Our Mission:
Our History:
PAL was formed in October 1993 by a small group of people
who were concerned about the well eing of the unwanted
animals of the Victor Valley. On February 4, 1994 the
State of California and the Federal Government granted
PAL their non-profit status.
PAL operated a low-cost spay/neuter clinic from 1995 to
1999. Our first year we spayed and neutered 3766 animals.
PAL worked in conjunction with the City of Hesperia from
2000 to 2002 and transferred from their animal control
facility over to PAL more than 2500 dogs and cats. Each one
was spayed and neutered, vaccinated and adopted. Up until
January 2005, PAL took in approximately 1100 animals per
year. With 3 moves slowing down adoptions (one in
September 2004 and another in January 2005, and our
recent move July 2007), our focus has been on education,
animal cruelty, and our Pet Connection program.
Our Goals:
PAL's immediate goal is to help the community we serve
with our current programs like The Pet Connection,
Community Education, and Adoptions. Our long term goals
are to establish a complete Humane Education Program and
a spay/neuter assistance program.
- Prevention of cruelty to animals by any reasonable
means; - Reducing the severe pet overpopulation in our local
communities through education and the spaying and
neutering of companion animals; - Providing love and health care to all animals entrusted
to us until permanent, loving homes are found; - Instilling respect for and appreciation of all living
things.
Our History:
PAL was formed in October 1993 by a small group of people
who were concerned about the well eing of the unwanted
animals of the Victor Valley. On February 4, 1994 the
State of California and the Federal Government granted
PAL their non-profit status.
PAL operated a low-cost spay/neuter clinic from 1995 to
1999. Our first year we spayed and neutered 3766 animals.
PAL worked in conjunction with the City of Hesperia from
2000 to 2002 and transferred from their animal control
facility over to PAL more than 2500 dogs and cats. Each one
was spayed and neutered, vaccinated and adopted. Up until
January 2005, PAL took in approximately 1100 animals per
year. With 3 moves slowing down adoptions (one in
September 2004 and another in January 2005, and our
recent move July 2007), our focus has been on education,
animal cruelty, and our Pet Connection program.
Our Goals:
PAL's immediate goal is to help the community we serve
with our current programs like The Pet Connection,
Community Education, and Adoptions. Our long term goals
are to establish a complete Humane Education Program and
a spay/neuter assistance program.
| Board of Directors |
| Katherine Schlintz President/Founder Freddie Gold Clear Transitions Chairman of the Board Debbie Benton Time Warner Director Iva Kakes Clear Channel Radio Director Elizabeth McGriffin High Sierra Mortgage Director Edward LeClere Attorney at Law Director Melanie Dube-Gold VVC Advisor Director Nancy Thale Victor Valley College Director Sarah Lakritz Apple Valley Inn Director |
| Miss Kitty In Loving Memory 1997 - March 28, 2008 Miss Kitty took over as the character office cat when our beloved Pal passed away in 2003. We will truly miss her. |
| Advisory Board |
| B. V. Reddy DVM New Animal Hospital Managing Veterinarian Jennifer Starbuck, CPA Financial Advisor Debbie Taranik, DVM Animal Care Hospital Donna Shawver, Pathways to Hope Prison Dog Project Corona, CA |
| About Us |
| PAL Humane Society Welcome Center/Miss Kitty's Barkery 20601 Hwy. 18 # 156 Apple Valley, CA 92307 (760 240-6848 Fax (760) 240-6972 info@palhumanesociety.org |
| Office Hours Monday - Friday: 10-5pm Adoptions at Apple Valley PetSmart Every other Saturday: 10-4pm Adoptions at Victorville PetSmart Every other Saturday: 10-4pm Sunday: Closed |
| Kathi Schlintz President/Founder Accounting Fundraising Grant Writing kathi@palhumanesociety.org |
| Mary Shanks Animal Care Manager Dog Trainer Prison Dog Program mary@palhumanesociety.org |
| Regina (Gina) Picke' Adoption Manager Dog Trainer Foster Care Prison Dog Program gina@palhumanesociety.org |
| AutumnRose Saenz Pet Connection Manager Dog Trainer Prison Dog Program autumn@palhumanesociety.org |
| Darlene Cunningham Retail Manger Receptionist Miss Kitty's Barkery darlene@palhumanesociety.org |
| PAL Staff |
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| Donna Shawver Training Director Prison Dog Program donna@palhumanesociety.org |
