Palm Valley Animal Center
Description
PVAC is the only full service, open admission, animal intake facility in Hidalgo County, Texas. PVAC serves more than 800K residents and had a total intake of almost 34k animals in 2016, 26K of which were cats/dogs. Palm Valley Animal Center was founded in 1974 as the Upper Valley Humane Society. The facility, then operated by, and located in, McAllen, was turned over to the Humane Society by the City of McAllen to carry out the full operation and functions of the municipal animal facility.
In 1981, the Upper Valley Humane Society received a donation of 2.5 acres of land located at 2501 W Trenton Rd in Edinburg. This encouraged the subsequent purchase of the adjacent 2.5 acres for a total of 5 acres. Contributions from the surrounding cities, as well as donations from local citizens ($50,000 from Bob Sobel and $100,000 from L.L. Rowan) secured construction on this land and the facility opened on October 31st 1983 with 56 dog runs and 60 cat kennels.
With much deliberation and consideration, our Board of Directors determined that it would be in the best interest of the organization to make significant changes. As a result of these changes, we changed our name from the Upper Valley Humane Society to Palm Valley Animal Center in 2007.
Since our inception we have grown from receiving several hundred animals a year, with 22 dog runs and 9 cat kennels, to receiving more than 40,000 animals a year with 350 dog runs and 185 cat kennels. Our staff has grown from a few volunteer helpers to over 50 trained professionals.
Serving the community for over 40 years, our commitment to animals has never wavered and we look forward to great things in our future and the future of the animals within our care.
In 2015, after extensive research and planning the PVAC Board of Directors with the support of community leaders ground was broken for a new adoption and education facility. In May 2016, The Laurie P. Andrews PAWS Center opened its doors and has been breaking adoption records for Palm Valley Animal Center.
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facebook.comIf you have not yet met Cody, eat your hearts out! ❤️ Cody has been with us for sometime. We're not sure if it is because he is a little older than the others or because he has a little bit of dry skin. Either way, he is quite a catch. He is house-trained, already neutered, and he would make the perfect addition to anyone's family. Come stop by today to check him out! He's waiting for ya 🐾 Visit pvaconline.com/ADOPT for details! #adopt #adoptdontshop #pvacTX #lpapaws
Last minute baths for these pups before their Foster family comes for them! Thanks for the help Volunteers!! Look into our Volunteer and Foster Programs by visiting our website at pvaconline.com. We are always looking to expand our programs because our furry friends need all the attention they can get 🐾 Please help by making a donation using the FB or take a look at our Puppy Needs Amazon Wish List, http://a.co/31Wc457 #weloveourvolunteers #foster #savelives #bathtime #volunteer #pvacTX #lpapaws
:UPDATE: DRIVER FOUND Thank you for everyone who shared our post and to the volunteer driver! _____________________________________ 9 parvo puppies have been confirmed by Austin Pets Alive!, but we need a driver that can help transport these pups to Austin ASAP!!! If you are available to drive them, please call/text PVAC at 956-605-9239 or make a donation if you would like to help with transport cost
Purrrr! My name is Jimmy, I’m a very playful cat. I’m social with both other cats and people! I’m very relaxed but always up for playtime! Come visit me and my friends in the Loose Cat Room @pvactx. #adoptme #adoptdontshop #pvac #adoptashelterpet #foreverhome #shareme Jimmy A37978110 6-8 pounds Male 1 year old Admitted to @pvactx on 3/03/2018
Good day! I’m Rylee, I’m a curious girl who loves belly rubs! I’m very alert and affectionate. I can be very relaxed and calm when I’m comfortable. I’m here @pvactx waiting for my forever family. Come visit me and my friends at the Palm Valley Animal Center. #savealifeadopt #adoptdontshop #adoptme #adoptmeplease #pvac #rgv #shareme Rylee A37411842 39 lbs Female 1 year old Admitted to @pvactx on 2/20/2018
Hi! I’m Mr.Foxx, I’m a super fun boy who loves his zoomies! I’m part Terrier, but all spunk. I love to run and be outside. I’m less than a year old, a beautiful rusty and white that shines in the sun. I’m ready for my forever home. Come by and meet me @pvactx. #adoptdontshop #foreverhome #rgv #shareme #pvac #adoptashelterpet #adoptashelterdog Mr. Foxx A38028697 15-20 lbs Male 11 Months Admitted to @pvactx on 3/09/2018
Thank you so much to the thoughtful students at @southtexascollege who donated all these brand-new supplies and food! We are always so appreciative of any donations, and so are our furry companions. Canned dog food (ground) and cat food (pate/ground) are very much needed, as we use this wet food to medicate our pets. Please check out our wishlist online, at pvaconline.com 🐾 #southtexascollege #donate #lpapaws #pvactx
Thanks to Penitas Animal Control this pretty girl was picked up on 3-22-18 and is going home to her family today. REMEMBER WE OFFER MICROCHIPS FOR $15!! 🐾 when reclaiming a pet $6#notallstraysarehomeless #Microchip #PVAC #lostandfound #returntoowner
Dory was admitted at PVAC yesterday thanks to a great Samaritan and her being MICROCHIPPED we were able to get in contact with her owner and has know been reunited with her owner 🐶😃 REMEMBER WE OFFER MICROCHIPS FOR $15!!! When reclaiming a pet $6!#returntoowner #lostandfound #PVAC #Microchip #notallstraysarehomeless
Panchito was admitted at PVAC today thanks to McAllen Animal Control he is going back home today MICROCHIPPED!! 🐶😃 REMEMBER WE OFFER MICROCHIPS FOR $15!! 🐾 when reclaiming a pet $6#notallstraysarehomeless #Microchip #PVAC #lostandfound #returntoowner
Bell was admitted at PVAC on 03-19 thanks to McAllen Animal Control he has been reunited with his owner and leaving home MICROCHIPPED 😺 REMEMBER WE OFFER MICROCHIPS FOR $15!!! #notallstraysarehomeless #Microchip #PVAC #lostandfound #returntoowner
The Laurie P. Andrews PAWS Center is closed to the public on Wednesday's, however, our Volunteer's are still very much needed. If you are a registered volunteer, please stop by today to walk our dogs and socialize our cats. Thank you so much to our Volunteers for all that you do for our furry companions 🐾 #weloveourvolunteers #volunteer #timeforawalk #pvacTX #lpapaws
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