NON-PROFIT SPOT LIGHT
PALM VALLEY ANIMAL SOCIETY By: Julian Whitacre
The Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit animal welfare organization serving six municipalities in Hidalgo County and the county at large. PVAS operates two facilities in Edinburg, Texas—the Trenton Center and the Laurie P. Andrews Center. Together the centers take in approximately 30,000 animals a year and are committed to the wellbeing and care of these animals. PVAS accepts all stray and surrendered animals regardless of age, health, or breed, making us the largest intake facility in Hidalgo County and one of the largest intake facilities in the nation. The goal of the Palm Valley Animal Society, is to save every animal through progressive adoption, foster care, and rescue transfer programs. PVAS offers many additional programs designed to help pets in the shelter, in the community, and in your home, including volunteer, fee-reduction, and veterinary services programs. Our mission is to provide lifesaving care, comfort,
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and compassion to animals in need by engaging our community’s hearts, hands, and minds. The Palm Valley Animal Society has many services and programs aimed at helping as many animals as possible. Some of these include the community cat program, monthly wellness clinics, and microchipping. You can also become a foster parent for one of our animals in need. Fostering can be long or short-term, for medical/ age reasons, for transport preparation, or just to give one of our dogs or cats a break. Our fosters make a real difference in our animals’ lives and our ability to find homes for the animals in our care. To achieve our goal of saving every animal we can, we need your help! The community support we receive is incredible, and there is always room for anyone who would like to volunteer or donate at PVAS. For more information on any of our services or to check out the animals available for adoption, please visit us at pvastx.org.
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