Valley Oak SPCA
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Hours & Location
Adoption Center
9800 Camp Dr, Visalia, Ca 93291
Open for Adoptions by Appointment Only: Thurs-Mon 9am-5pm.
To view pets that are available for adoption clinic here: vospca.org/adoption
To schedule an appointment to adopt click here: vospca.org/appointments
General Email: info@vospca.org
Vet Clinic
9405 W Goshen Ave, Visalia, CA 93291 (mailing address)
Open: Mon-Fri 7am-4pm by appointment only.
General Email: clinic@vospca.org
Valley Oak SPCA is Not an Animal Control Facility; we have been separated from all government contracts since April 2016. If you have found a stray animal, are missing a pet, or need to make a complaint regarding animal abuse/neglect or disturbances please contact one of the following in your jurisdiction:
Tulare County Animal Control Shelters
Visalia Animal Services provides Animal Control and stray housing within the city limits of Visalia, Farmersville and Exeter; they also house animals found in the city limits of Dinuba.
Visalia Animal Services is located at the Visalia Animal Care Center:
29016 Hwy 99, Visalia, CA 93277 Phone (559) 713-4700
Hours of Operation: Wednesday through Friday, 12 - 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 12 - 5 p.m.
Visalia Animal Control Dispatch (559) 713-4957
Dog & Cat Licensing - (559) 713-4686 or (559) 713-4687
Tulare Animal Services provides Animal Control and stray housing within the city limits of Tulare. 3817 S. "K" Street, Tulare, CA 93274 (559) 685-5047
Shelter hours are Mondays 10am -7pm and Tuesday through Friday 8am - 5pm.
https://www.tulare.ca.gov/departments/police/animal-services/animal-services-shelter
Tulare County Animal Services provides Animal Control, stray housing and licensing for all of the unincorporated areas of Tulare County 14131 Avenue 256, Visalia, CA 93292 (559) 636-4050.
Shelter hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays.
https://tcanimalservices.org/animalservices/
Porterville Animal Control provides animal control services to the City of Porterville and operates the Animal Shelter Facility in Lindsay.
Shelter address: 23611 Road 196 Lindsay, CA 93257
Shelter hours are 12pm - 5pm Monday thru Friday and 9am - 5pm on Saturday. Closed Sundays.
Lindsay Animal Control (Police Dept) (559) 562-2511
Porterville Animal Control (Police Dept) (559) 782-7400
Porterville Animal Shelter (559) 562-5947
Woodlake Animal Control (559) 564-3346
http://www.ci.porterville.ca.us/depts/Police/animal-control.cfm
Rescue and Adoption CEnter Info
Is Valley Oak SPCA a No-Kill Rescue?
Valley Oak SPCA is a 501(c)3 non-profit, No-Kill Rescue and Vet Clinic. Our save rates are listed on our website under Statistics.
What does No-Kill mean?
A no-kill shelter is an animal shelter that does not kill healthy or treatable animals even when the shelter is full, reserving euthanasia for terminally ill animals or those considered dangerous to public safety.
Best Friends Animal Society says: No-kill is defined as saving every dog and cat in a shelter who can be saved. It means healing the animals who can be healed, treating behaviors that can be treated, and prioritizing safety and a high quality of life for both pets and people in our communities.
It means reducing the number of animals entering shelters through spay/neuter education and services and increasing the number of animals leaving shelters through adoption and other programs that lead to them finding safe places to call home.
When animal shelters and the communities they serve value those objectives, euthanasia is used only as a last resort, when an animal is suffering from an irreparable medical or behavioral condition. No-kill means that an end-of-life decision for a pet is an act of mercy rather than one done for convenience or lack of space.
Read more here: https://bestfriends.org/2025-goal/what-no-kill-really-means
What is the Process to Adopt a Pet?
