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May 3, 2025
After 700 Days in the Shelter, Maror & Matzo Finally Found Their Forever Home
Some adoptions happen fast — within days or weeks.Others take time. A lot of time.For Maror and Matzo, two inseparable dogs who arrived at Palm Valley Animal Society in March 2023, the journey to…
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Nov 8, 2023
Romeo and Buddy: A Tale of Triumph and Transformation
In 2022, a family's life took an unexpected turn when their son, Romeo, was diagnosed with autism at just shy of 3 years old. Romeo was nonverbal, which presented challenges, as his inability to…
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Sep 3, 2021
Adopt Willow!
Coming to us in early July after what looks like a run-in with a car, Willow needed an amputation. After surgery, Willow spent the first several days in our care hanging out in our Executive…
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Apr 12, 2019
Always Forward: Claire's Story
People face adversity and tragedy in different ways. Some retreat from the world. Some lash out at the world. Others like Kraig, refuse to be conquered. Kraig served our country as a member of our…
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