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Fact Sheet Agency:
Humane Society Silicon Valley (Tax ID: 94-1196215) Description:
Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) offers quality adoptions, medical care, pet care services and education programs to enhance the human-animal bond. Established in 1929, HSSV has adopted more than 500,000 animals into permanent, loving homes. HSSV operates an open door shelter accepting incoming animals 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. HSSVs new Animal Community Center is the first animal welfare agency in the nation to receive LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Motto:
The Best Place to Adopt a Pet Mission:
To save and enhance lives. Vision:
To eliminate the unnecessary euthanasia of thousands of pets each year in the Bay Area. Our Values:
Funding:
HSSV is a non-profit organization supported by individual donations, program fees, foundation and corporate grants, and special events. The agency is governed by a volunteer board of directors, which oversees an annual operating budget of approximately $8 million. Programs:
Adoptions - Animal Care - Spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping & health testing - Training & Nutrition - Lost & found - Education Outreach - Animal Behavior Helpline - Pet Loss Resources - Quality Pet Supplies - Doggie Daycare - Boarding - Grooming People:
Approximately 80 employees, 650 volunteers and 30,000 donors Management:
Christine Benninger - President Board Officers:
Chair: Melissa Dyrdahl Board Members:
Leonard Almalech |