News and Announcements

REMINDER...To help combat the spread of COVID-19 the Shelter is open to the public

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

To see our available pets, please visit Petfinder.com and select our Shelter!

Spay and Neuter Surgeries and Vaccines are only available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

PAWSITIVE PET CONNECTION WITH SGVHS

Attention all Teachers, Community Groups, summer camp leaders

We have missed having classes and community groups visit us at the Shelter, so we have devised a way for the Shelter to come to you and your classroom or group!

We are proud to introduce our brand-new program, the “Pawsitive Pet Connection with SGVHS.” Our virtual sessions will give a full tour of the shelter and will be informational and interactive giving your students/members the opportunity to learn more about the role SGVHS plays in our community.

The program is absolutely FREE and can be tailored to the needs of your classroom or community group, keeping age appropriateness and time constraints in mind.

Simply, contact us with your date and time availability and we will schedule a session for you! At your preferred time, we will “visit” with you and your students/members via Google Meets or Zoom, whichever you prefer!

We look forward to speaking with you and are excited to meet with your classroom in a “Pawsitive Pet Connection” session.

For more information, or to schedule a “Pawsitive Pet Connection” session, please contact: Rachel at rconger@sgvhumane.org or Cindy at .

SUCCESS STORIES

WOW! What an unbelievable year 2020 has been. Through it all San Gabriel Valley Humane Society continues to care for the animals of our community.

San Gabriel Valley Humane Society is happy to report that 145 dogs, 220 cats, 18 rabbits, and 20 birds, fowl or reptiles were adopted into homes and 23 (including 2 pigs!) were placed with rescue partners. For those that are data driven, this equates to live release rates of 94% for dogs and 64% for cats, as compared to 2019 rates of 94% and 55%, respectively. Among these, 37 were senior (over 8 years old) animals! We are elated to know that these animals will spend their golden years in loving homes!!

In addition, there were some very special 2020 success stories. Three highlights that helped keep our staff and volunteer spirits up through this difficult year -

Darby, a 16 year-old-Dachshund, came to the shelter when a concerned citizen reported an animal in distress. We found Darby with duct tape around his muzzle and severely damaged eyes due to untreated eye conditions.

But none of this dampened Darby’s spirit or his love of people and other dogs. After other treatments failed, we surgically removed both eyes. Darby was undeterred - his senses of smell, touch and taste took over and Darby flourished. He loved cuddling and was a master at “nosing out” food and treats wherever they were hidden.

Darby’s recovery took time, but 7 months later he found his forever home with wonderful people and a younger sibling, Darla, to help him navigate his new abode!

Darby upon arrival and Darby going home!

Bueller came to the shelter in a feral cat trap. We immediately discovered this

handsome 8-year old boy was the opposite of feral. He loved being on a lap or

held in arms purring contentedly. Bueller appreciated belly rubs and chilling in

the sun.

But he spent a lot of time being treated for chronic ear infections. Lots of tests,

lots of treatments - Bueller was a trooper through it all.

Then, after 7 months, a fantastic couple came to see Bueller and fell in love.

Knowing Bueller’s issues they adopted him and are continuing to care for his special medical needs.

Then there was Max with extreme trust issues. He loved other dogs but distrusted people, displaying fearful aggression.

Once he was able to trust an individual, he became playful – and his loyalty to those he trusted could not be questioned. We were determined to save this beautiful 2-year old mix and depended not only on staff, but also our volunteers to help modify his behavior.

Then COVID hit so our volunteers could no longer participate, slowing the process substantially.

10 months later, a couple committed to working with shelter staff and a rescue partner to build a safe environment enabling Max to join their family – which includes two smaller dogs, both SGVHS alumni.

With your support, abandoned animals have become beloved pets. In this extremely challenging year, we hope you will consider a gift in any amount to support these efforts. Our grateful thanks from all of us here at San Gabriel Valley Humane Society!

Featured Pets

CHAFFA is a male, 7-year-old German Shepherd Mix with a very handsome coat!

Chaffa is a great adult family dog. He`s a gentle dog who knows the commands sit, stay, down, go to bed, and come.

He`s good on leash and he likes to play with toys. He`s a wonderful dog, who needs a forever home, if your interested in Chaffa, call the front office at (626) 286-1159 for more inforamtion.

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Morty

DEDICATED ADOPTER OR FOSTER NEEDED FOR MORTY

Morty is a 3-year-old Mastiff/Pit Bull mix who has been with us for 8 months now. Staff continues to work with him daily to build trust and show him that whatever he experienced in the past is now behind him.

