Roxy’s journey to her forever home began at Santa Clara County Animal Shelter. Like so many municipal shelters across the Bay Area, they were stretched beyond capacity and turned to HSSV’s Regional Rescue Program to help. That’s how Kaycee, as she was then called, made her way to HSSV. She arrived with a hygroma—an elbow swelling that develops when dogs … Read More
At Martha’s Kitchen, Compassion Comes with a Side of Pet Food
Every September, communities across the country come together for Hunger Action Month, a nationwide movement led by Feeding America to end hunger and ensure families have access to the food and support they need. It’s a time when organizations, volunteers, and advocates stand shoulder to shoulder in recognition that food is a basic human right, not a luxury. In San … Read More
Head Tilt, Heart Full: Top Hat’s Journey Home
Top Hat’s life almost ended before it had truly begun. When he was found, the tiny kitten carried more injuries than most could survive — a raw wound stretched across his head, an abscess on his neck, and a limp that made each step unsteady. And yet, through the pain, he purred. That resilience, and the community that rallied around … Read More
Pets and People: Kyoko Builds Trust Through Care
For a lot of people, Humane Society Silicon Valley is the first call they make when something unexpected happens. Maybe their pet is sick and they can’t afford care. Maybe they’re grieving, scared, or just overwhelmed. On the other end of that call is someone like Kyoko.
Opening Doors to Care: HSSV’s New Community Pet Clinic
In Silicon Valley, access to veterinary care hasn’t kept pace with the growing need. Rising costs and the stress of living paycheck to paycheck mean that even basic care can feel out of reach. The love people feel for their pets hasn’t changed, but access to affordable treatment hasn’t always kept up. That’s why Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) is … Read More
Pets and People: Naadia’s Journey into Veterinary Medicine
“To hear a vet or, even a tech, say “Oh this? We got this.” are words a lot of shelters want to hear. I work with a team that is full of heart and confidence. There is no animal that we don’t go the full mile for… to be a part of a team that can really do it all … Read More