EDINBURG, TEXAS (November 7, 2025) — Palm Valley Animal Society has announced the launch of its first-ever public low-cost spay and neuter clinic, taking a major step toward addressing the Rio Grande Valley’s ongoing pet overpopulation crisis. Each year, Palm Valley Animal Society provides care for more than 7,000 animals across Hidalgo County. Nearly 3,000 of those pets receive spay or neuter surgeries in-house before adoption, but the lack of affordable options for owned pets in the...

Palm Valley Animal Society has taken in approximately 54 dogs  from a recent hoarding case—at the same time we are preparing to close our...