Valley Humane Society Inc

Veterinary Medical Services (Phil Scholz Veterinary Surgery Center) -The Phil Scholz Veterinary Surgery Center continues to serve as a vital resource for animal welfare organizations and pet guardians across the region. Providing affordable, high-quality spay/neuter surgeries for the public and more than 40 community rescue partners, the center has become a cornerstone of accessible veterinary care in the Tri-Valley and beyond. In 2024, the center performed 6,804 surgeries, including 6,668 spay/neuter procedures1,739 for public clients and 4,929 for rescue partnersand 136 additional medical surgeries addressing urgent conditions. This high-volume capacity has been instrumental in helping rescue groups overcome widespread barriers to accessing spay/neuter servicesbarriers that often delay adoptions and strain shelter resources throughout the region. To further extend its reach, Valley Humane Society also launched the Field Vet Program, bringing compassionate veterinary care directly to underserved pet owners in the community. Together, these efforts are expanding regional access to affordable care, supporting the stability of rescue partners, and ensuring that more animals stay healthy, adoptable, and in loving homes.

Canine Comfort and Community Outreach-Valley Humane Society's Canine Comfort Pet-Assisted Therapy program expanded dramatically in 2024, with 112 volunteer teams providing emotional support and companionship throughout the community. These teams visit more than 61 regular locationsincluding hospitals, libraries, senior centers, schools, and corporate campusesbringing comfort and connection to thousands of people each month. New partnerships with Oakland International Airport and Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley significantly increased outreach, enabling Canine Comfort teams to engage with an estimated 16,800 adults monthly, including travelers, patients, students, and seniors. Through the Paws to Read literacy program, 5,619 children improved reading fluency and confidence by practicing alongside therapy dogs, as program locations doubled in 2024. To further address the needs of local pet owners, Valley Humane Society launched its Field Veterinary Program, providing basic veterinary care to pets of low-income or unhoused guardians receiving supportive services. In addition, the AniMeals Pet Food Pantry distributed 246,924 meals to help families in crisis keep their pets healthy and at home. Together, these programs embody the organization's commitment to nurturing the human-animal bond and building a more compassionate community for all.

Field Vet Program