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Celebrating National Train Your Dog Month at HSSV

Humane Society Silicon ValleyJanuary 9, 2026behavior, Dogs, Keeping Families Together2 Comments

January’s National Train Your Dog Month™ is a reminder that training is not just about teaching cues, it is about building communication, confidence, and connection. Led by the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), the campaign celebrates positive, science-based training methods that strengthen the bond between dogs and their people while promoting safety, trust, and lifelong success. This philosophy is … Read More

Pets and People: The Rescue Van That Carries a Legacy

Humane Society Silicon ValleyOctober 6, 2025Keeping Families Together, Pets and People, Saving LivesLeave a Comment

When Ken Peterson and his wife Pat adopted Winnie, a timid Lhasa Apso/Maltese mix with a shaky past and soulful eyes, they weren’t just welcoming a senior dog into their home. They were opening their hearts to a new way of loving—deeply, patiently, and without condition. Winnie was found wandering the streets of Stockton, matted and scared. She was around … Read More

Head Tilt, Heart Full: Top Hat’s Journey Home

Humane Society Silicon ValleySeptember 5, 2025Cats, Keeping Families Together, Saving Lives2 Comments

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

Humane Society Silicon ValleyAugust 22, 2025Keeping Families Together, Pets and People1 Comment

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

Humane Society Silicon ValleyAugust 21, 2025Changing The Game, community services, Keeping Families Together, Saving Lives10 Comments

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: Hailey Sets You Up For Success

Humane Society Silicon ValleyAugust 6, 2025Adopt, Keeping Families Together, Pets and People2 Comments

Fighting for FIP Kittens: Nova’s Story

Humane Society Silicon ValleyJuly 4, 2025Cats, Changing The Game, Keeping Families Together, Saving Lives5 Comments

Connecting People, Pets, and Purpose: Community Engagement at HSSV

Humane Society Silicon ValleyMay 2, 2025Keeping Families Together, VolunteersLeave a Comment

Rebuilding with Resilience: Our Fire Recovery Journey

Humane Society Silicon ValleyMarch 2, 2025Changing The Game, Keeping Families Together, Saving Lives1 Comment

In the aftermath of the fire, major changes to our operations had to be made for us to continue our work – including creating temporary office space for staff whose work areas were impacted by the fire, moving most animals in our care into foster homes, and relocating service areas for Medical and Community Services…

Celebrating 95 Years of Innovation

Humane Society Silicon ValleyOctober 22, 2024Changing The Game, Keeping Families Together, News, Saving Lives5 Comments

This year marks the 95th anniversary of our organization – and to celebrate reaching this milestone, we hope you’ll enjoy this walk down memory lane as we reflect on the evolution of Humane Society Silicon Valley since its humble beginnings in 1929.

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