You can view our adoptable pets on our website here: http://www.vospca.org/adoption
All adoptions are by appointment only, click here to make an appointment and submit an adoption application: vospca.org/appointments
Submitting an application and scheduling an appointment does not guarantee adoption approval. Staff will attempt to contact applicants prior to appointment when incomplete applications are submitted and when the desired pet has been adopted. Our website is updated in real time, if a pet is no longer on the website he/she most likely has been adopted. To ensure the safety and permanency of the adoption, certain pet approvals will require home checks and/or interactions with family pets.
What is Included in an Adoption?
Prior To Adopting, Every Animal Receives: Spay/Neuter Surgery Microchip Dhpp/Hcpch Vaccinations Rabies Vaccination Bordetella Vaccination Wellness exam Flea Treatment Dewormer Nail Trim Goodie Bags (while supplies last)
(Other procedures, if needed): Dewclaw and deciduous teeth removal Grooming Teeth cleaning/extractions
What are the Adoption Fees?
Adoption fees differ depending on age of pet, location of adoption venue and promotional events.
Cat adoptions range from $50-$130. Dog adoptions range from $140-$300.
I have to Surrender My Pet, What Should I do?
We encourage families to explore all resources in order to keep their pet. We can provide trainers to help with a wide variety of pet issues. We can also help with medical related issues regarding pet difficulties. Surrendering your pet should be your last option.
Valley Oak SPCA accepts owner surrenders by appointment only. Animals will be accepted based on space, temperament and resources available.
Email Keyana Miller to schedule an appointment: kmiller@vospca.org
What does it cost to surrender a pet?
Surrender Fees are:
$100 for an unaltered (not spayed/neutered) pet.
$75 for a spayed/neutered pet.
Emergency Medical surrenders are $150 and will be approved on a case by case basis.
What if I find a kitten or Litter of Kittens?
If we have an open kennel or foster home, we may be able to take in kittens that would otherwise be euthanized at a municipal shelter. A fee of $20 to cover the felv/fiv test is required at the time of drop off. A donation of supplies, or monetary donations to help cover the costs of care, is always appreciated.
Volunteering and Fostering
Volunteer orientations have been postponed due to COVID-19. For more information click here http://www.vospca.org/volunteer or email volunteering@vospca.org.
You can find info regarding our foster program and submit an application here: http://www.vospca.org/foster.
Affordable SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC
Do I need an appointment for Vaccinations?
Yes, after the Covid-19 pandemic began we restructured the way we offer our services to keep our customers and staff as safe as possible. Our Clinic offers pet vaccinations by appointment only Monday - Thursday from 10:30a.m. to 2:00pm. Note: These time frames may vary. To schedule your appointment click here: vospca.org/vetappts
What does it cost to vaccinate my pets?
Vaccinations can be as low as $18. Prices vary at veterinary clinics depending upon the number of and type of vaccinations.
How do I make an appointment to get my pet spayed/neutered?
Due to our high call volume it’s always best to come in person to schedule your pet’s appointment. You will need to make a $45 deposit at the time you schedule the appointment. You can also email us at clinic@vospca.org. Please note, we are a high volume clinic and are typically booked out for 2 months.
What does it cost to spay & neuter?
It varies by weight and sex of your pet. Extra fees for health issues could apply. Our prices are listed here: http://www.vospca.org/affordable-spay-neuter
What should I do before my pet’s surgery?
Remember no food after midnight the night before surgery. There are no water restrictions, please provide your pet with fresh water.
What do I need to do after surgery?
Discharge instructions are discussed at time of pick up, each pet’s guidelines of care may vary.
General post-surgical rules:
Administer pain meds as directed.
Make sure pet does not lick incision.
No bath for 10 to 14 days.
Limit exercise.
FERAL AND COMMUNITY CATS
What can I do about stray or feral cats in my neighborhood?
If you have a feral/community cat that needs to be altered. Please contact Visalia Feral Cat Coalition. We have partnered with them to provide affordable spays and neuters for strays. They also have a wealth of resources for feral cat colony caretakers and TNR (trap, neuter, return) programs on their website.
https://visaliaferalcatcoalition.org/
Visalia Animal Services offers spay/neuter services for cats. More info here: https://www.visalia.city/depts/transportation_services/animal_services/default.asp