Humane Society partners with VCA Animal Hospitals

The Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. in Pomona has teamed up with VCA Animal Hospitals to ensure that all adoptable animals from the shelter receive a healthy start in their new homes.

VCA Central Animal Hospital is at 281 N. Central Ave. in Upland.

Each adopted pet will receive a complimentary overall wellness exam as well as 14 days of follow-up care.

The shelter spays and neuters each pet and provides free vaccinations, de-worming, micro-chipping and an identification tag.

Now, they will be going a step further with VCA to provide the complimentary exam within five days of an adoption.

The exams include checking the pet's heart, lungs and other vital organs as well as examining the pets for fleas, ticks and other external parasites.

All adopted animals will receive 14 days of free follow up care at VCA for conditions ranging from respiratory infections to suture removal.

"It is our goal to put ourselves out of business so we no longer need to rescue thousands of stray, injured, and homeless animals," said Bill Harford, president/CEO, Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. in a news release. "In the meantime, we will continue to provide the utmost in care for our animals and working with VCA Animal Hospitals helps us achieve this goal."

Once an adoption occurs at the shelter, the new pet owner will receive a new pet parenting kit which provides tips on helping each companion to adjust to his new home, outlines the services offered by Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. and VCA Animal Hospitals, and explains how to go about taking advantage of and making an appointment for the complimentary aftercare services.

IVHS is located at 500 Humane Way, Pomona, Calif. 91766 and can be reached at 909.623.9777or by visiting www.ivhsspca.org.

VCA Central Animal Hospital in Upland can be reached at 909-981-2855 or by visiting http://www.vcahospitals.com/central