“Tenacity and Joy”: Riley’s Story
Kitten Riley was born with a neurological condition—but that didn’t stop him. What happened next will melt your heart.
Rebuilding with Resilience: Our Fire Recovery Journey
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
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.
Kate and Cora Rescued Each Other
Kate shares how she and HSSV Alum Cora transformed each others’ lives and became a positive force in their community. “My family walked into HSSV in 2013 not entirely sure what to expect. We had had two previous shepherd mixes, but this was our first time adopting from a shelter. None of the dogs we initially met resonated with … Read More
It Took a Village to Heal Smokey
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
The Next Generation in Shelter Medicine
There is a growing nationwide shortage of veterinary professionals. HSSV is changing the game by training the next generation in Shelter Medicine.
A Long Road for a Sweet Kitten
When the tiny kitten was brought to our medical center, she came with a traumatic backstory. Her and her sister had been found on the side of the road by an extremely caring man. Their mom had been hit by a car and passed away. Opal, as the kitten would be named, had an injury to her front right leg … Read More
