Growing Together at HSSV: Careers Built on Passion and Purpose

Kristi MackCats, Dogs, NewsLeave a Comment

  With a culture of continuous learning, HSSV fosters a growth-oriented work environment for staff at all levels and functions. Investing time and resources into professional development not only supports the individual, but our organization as a whole. Our commitment to our values and working agreements, shines through our staff and the opportunities to increase their impact. Learn about the … Read More

It Took a Village to Heal Smokey

Josephine TempongkoDogs, Saving Lives20 Comments

Keep reading to find out how Humane Society Silicon Valley partnered with the City of San Jose Animal Care & Services and San Diego Humane Society to give Smokey a second chance. 10-year-old Smokey was found as a stray wandering the streets in September of 2023 and brought to City of San Jose Animal Care & Services (SJACS) for help. … Read More

Michelle, Nick & Papi’s Story

Josephine TempongkoAdopt, Dogs, Keeping Families Together4 Comments

Michelle and her father Nick suffered a tremendous loss when her mother Sandy passed away suddenly. Their greatest comfort came in the smallest of packages – their dog Papi, adopted from HSSV in 2020. This is their story: “In the summer of 2020, we had to put my parents’ chihuahua Fancy to sleep. They lasted about a month before my … Read More

Echo Locates the Perfect Family

Josephine TempongkoAdopt, Dogs, Uncategorized19 Comments

Echo is a white dog with pointed ears and very wolf-like features around his face. At first glance, he appears cross eyed or as if one eye is bigger than the other. A special boy, he was born with abnormally formed eyes and is mostly blind, with limited vision in one eye. Echo was transferred into HSSV from a local … Read More

Lady and Logan Were Worth It

Josephine TempongkoAdopt, Dogs, News, Uncategorized7 Comments

Some animals take more time, effort and patience than your average shelter animal. We think they’re worth it. At HSSV, there is a revolving door of animals in need of homes. Most arrive at the shelter and leave with their new families after a few days. A few of them, like Lady and Logan, stay with us at the shelter … Read More

Reese’s New “Leash” on Life

Josephine TempongkoAdopt, Dogs, News4 Comments

    When Reese first arrived at HSSV through one of our rescue partners, he was too fearful to be touched or even walk on a leash.   Reese arrived bonded with another dog, Betty, who was also shy but tolerated petting and leashing. Because of this she was adopted more quickly, leaving poor Reese alone and afraid. At the … Read More