A FIRE REBUILD WEBINAR

Humane Society Silicon Valley is entering a new chapter, and we’d love to share what’s ahead. Join our Rebuild team on September 30 at 12 p.m. for a special live Zoom presentation, Fire Rebuild: Progress, Plans & What’s Next.

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Spay/Neuter My Pet

We provide spay/neuter care for owned dogs and cats at HSSV and the Community Pet Clinic.

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Vaccinate My Pet

We offer low cost vaccinations, microchipping, dewormer, and more at multiple locations.

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Train My Pet

We offer positive training that brings out the best in dogs and their people. Enroll today!

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Get Involved

We bring people together through volunteering, fostering, and community events.

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Building for What’s Next

The Humane Society Silicon Valley is entering an exciting new chapter, and we'd love to share what's ahead.

THE REBUILD INITATIVE

See How Our Mission Comes to Life

Don’t Pity the Deaf Dog

September 23, 2026

“They don’t know that they’re missing anything. They’re fine. It’s the humans that need to learn to adapt,” says Behavior Specialist Gee.

It's National Deaf Dog Awareness Week, and today we celebrate the deaf dog. Three happy tails, and advice from our expert.

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Meet the Matchmakers

July 24, 2026

The shelter’s South Wing used to have a room set up like a living room – a sofa, the furnishings of an ordinary home – so that shelter dogs could get used to the idea of one. One rainy day, volunteer Rod brought a German shepherd named Callie inside and sat down on the sofa. Callie shocked Rod by jumping up and snuggling against him.

To understand why that was a breakthrough, you have to know how they met: she avoided him, barked out of fear, and needed space.

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Summer Enrichment Guide

July 10, 2026

When summer heat makes midday walks unsafe, enrichment keeps dogs and cats engaged without overheating. The best activities tap natural instincts – sniffing, foraging, licking, chasing, problem-solving. For dogs, this means snuffle mats, puzzle feeders, frozen lick mats, and short training games. For cats: food puzzles, wand play, and climbing or hiding spots. A few ten-minute sessions of mental work can keep a pet settled through a day that’s too hot to walk.

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Shelter Favorite Update: Boot Strap Bill (“Booty”)

June 26, 2026

Boot Strap Bill came to HSSV still healing after what was likely a run-in with a car. A young girl spotted him online and never looked back. Today he lives in Hawaii and rules the house with the confidence of a cat who has never once doubted he belongs there. We asked his family how he’s doing. Here he is, in their own words.

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