Benson and Eli

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Benson

Benson is an 8-month-old, blonde, male Chihuahua mix. He is very friendly and still just a pup. Benson’s caretakers say he is an extra sweet boy and now a little lonely since his litter-mate was adopted. He is already neutered and patiently waiting for his new forever family home! Benson’s Intake number is 2271071, and his Reference Picture number is 9577.

Eli is a 5-month-old, black, male Domestic Short Hair. According to his caretakers, Eli is playful and great with kids as well as adults. He is even litter-box trained! Eli is already neutered; therefore, his adoption is only $5! Eli’s Intake number is 258539, and his Reference Picture number is 9890.

Eli

To adopt either of these pets, contact Animal Friends of the Valleys at 674-0618. The shelter is located at 33751 Mission Trail in Wildomar. Hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It offers animals for adoption as well as providing animal control and spay/neuter services.

• Cats and kittens are just $5 (plus spay/neuter fee, if applicable) with approved application.
• All Chihuahuas and Pit Bulls are currently half price (plus spay/neuter fee, if applicable) with approved application.
• AFV has a spay and neuter clinic and also offers vaccinations and microchip implants at the old shelter location, 29001 Bastron Ave. in Lake Elsinore. It is open Mondays and Thursdays only. For an appointment, call 951-674-7729 (SPAY) or 951-374-3491.
• Residents can help save animals that would otherwise be put down by providing temporary housing. Information regarding the foster program, low-cost vaccination clinics, and more can be found at animalfriendsofthevalleys.com or call 951-471-8344.
• AFV is asking for help with their care of homeless cats by purchasing Tidy Cats litter (clumping or non-clumping) and/or Friskies Pate Classic canned food. “With so many cats and kittens being cared for at this time our supply is low,” says AFV caretakers.

Those interested can visit animalfriendsofthevalleys.com to view available animals, for more information or to make a gift that can be designated for litter or canned wet food with a personal note in the section provided. Also, please “Like” them on Facebook.

AFV wishes to thank everyone for their help with supporting the homeless.

Help homeless dogs and cats

Animal Friends of the Valleys is asking for donations of food and kitty litter. According to AFV representatives, “Our supplies have dipped to a very low level, and we are looking for a few items to replenish our daily supplies.”

They are in need of the following items:  wet cat food, dry kitten food, dry cat food, dry puppy food, dry small b reed dog food, dry dog food, dry senior dog food, dry weight maintenance dog food, wet dog food, cat litter and newspapers. The caretakers say they are especially “in desperate need of unopened cat food (wet or dry) and cat litter.”

For more information and other types of donations, go to www.animalfriendsofthevalleys.com and click on “Donations.”