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Palm Valley Animal Society

Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit animal welfare organization that operates two facilities in Edinburg, Texas, taking in more than 15,000 animals on behalf of 550,000 residents annually. PVAS is on a journey to save lives and create a safe, humane community for all of the Rio Grande Valley. PVAS’s goal is to save every animal possible through progressive adoption, foster care, and rescue transfer programs. PVAS offers several additional programs designed to help pets in the shelter, in the community, and in your home, including pet resources, self-supported rehoming, wellness medical services, and pet food pantry.