Company Profile
San Gabriel Valley Humane Society
Company Overview
San Gabriel Valley Humane Society has a proud tradition of compassion for all the animals we serve. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate the adoption of all healthy and adoptable animals into permanent, loving homes. Our shelter team works to exemplify our core values of Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Professionalism. Visit our website at www.sgvhumane.org.
Company History
The Society's Founder was Mrs. Fannie Thompson Kessler, a preacher’s daughter from Elkhart, Indiana who became a fearless, female trailblazer. Born before the Civil War, in 1859, and widowed in 1895, she married Warren Kessler, a successful businessman, in 1905. She was hardworking and well-traveled.
Fannie became an outspoken advocate for animal rights. She organized the American Animal Defense League to combat cruelty in the training of animals for vaudeville, movies and circuses. In 1924, at the age of 65, she founded the Alhambra-San Gabriel Humane Society, which provided services for both farm and domestic animals. The shelter doubled in size when its neighbor property was donated in the interest of Fannie’s humanitarian work.
Today SGVHS, an open admissions shelter, focuses on the care and placement of family pets and assisting in the care of the animals in our community. We are also focusing on renovating and expanding our shelter to take us into our next 100 years!
Benefits
Discounted veterinary and adoption services.