Victor Valley Animal Protective League- 21779 Zuni Rd.

In 1956, a local group met with a representative of the National Humane Society about the need for an animal shelter in the Victor Valley.  In 1958 Victor Valley Animal Protective League (VVAPL) incorporated as a non profit animal welfare organization, with the first goal of building an animal shelter.  In 1960 Newton T. Bass donated the five acres needed to open the shelter.  The shelter was opened in 1962.  Today VVAPL contracts with Adelanto and Victorville to accept strays.  All communities are welcome to use their services: vaccinations, spay and neutering, microchipping, euthanasia, and adoptions.  VVAPL has served an important role in Apple Valley during the past 70 years.