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Animal Friends of the Valleys company history timeline

1987

In 1987, the only animal shelter in southwest Riverside County was operated by the city of Lake Elsinore.

1988

On October 1, 1988, LEAF began operating the shelter and provided animal control services to the city of Lake Elsinore, serving approximately 12,000 people.

1990

In 1990, the Riverside County contracted with LEAF to shelter the county area’s animals.

1996

In 1996, after sheltering 15,595 animals and selling 8,084 licenses, the AFV board of directors realized a permanent facility to serve the human and pet population was needed.

1999

In 1999, EVMWD needed to expand its water treatment plant.

2000

In March 2000, LEAF formally changed its name to Animal Friends of the Valleys to reflect the other communities and areas that it serves.

AFV began building a “temporary” animal shelter, moving to that location in April 2000.

2005

In 2005, Willa Bagwell, one of the original founding members, was named executive director.

2010

AFV was selected as the operator of the shelter under an operating agreement with the JPA. The shelter was opened to the public on October 4, 2010.

2013

On July 1, 2013, AFV opened the first low cost spay/ neuter clinic in Lake Elsinore at the former shelter location.

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