Pick of the Pound, Inc.

Pick of the Pound, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We are a dedicated group of volunteers doing what we can to help the homeless animals of Valencia County. Our special emphasis is on helping the animals at the Valencia County Animal Shelter.

Because of the low adoption rate at the Valencia County Animal Shelter, Pick of the Pound, Inc. was formed to help find homes for many of the wonderful animals at the shelter. Working with shelter personnel, we take animals out of the shelter and place them in foster homes. The animals are tested for heartworm or feline leukemia, vaccinated, spayed or neutered and then put up for adoption.

Our efforts started in September 2000. In only five and a half years we have found loving homes for over 1600 animals.

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http://www.pickofthepound.org

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Email
pickofthepound@yahoo.com

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You will be asked to fill out a questionnaire to help us find the right pet for you and the right home for each of our pets. When a match is found an adoption contract will be filled out and signed by the adopter and a Pick of the Pound Official.

All dogs and puppies are spayed or neutered, receive age appropriate vaccinations, heartworm tested (if 1 year or older) and microchipped. The adoption fee is $100.00 for dogs and puppies.

All cats and kittens are spayed or neutered, receive age appropriate vaccinations and tested for feline leukemia. The adoption fee is $80.00 for kittens and $65.00 for cats.

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