Friends of the Valley Animal Shelter, Control & Rescue 2026
This guide is for people searching “Friends of the Valley Animal Shelter.” The official name is Animal Friends of the Valleys, a nonprofit shelter and animal-services provider in Wildomar, California.
Use this page to quickly find adoption hours, fees, lost/found pet steps, animal-control numbers, licensing rules, microchip help, clinic details, foster options, volunteer routes and rescue-partner contact points.
Choose What You Need
- Clickable action cards
- Adoption hours
- Cities served
- Adoption fees
- Adoption micro-steps
- Lost/found pet steps
- Animal control and emergencies
- Licensing rules
- Clinic, vaccines and microchips
- Financial assistance
- Rescue partners
- Foster and volunteer
- Before you leave home
- Call scripts
- Map
- Official links
- 10 FAQs
Clickable Animal Friends of the Valleys Action Cards
Use the card that matches your situation. This keeps users from hunting through long pages when they need one answer fast.
Animal Friends of the Valleys Adoption Hours
AFV’s official pages list these current shelter hours. Always check the official site or call before holiday visits, special events or urgent animal-control needs.
| Day | Official shelter/adoption hours | Best action | Micro-step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM | Adoption, lost/found check, licensing. | Call first if you need specific staff help. |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM | Adoption, reclaim, vaccine clinic planning. | Check live animal portal before driving. |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM-7:00 PM | Best extended weekday window. | Good day for people who work normal hours. |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM | Adoption and public services. | Bring ID and pet documents if needed. |
| Friday | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM | Good before weekend crowd. | Ask about animal availability before leaving. |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | Weekend adoption visit. | Arrive with enough time to meet and process. |
| Third Sunday monthly | Noon-4:00 PM | Limited monthly Sunday public window. | Confirm it is the third Sunday before driving. |
Cities Served by Animal Friends of the Valleys
AFV provides adoption and animal services for multiple Southwest Riverside County cities. Use your city/address to confirm the correct field-service and licensing route.
Lake Elsinore
AFV lists Lake Elsinore among the cities it serves for animal services.
Canyon Lake
AFV provides animal-control services under contract for Canyon Lake.
Wildomar
The shelter is located in Wildomar at 33751 Mission Trail.
Menifee
AFV lists Menifee in its service area and animal-control contracts.
Murrieta
AFV provides animal-control services under contract for Murrieta.
Temecula
AFV lists Temecula among its served cities for animal services.
Official Adoption Fees
AFV lists the following adoption fee categories and notes that a spay/neuter fee may apply. Confirm the final total for the exact animal before payment.
| Animal / category | Listed adoption fee | Ask before adopting | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult cat | $25 | Medical notes, litter habits and adjustment plan. | Adult cats may need quiet-room setup. |
| Kitten under 6 months | $50 | Vaccine schedule and kitten-proofing needs. | Kittens need extra supplies and supervision. |
| Unaltered dog | $60 | When will spay/neuter be completed? | AFV says unaltered animals must be spayed/neutered before adoption. |
| Altered dog | $80 | Behavior notes, leash skills and medical records. | Helps plan the first week at home. |
| Puppy under 1 year | $100 | Training, vaccines, chewing, crate and socialization needs. | Puppies need time and budget. |
| Pit bull | $25 | Housing, insurance, city rules and training needs. | Rental rules can block adoption later. |
| Chihuahua | $25 | Dental, handling and small-dog safety notes. | Small dogs need careful household matching. |
| Unaltered senior dog over 5 years | $35 | Medical needs and spay/neuter timing. | Senior pets may need extra vet follow-up. |
| Altered senior dog over 5 years | $50 | Medication, mobility and diet notes. | Budget for senior care. |
| Senior citizen 60+ adopting a dog | $25 | Which documents are needed to receive this category? | Ask before checkout. |
| Rabbit | $25 | Housing, hay, chewing, litter and rabbit-savvy vet care. | Rabbit care is different from dog/cat care. |
Adoption Micro-Steps
Use this order before visiting so the trip is faster and more useful.
Open the AFV animal page
Start on the official Animals page or the live shelter portal. Screenshot animal name, ID and category.
Check the fee category
Compare the animal with AFV’s fee categories: adult cat, kitten, dog, puppy, senior dog, rabbit or special category.
Visit during public hours
Use Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, Wednesday until 7pm, Saturday until 5pm, or the third Sunday noon-4pm.
Bring practical documents
Bring photo ID, payment method, landlord/pet-policy details if you rent, and questions for staff.
