AVAS Rescue Team

10/30/2026

🐾Courtesy Post - Citizen Holding🐾
Do you know me? We are looking to reunite this pet with owner, if that’s you, email us at [email protected].

Shepherd Mix Male, black and tan in color. "Ace"
10/30/26. Found Highway 18 and Bass Hill Road

WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
Tuesday - Saturday
Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Shelter hours are 10:00a.m. to 3:30p.m.
22131 Powhatan Road
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-7555
View our available pets at www.avanimals.org

10/29/2026

Please join us in congratulating BelLA's House Of Blues on becoming a newly approved ARO- Animal Rescue Organization partner with our Shelter.

Thank you for joining our efforts, together we can continue to provide "A Better Way of Life" for the animals in our care - Four Paws at a Time.

Partnering with rescue organizations is with the intent to provide our shelter animals; (1) Alternate housing while awaiting a permanent loving home; (2) Time to heal from injury or illness before adoption and/or; (3) Receive needed behavior modification to make the animal adoptable. Interested AROs please email [email protected] for our Cooperative agreement

10/27/2026

261535 - Cluckerella
Fowl ( #261535) Female (not sterilized)
DOB: unknown
Breed: Chicken
Crossbreed: Mix
Color: Red
Coat: Not Specified
Kennel: LIVESTOCK-01
10/5/26- Delaware Rd. x Croneses Rd. CN***AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION NOW***
Adult female Chicken
ADOPTION FEE: $10.00

Chicken came in with damaged/missing feathers. Held and monitored, overall seems ok and can now be adopted. Will need TLC & further socializing for proper introduction to new flock.

*****Animals are eligible for adoption by the public after their stray hold period. Rescues are permitted to pull now; animal is also legally available for euthanasia on this same date. AVAS will continue to follow the protocols in place for the health/safety of the animals in our care. Interested adopter(s) should email an adoption application to [email protected] or call 760-240-7555. Any current rescue partners or rescues interested in partnering with our facility are encouraged to contact us at [email protected] or call us at (760) 240-7000 ext. 7519 to coordinate rescue pull and transportation. *****

10/27/2026

Adoptable Critters- 2026
Critters in this album are looking for permanent loving homes and/or Rescue placement. Adoption Fee is posted for each pet in the description. PLEASE DO NOT POST PLEDGES ON THESE PHOTOS. If you are wanting to donate towards adoption fee please contact the shelter directly. Visit AVanimals.org to see all our adoptable pets at the Apple Valley Animal Shelter. Animal Shelter Hours : Tuesday through Saturday 9:00am to 4:00pm 22131 Powhatan Road, Apple Valley, CA 92308 For general questions or adoption please call (760) 240-7555 Email: [email protected] For Rescue transfers please call (760) 240-7000 ext. 7519 Email: [email protected]

261809 - Pickles
Smallfurry ( #261809) Female (not sterilized)
Adult
DOB: 06/12/2025 1 year old
Breed: Guinea Pig
Crossbreed: Mix
Color: Brown and White
Coat: Not Specified
Kennel: EXOTIC_ADOPTION-5
***AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION NOW***
Adult female
ADOPTION FEE $10.00
ALT ID 10-21-2026 22
Owner turn-in due to child being afraid. Guinea Pig is timid but enjoys being held & cuddled. Seems to be well socialized. BG

*****Animals are eligible for adoption by the public after their stray hold period. Rescues are permitted to pull on now; animal is also legally available for euthanasia on this same date. AVAS will continue to follow the protocols in place for the health/safety of the animals in our care. Interested adopter(s) should email an adoption application to [email protected] or call 760-240-7555. Any current rescue partners or rescues interested in partnering with our facility are encouraged to contact us at [email protected] or call us at (760) 240-7000 ext. 7519 to coordinate rescue pull and transportation. *****

10/16/2026

🐾 Tomorrow’s forecast? 100% chance of wagging tails!
The 19th Annual Paws n’ Claws Pet Fair is almost here, and Civic Center Park is the place to be this Saturday! We’ve got a fun-filled day planned for pets and their people!
Here’s what you can look forward to:
💉 Low-cost vaccines & microchipping
🐾 Dog licensing for Town residents
🛍️ Vendors
🎶 Music & food
🏆 Contests & drawings..and more!
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
📍 Civic Center Park
Admission and parking are FREE!
Well-mannered pets are welcome, so grab those leashes and come enjoy a tail-wagging good time!

