Valley Animal Haven

Valley Animal Haven is the forty year old “Dream Come True” of our founder, Pam Brasil.

Pam had a dream of one day having a shelter that would operate solely for the purpose of saving the lives of helpless and homeless animals. This dream was born when she saw a program about an animal shelter, in the Midwest, that had been destroyed by an arsonist who hated dogs. Pam’s heart broke at such human cruelty. There were 80 beautiful dogs destroyed in that fire. She purposed that someday she would be able to provide a safe HAVEN for dogs and cats. That dream has become a reality with the opening of VALLEY ANIMAL HAVEN. Pam, and her magnificent team, are dedicated to providing a safe, loving, and caring environment for abused, abandoned, and neglected animals in their community.

VALLEY ANIMAL HAVEN is a fully approved 501(c)3 Non-Profit NO-KILL shelter that works with other rescue and shelter groups throughout the San Joaquin Valley to help re-home as many animals as possible. There are tens of thousands of beautiful animals waiting for help.

Valley Animal Haven has an ever-changing assortment of amazing cats and dogs available for adoption.  All animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, de-wormed, and treated for fleas/ticks prior to adoption.  Dogs are also micro-chipped prior to adoption. Adoption packets also include FREE vet exam after adoption and 30 days pet insurance.

The majority of our current shelter dogs have come from euthanizing facilities throughout the valley.  We are currently housing animals that have come from Tulare, Hanford, Avenal, Huron, Fresno, and Madera.  It is our mission to save as many lives as possible.  As such, we seldom have room for owner surrendered animals as our Rescue Squad is traveling the valley bringing in animals off of death row to save lives and keep our kennels full.  Our cat population has primarily been stray or abandoned animals that have been surrendered to our shelter.

We are currently fully volunteer based and keep our doors open due to the tremendous efforts of our dedicated volunteers.  Our volunteer opportunities are available Mon-Sun 8am-5pm and include everything from cleaning kennels, cleaning cat enclosures, doing laundry, grounds keeping, exercising and grooming animals, assisting with daily animal medical care, and much more.