Ask about spay/neuter status
AFV says unaltered animals must be spayed or neutered prior to adoption.
Ask behavior and care questions
Ask about energy level, other pets, children, leash skills, medical notes, vaccine status, diet and first-week setup.
Lost or Found Pet: What AFV Says to Do
AFV’s lost/found guidance emphasizes in-person shelter checks, reports, local signs and microchip updates.
If your pet is lost
- Come to the shelter and physically look for your lost pet.
- Bring proof of rabies vaccination, spay/neuter certificate if applicable, and a collar/leash.
- If your pet is not at the shelter, file a lost report.
- Check other shelters in the area.
- Put signs near where the pet went missing.
- Check with local veterinarians and groomers.
- Return to the shelter every few days and keep checking the online animals page.
- Update microchip contact information with your microchip company.
If you found a pet
- If safe, bring the animal to AFV to be scanned for a microchip.
- File a found report.
- Keep the found animal separated from your own pets.
- Post simple local signs and online alerts with a photo and general location.
- Ask claimants for proof of ownership before handing over the pet.
- If the pet is sick, injured, aggressive or creating a safety issue, use the animal-control route instead of handling it yourself.
Animal Control, Emergencies and Bite Reporting
AFV provides contracted animal-control services for Canyon Lake, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula and Wildomar.
| Situation | Call / action | Use for | Micro-step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business-hours animal abuse, cruelty or neglect suspicion | 951-674-0618 ext. 222 or 223 | AFV animal-control investigation route. | Give address, animal description, photos if safe and urgency. |
| After-hours animal-control emergency | 800-375-8218 | AFV lists this for emergencies after regular business hours. | Use for listed emergency categories. |
| Vicious animal | After-hours emergency route if outside regular hours. | Public-safety risk. | Do not approach or try to catch. |
| Biting animal not confined | Emergency route. | Quarantine / biting animal issue. | Report promptly. |
| Injured or sick stray animal | Emergency route if after hours. | Animal welfare and public safety. | Give exact location and condition. |
| Confined stray in Murrieta or Menifee | AFV animal-control route. | AFV lists confined strays in Murrieta and Menifee for emergency-call context. | Keep the animal safely contained if possible. |
| Animal bite | Report promptly to AFV. | AFV says bite reports are required so the animal can be isolated and observed for at least a 10-day quarantine period. | Seek medical care first if injured. |
| Running-at-large stray | AFV animal-control route. | Strays may be impounded; fees can apply before release. | Check fences, gates and boards to prevent repeat escapes. |
Pet Licensing Rules and Documents
AFV’s licensing page gives the main rules. Exact license fees vary by city and current fee schedule, so verify before payment.
Rabies + license rule
State laws and city ordinances require dogs to be vaccinated against rabies and licensed at four months of age or within 30 days of moving into a city.
Spay/neuter + microchip cities
Canyon Lake, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Wildomar and Temecula also require pets to be spayed/neutered and microchipped before licensing.
Proof required
Proof of rabies vaccine is required. License term cannot exceed the rabies vaccine expiration.
| License action | Official route | Prepare | Helpful note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy at shelter | 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar | Rabies certificate, spay/neuter proof if applicable, payment. | Licenses can be bought 8am-closing Monday-Saturday and noon-closing on third Sunday. |
| Buy online | AFV online portal | Pet and owner details, rabies proof. | Some unaltered dog licenses in hobby-breeder cities cannot be processed online. |
| Unaltered dog in Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake or Wildomar | Call, mail in, or visit shelter. | Documents and city-specific requirements. | AFV states these are not able to be processed online. |
| Moved into city | License within 30 days. | Rabies proof and address information. | Do not wait until an impound or citation. |
Clinic, Vaccines, Microchips and Spay/Neuter
AFV operates a low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinic at the Wildomar campus, Building B.
Clinic location
33751 Mission Trail, Building B, Wildomar, CA 92595. Clinic phone: 951-674-7729. Email: AFVClinic@afv.org.
Vaccine clinic
AFV says vaccine clinic hours can vary, but are typically Tuesday-Saturday from 9am to 2pm or posted as current schedule updates.
Microchip
AFV provides microchipping for $20 at the shelter with no appointment needed.
Financial Assistance: What to Know Before Applying
AFV lists financial assistance when funds are available for senior citizens and low-income families within its jurisdiction. It does not cover full vet bills.
Funds vary
Assistance depends on donations or grants and may not be available at all times.
