March Madness: Meet Our Final Four
The votes are in, the bracket is decided, and we have our champion. After weeks of voting, four finalists emerged. Two cats. Two dogs. All personality. Champion One of the foster home’s dogs tried to sniff her. She smacked him in the face. “I knew right then I had a sassy queen,” her adopter Karina said. Chispita goes on … Read More
The Math Behind Kitten Season
On a Thursday morning in late February, a litter of bottle babies – orphaned kittens too young to eat on their own – arrived at Humane Society Silicon Valley. They were days old, eyes still sealed shut, small enough to fit in your palm. By the time our logistics team had them settled, the planning for their care was already … Read More
Why Your Vet Spayed Their Dog
If you’ve ever hesitated about spaying or neutering your pet, you’re not alone. And that hesitation usually comes from a good place – wanting what’s best for your pet. “That feeling comes from love,” says Dr. Witting, a veterinarian at HSSV. “You’re imagining how you would feel if someone made that decision for you. That’s empathy – and it’s a … Read More
