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Adopt a Rescue Pet Today
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR) has been dedicated to animal welfare since its founding in 1992. As a volunteer-driven 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we focus on rescuing and rehoming homeless animals through fostering, adoption events, and community education. Our team provides critical medical care, socialization, and temporary housing for over 1,000 animals annually. We collaborate closely with the East County Animal Shelter to prevent unnecessary euthanasia and promote responsible pet ownership. With a network of dedicated volunteers, we operate foster programs for dogs, puppies, kittens, and bottle-feeding neonates.Our teen/junior program engages young people in animal care while teaching compassion and responsibility. Transparency and ethical practices guide our operations, ensuring every animal receives individualized attention. We rely on community support through donations, sponsorships, and partnerships to sustain our life-saving mission. Our adoption process prioritizes matching animals with suitable forever homes, supported by pre- and post-adoption guidance. For three decades, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to giving animals a second chance at life.
Services
Pet Adoption
Foster Care Programs
Volunteer Opportunities
Animal Rescue Services
Community Education
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have rescued over 1,000 animals annually since 1992
- Our volunteer network provides personalized adoption matching
- We offer specialized foster care for medical and behavioral needs
- We host regular adoption events connecting pets with families
- Our teen program educates future generations about animal care
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)3 Non-Profit
What people say
Great experience
Responsive adoption process
Loving forever home
Well-tended animals
Life-saving organization
Services
Pet Adoption
We connect homeless animals with forever homes through rigorous adoption screening and matching processes. Our team ensures animals receive medical evaluations, vaccinations, and behavioral assessments before adoption. Post-adoption support includes care guidance and follow-up resources for new pet owners.
Foster Care Programs
Our volunteer network provides temporary housing and care for animals awaiting adoption. Foster caregivers receive full support including medical care, food, and supplies while preparing animals for permanent homes through socialization and training.
Volunteer Opportunities
We offer diverse volunteer roles including animal socialization, event coordination, administrative support, and teen education programs. Volunteers receive training to contribute effectively to our rescue and adoption mission while gaining hands-on animal care experience.
Community Education
Our outreach programs teach responsible pet ownership, spay/neuter importance, and animal welfare through school presentations, adoption counseling, and teen engagement initiatives that foster compassion and lifelong animal care knowledge.
Animal Rescue Services
We collaborate with shelters to rescue at-risk animals requiring medical intervention or behavioral rehabilitation. Our team coordinates transport, provides urgent care, and develops rehoming plans for animals facing euthanasia in overcrowded shelter environments.
Questions
What types of animals do you rescue?
We rescue dogs, puppies, kittens, and cats of all ages, including special needs animals requiring medical care or behavioral support.
How does the adoption process work?
Browse available pets online, complete an application, meet the animal at an event, then finalize adoption with guidance from our volunteers.
Can I volunteer if I don't have pet care experience?
Yes! We offer orientation training and have roles for all skill levels, including event support, administrative help, and animal socialization.
Do you offer foster programs for temporary care?
We provide foster opportunities for dogs, puppies, kittens, and bottle-feeding neonates with full medical and supply support from our organization.
How can local businesses support your mission?
Businesses can sponsor animals, donate supplies, or partner with us for fundraising events to help sustain our life-saving programs.
Reviews (7)
Kimberly De Lima
Jun 04, 2022
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Clean shelter. The sherriff dept runs it they are very nice, very clean for animals and the people cleaning in there and feeding the animals are doing a great job! I have volunteered there and the animals I cared for were the dogs and they are well taken care of cages both sides cleaned constant and food bowls beds blankets towels cleaned. I have Also rescued and fostered and found forever homes and I have picked up intakes from animal control sent here to animal shelter. I love this place.
Diana Usry
Jan 20, 2022
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So many cute animals needing someone to love them. I didn't know I was gonna be going to the shelter or I'd have brought a mask and a box of tissues cuz I fell in love with a few dogs almost upon making eye contact. They don't let people who are not on volunteer list walk the dogs or have much contact really. Understandable in some aspects, for me it broke my heart not to be able to pet one dog in particular, as he was so incredibly handsome (red nose pit) and an absolute adorable pit puppy.
The puppy isn't allowed to be touched as a health precaution to the puppy. I wasn't in a position to adopt an animal that day so they didn't want me to fall in love (too late) with either dog, or for either dog to love me, . Anyone even thinking they need a pit dog/puppy of their own, go see this shelter. If I had the living conditions to provide stable shelter, I'd have waited there however long, to take home either dog I'm a pit bull lover and they will always be among top three choices but so many awesome animals there waiting to be selected as someone's forever pet
The puppy isn't allowed to be touched as a health precaution to the puppy. I wasn't in a position to adopt an animal that day so they didn't want me to fall in love (too late) with either dog, or for either dog to love me, . Anyone even thinking they need a pit dog/puppy of their own, go see this shelter. If I had the living conditions to provide stable shelter, I'd have waited there however long, to take home either dog I'm a pit bull lover and they will always be among top three choices but so many awesome animals there waiting to be selected as someone's forever pet
E. Y.
Dec 14, 2021
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The folks here at East County Animal Shelter are not only nice but are filled with love of animals. We recently adopted a kitten here and appreciated the ease of the adoption process.
Jeancarlo Calderon
Oct 29, 2021
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A great place, I found the treatment that the volunteers give to the animals that are waiting for a beautiful and affectionate home fantastic, the yard has enough space for the furry ones to exercise and have fun, the officials are very friendly and willing to provide the help one needs
Ivonne S.
Oct 21, 2021
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I went with my husband to find a second cat. The team was helpful and provided advice on how to properly introduce a new cat to my older cat. It's being a week and these two are getting along well.
Susan Hatch
Oct 14, 2021
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We decided we wanted a second small dog and one of the volunteers pointed out a older Chihuahua female named "Holly". We were looking for a younger dog but decided to visit with her in the yard. While my two children were not sure I decided to adopt her. We love our new 10 year old funny girl and first thing she did was to hop up on a bed and sigh deeply. All of the staff went out of their way provide a pet carrier, fleece blanket, collar and leash for Holly. Great experience and caring team.
Cristina Hernandez
Aug 17, 2021
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Clean and the animals looked happy. Almost all the dogs were either stray holds or adopted. The one that had been there the longest was 10 days