Morty is quite the different boy in the play yard versus inside his kennel. Inside he displays shy, fearful behavior, but while in the play yard with trusted friends, Morty shows progress with controlling excitement and guarding resources.

Morty will need a dedicated ADOPTER or FOSTER to provide him with the structure, patience, and love he deserves. He would also benefit from a low traffic home where he will continue to be engaged with activities that keep his mind and body active. Morty will require several visits to build trust with his dedicated human(s).

Morty has received some rescue interest that can help you with training Morty, but he will need a dedicated foster in place. If you are interested in FOSTERING or ADOPTING Morty, please call the Front Office at (626) 286-1159 or email for more details.

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Morty

To help combat the spread of COVID-19

we have temporarily chosen to "Shelter In Place."

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Please see our limited services listed below.

PUBLIC SERVICES TEMPORARILY LIMITED

Effective immediately, visitor access to the shelter will be limited. If you need assistance during normal business hours (Tuesday - Sunday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) please call 626-286-1159 or email: .
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The following services continue to be offered by appointment only:
• Adoption Services: View adoptable pets HERE on our website and call us to inquire about a specific animal, discuss an adoption application and make a Meet & Greet appointment.
• Lost Pet Redemption: Call or email us to search for a lost pet and arrange for it’s redemption.
• Owner Surrender: Call or email us to provide information and make an appointment to surrender.
• Stray Animals: Call or email us to provide information and make an appointment to bring the animal to the shelter.
• License Issuance or Renewal: Licenses will be processed via US mail.

•Vaccination services by appointment only. Please call (626) 286-1159.
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The following non-essential services are temporarily suspended:
• Shelter tours, events and volunteer orientations.
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Thank you for your patience as we all work together to combat the spread of COVID-19. Rest assured, we will continue to provide our essential services of caring for the animals. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

See below to find out ways you can help support our mission during this time!

how you can help

Many of you have asked how you can help during this time so we put a list together below. Most importantly, ADOPTIONS are still being coordinated! Please call us at 626-286-1159 between 8am and 5pm to discuss the adoption application and make a Meet & Greet appointment. Thank you all and please be safe ❤️
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🐾 PayPal Donations - We understand this is an uncertain time but if you are able to donate monetarily, please use the PayPal link.

🐾 Amazon Wishlist - Our Amazon wishlist is updated frequently to reflect the items we need most. We are ALWAYS in need of non-clumping cat litter; we are also still in need of sensitive food for dogs (see wishlist). As a precaution, we will not be accepting in-person donations until further notice.
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🐾 Amazon Smile - The shelter will receive 0.5% when you select San Gabriel Valley Humane Society as the charity of your choice through Amazon Smile. All products, prices, and shopping features remain the same at no extra cost to you. Every bit counts!
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🐾 WoofTrax Walk For A Dog App - This is a FREE app for your phone that can be used to raise funds for the shelter just by walking your dog. The app counts your steps similar to a Fit Bit. Download in the App Store.
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🐾 Ralph’s - Sign up for Ralphs Community Giving Program, and designate SGVHS (NPO 94102) as your donor organization. The shelter will receive a percentage of eligible purchases every time you use your Ralph’s card!
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🐾Social Media - Please share, share, share! We are relying on social media now more than ever to bring our adoptable animals to the attention of their future furever families. Follow us on Instagram @sgvhumanesociety and please subscribe to our YouTube channel, SGV Humane Society.

🐾Donate a Vehicle - Donating your car, truck, van, SUV, boat, motorcycle, ATV, RV, trailer or airplane has never been easier! Simply visit https://careasy.org/nonprofit/San-Gabriel-Valley-Humane-Society to donate, or call CARS (Charitable Adult Rides and Services) at 877-721-7387 and specify your donation for San Gabriel Valley Humane Society.
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Found a Healthy Cat or Kittens that Live outside?

Please don't kitten-nap: Watch and wait!

🐾 In order to comply with the #SaferAtHome directives, we have temporarily suspended elective surgeries, which includes spay and neuter and TNR. Due to this situation, we will not be accepting cats/kittens that live outside, unless they are SICK or INJURED.

🐾 FIND A LITTER: BE A SITTER! Mother cats often leave kittens for hours at a time, and will likely return soon. The only time to interfere is when you are sure the kittens are ORPHANED (left alone for over 8 hours), INJURED or ILL, and in that case, please give us a call at (626) 286-1159.

🐾 If you think kittens have been abandoned, you can help support us by raising them in your home!

For more information on caring for kittens, visit the Kitten Lady web site at: https://www.kittenlady.org/webinar