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
Pets and People: With Cynthia, Time and Patience Lead to Love
Some pets find homes in days. Others take weeks. A few wait months. Cynthia’s here for all of them. “I’ve always been drawn to the quiet ones,” she says. “The animals who don’t stand out at first. The ones that just need someone to see who they really are.” Cynthia is part of the Adoptions Team at HSSV, where she … 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.
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