10/15/2026

🐾Courtesy Post - Citizen Holding🐾
Do you know me? We are looking to reunite this pet with owner, if that’s you, email us at [email protected].

Pug Mix Male, Bay and Black in color.
10/14/26. Found Shoshonee Rd X Apple Valley Rd.ju

WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
Tuesday - Saturday
Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Shelter hours are 10:00a.m. to 3:30p.m.
22131 Powhatan Road
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-7555
View our available pets at www.avanimals.org

10/07/2026

Yellowstone # 261585
Turtle ( #261585) Unknown (not sterilized)
Adult
DOB: unknown
Breed: Yellow Bellied Slider
Crossbreed: Mix
Color: Black and Yellow
Coat: Not Specified
Kennel: EXOTIC_HOLDING-PENDING
10/7/26 - Found in Apple Valley in the vicinity of Pahute Rd and Kiowa Rd. Came in with a crack/break on the left outer shell. LM***AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION 10/13/26***ADOPTION FEE: $10.00Yellow bellied slider ALT ID: 10-07-2026 10*****Animals are eligible for adoption by the public after their stray hold period. Animal is legally available for rescue or euthanasia on 10/14/26. Interested adopter(s) should email an adoption application to [email protected] or call 760-240-7555. Any current rescue partners or rescues interested in partnering with our facility are encouraged to contact us at AVASrescues@applevalley. org or call us at (760) 240-7000 ext. 7519 to coordinate rescue pull and transportation. *****

10/07/2026

Please join us in congratulating April Star Adoption Foundation on becoming a newly approved ARO- Animal Rescue Organization partner with our Shelter.

Thank you for joining our efforts, together we can continue to provide "A Better Way of Life" for the animals in our care - Four Paws at a Time.

Partnering with rescue organizations is with the intent to provide our shelter animals; (1) Alternate housing while awaiting a permanent loving home; (2) Time to heal from injury or illness before adoption and/or; (3) Receive needed behavior modification to make the animal adoptable. Interested AROs please email [email protected] for our Cooperative agreement

10/03/2026

259934 - Delilah
Pig ( #259934) Female (not sterilized)
Adult
DOB: unknown
Breed: Pot Bellied
Crossbreed: Mix
Color: Black and White
Coat: Not Specified
Kennel: LIVESTOCK-04
***AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION NOW***ADOPTION FEE: $35.00Female Pot Bellied pigAprox: 350+ lbsALT ID 10-02-2026 13*****Animals are eligible for adoption by the public after their stray hold period. Rescues are permitted to pull on 10/03/26; animal is also legally available for euthanasia on this same date. AVAS will continue to follow the protocols in place for the health/safety of the animals in our care. Interested adopter(s) should email an adoption application to [email protected] or call 760-240-7555. Any current rescue partners or rescues interested in partnering with our facility are encouraged to contact us at [email protected] or call us at (760) 240-7000 ext. 7519 to coordinate rescue pull and transportation. *****

10/01/2026

Please join us in congratulating Super.B.Foundation on becoming a newly approved ARO- Animal Rescue Organization partner with our Shelter.

Thank you for joining our efforts, together we can continue to provide "A Better Way of Life" for the animals in our care - Four Paws at a Time.

Partnering with rescue organizations is with the intent to provide our shelter animals; (1) Alternate housing while awaiting a permanent loving home; (2) Time to heal from injury or illness before adoption and/or; (3) Receive needed behavior modification to make the animal adoptable. Interested AROs please email [email protected] for our Cooperative agreement