Documents matter
AFV lists income proof, proof of residency, ID copy, pet photo and sometimes age or ownership proof depending on the grant.
Processing time
AFV says applications can take 24-72 hours to process and requested documents are emailed.
Rescue Partner Route
This section helps rescue groups and public users understand the official rescue route instead of calling random departments.
Approved partners
AFV works with approved rescue partners. Rescue groups need an approved application on file.
Rescue coordinator
AFV lists the Rescue Coordinator contact as 951-674-0618 ext. 224.
Foster and Volunteer Options
If you cannot adopt, fostering or volunteering can still directly help animals move through the shelter system.
Foster
AFV says foster assignments vary by animal needs. Some young animals need feeding every 2-3 hours; other fosters can be left at home up to ten hours.
Foster supplies
AFV provides training, supplies and support, including bowls, bedding, toys, crates, food, litter, medication and veterinary services.
Volunteer age
AFV says volunteers must be 14 or older. Volunteers under 16 need a parent/guardian to complete the process with them and accompany them.
Dog walking
Dog Walking requires Volunteer Orientation plus Dog Walking Orientation on the first and third Thursday of every month from 8:30 to 9:30am.
Shelter volunteer tasks
Tasks can include cleaning cages/kennels, laundry, housekeeping, bathing animals with staff, grounds care and animal socialization.
Off-site adoption help
AFV says off-site adoption shows are held Saturdays at Lake Elsinore PetSmart, with volunteers helping setup, kennels, dog walking and public questions.
Before You Leave Home
Pet screenshot, ID, payment, landlord rules, spay/neuter question list.
Recent photo, rabies proof, spay/neuter certificate if applicable, collar/leash.
Photo, exact location, safety status, scan plan, found report.
Rabies certificate, spay/neuter proof, microchip proof, city/residency details.
Map: Animal Friends of the Valleys
Use this map for the Wildomar shelter location. For after-hours emergencies, do not drive first; call the emergency number.
Copy/Paste Call Scripts
Adoption
Hi, I saw [animal name/ID] on the AFV animal page. Is this animal still available, and what should I bring today to meet or adopt?Lost pet
Hi, my [dog/cat/other pet] is missing near [cross streets/city]. The pet is [color/size/markings] and may be microchipped. Has a matching animal come into AFV?Found pet
Hi, I found a [dog/cat/other animal] near [exact location]. The animal is [safe/injured/aggressive]. I can/cannot hold it. Should I bring it for a microchip scan or request animal control?Animal-control report
Hi, I need to report [stray/injured animal/bite/cruelty/noise/hoarding] at [exact location]. The animal is [description] and the current danger level is [low/medium/high].Official Animal Friends of the Valleys Links
The main facts are already summarized above. Use these official links for live listings, reports, licensing, clinic scheduling, volunteer/foster applications and final verification.
Friends of the Valley Animal Shelter FAQ
What is the official name of Friends of the Valley Animal Shelter?
The official name is Animal Friends of the Valleys.
Where is Animal Friends of the Valleys located?
Animal Friends of the Valleys is located at 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA 92595.
What is the Animal Friends of the Valleys phone number?
The main shelter phone number is 951-674-0618.
What are Animal Friends of the Valleys adoption hours?
AFV lists Monday-Tuesday 10am-4pm, Wednesday 10am-7pm, Thursday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and the third Sunday of each month from noon-4pm.
Which cities does Animal Friends of the Valleys serve?
AFV lists animal services for Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Wildomar, Menifee, Murrieta and Temecula.
How much are adoption fees at Animal Friends of the Valleys?
AFV lists adult cats at $25, kittens under 6 months at $50, unaltered dogs at $60, altered dogs at $80, puppies under 1 year at $100, pit bulls at $25, Chihuahuas at $25, senior dog categories at $35 or $50, senior citizens 60+ adopting a dog at $25, and rabbits at $25. A spay/neuter fee may apply.
What should I do if I lost a pet near AFV?
Go to the shelter to look in person, bring rabies and spay/neuter proof if applicable, file a lost report, check other shelters, put up signs, check vets/groomers and keep returning every few days.
What should I do if I found a pet?
If safe, bring the animal to AFV to be scanned for a microchip and file a found report. If the animal is sick, injured, aggressive or creating a safety issue, use the animal-control route.
How much is microchipping at Animal Friends of the Valleys?
AFV lists microchipping for $20 at the shelter with no appointment needed.
What is the after-hours emergency number for Animal Friends of the Valleys?
AFV lists 800-375-8218 for animal-control emergencies after regular business hours.
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