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Mr. Pipp's Second Chance

When Mr. Pipp came to us, he was suffering from a broken pelvis and injured leg. But with the help of expert veterinary care, a little resilience, and a dash of spunk, Mr. Pipp’s life soon took a new and brighter turn.

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A Hero for Kittens

During the day, Diane Foxen is a neonatal nurse working on the front lines. By night, she fosters some of our most vulnerable kittens. We’re so grateful for Diane for her work, and she’s grateful for the joy her kittens bring her. “These little kittens have been my heroes,” she says

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Does your dog need to learn some better manners? Do you need help surviving puppyhood? If you’re ready for life with a well-behaved canine companion, we’ll help you get there with our virtual and in-person training classes!

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Vehicle Donation

Has your car used up its nine lives? Don’t wash, donate! Your vehicle donation helps us find loving homes for homeless pets. It’s fast and easy, tax-deductible, and we provide free towing.

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Be a Hero for Bottle Babies!

Want to learn to help tiny kittens? Sign up to foster and we’ll teach you everything you need to know about saving and caring for kittens in need.

Covid-19 Update

As the situation with COVID-19 evolves, Humane Society Silicon Valley has made updates and re-opened some programs and services, including our pet pantry program, emergency boarding services and (virtual) dog training.

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