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We use Patented Kuranda Dog Beds because they are durable, chew proof and easy to clean. If you would like to donate a bed to us, click here.

You can donate a Kuranda Dog Bed or Fleece Pad for one of our Perfect Pets at Wholesale Prices by clicking on the above link. Fleece Pads start as low as $16.00 and Dog Beds as low as $45.00.

About Our Group

Pick of the Pound, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We are a dedicated group of volunteers doing what we can to help the homeless animals of Valencia County. Our special emphasis is on helping the animals at the Valencia County Animal Shelter.

Because of the low adoption rate at the Valencia County Animal Shelter, Pick of the Pound, Inc. was formed to help find homes for many of the wonderful animals at the shelter.

Working with shelter personnel, we take animals out of the shelter and place them in foster homes. The animals are tested for heartworm or feline leukemia, vaccinated, spayed or neutered and then put up for adoption.

Our efforts started in September 2000. In only five and a half years we have found loving homes for over 1600 animals!

Adopting a Perfect Pet

If you are interested in adopting a Pick of the Pound Perfect Pet just stop by one of our adoption clinics (check above section "Adoption Clinic Schedule" for locations and times), email us or call our voicemail (505-866-0008) and one of our volunteers will return your call.

You will fill out an adoption questionnaire to help us find the right pet for you and your family. Once a match is made the adoption contract will be filled out and signed.


The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $100.00. Dogs and puppies are spayed or neutered, microchipped, recieve age appropriate vaccinations and adult dogs are tested for heartworm.

The adoption fee for kittens is $80.00 and $65.00 for cats. Cats and kittens are spayed or neutered, recieve age appropriate vaccinations and are tested for feline leukemia.

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