Our Path Forward

The rebuild is progressing in three phases, beginning with the spaces most urgently needed to support animals, adopters and our teams.

Phase One: Restoring the Dog Adoptions Floor

The first phase restores the fire-damaged dog adoption floor and lobby with new flooring, improved rooms, refreshed finishes, and an updated puppy space. Bringing this area back to life will allow dogs to leave temporary classrooms, create a more welcoming experience for visitors and staff, and mark an important step toward restoring full operating capacity.

 

 

Phase Two: Restoring the Medical Center and Laundry Rooms

The second phase rebuilds and modernizes our medical center and back-of-house operations, including HVAC systems, replacing the roof, a third surgical suite, a dental suite, expanded laundry capacity, and a specialized parvo isolation room. Updated equipment and more functional spaces will increase treatment and surgical capacity, strengthen disease control, and expand hands-on veterinary training.

 

 

 

Phase Three: Strengthening HSSV for the Future with New People Spaces

The final phase, moving forward alongside Phase Two, focuses on the people and infrastructure that sustain HSSV’s work. By converting underused areas into more functional staff spaces, and refreshing cat adoptions and training classrooms, this phase will help HSSV operate more effectively and remain resilient for years to come.

 

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How We Got Here

Explore the key moments and milestones that have shaped our response and rebuild.

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June 24, 2026
Our adoption floor and lobby are set to reopen in fall 2026, marking an important rebuild milestone.
December 23, 2025
In the year after the fire, we welcomed 5,263 animals, completed 4,698 adoptions and distributed 667,000 meals.
August 21, 2025
We opened our Community Pet Clinic, offering essential services two days a week while rebuild efforts continue
February 25, 2025
With animal housing limited by the fire, Santa Clara County Animal Services took over care of Sunnyvale strays.
January 22, 2025
Cleanup revealed extensive damage, leaving over half the shelter unusable, including the entire Medical Center.
December 24, 2024
Despite damage to half the shelter, adoptions reopened and 92 animals entered foster care.

 

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Thank you for being part of this next chapter with us.

We’ll continue sharing updates at each stage of the rebuild, so please follow along as this work moves forward.

 

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