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Tri Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR)in Dublin is a nonprofit, all volunteer organization whose mission is to end the unnecessary euthanasia of homeless animals. TVAR cooperates with area shelters and rescue groups, primarily the East County Animal Shelter, to provide homeless animals with socialization, foster homes, medical care and an opportunity for a second chance.
TriValley Animal Rescue (TVAR) is a nonprofit charitable organization run solely by volunteers dedicated to placing homeless animals. Through the commitment of our volunteers, TVAR works to ensure services such as: Rescuing adoptable and/or treatable animals at risk and placing them in our foster program, Provide medical care, both routine and special needs providing volunteers at the East County Animal Shelter to spend time socializing the animals and interfacing with the general public.

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