HSSV hosts the first Fur Ball

Josephine Tempongko

Honorary Board Member Judy Marcus was part of the board’s original fundraising team who came up with the concept for a unique gala for animals and people with the iconic name “The Fur Ball”.

San Jose Animal Care Center opens

Josephine Tempongko

  City of San Jose Animal Care Center opens a new shelter on Monterey Road. HSSV works with them to transition county animal control to their newly created Animal Services department.

Christine Benninger appointed President

Josephine Tempongko

The organization made significant strides during Christine’s leadership, which included reducing euthanasia and employee turnover, growing volunteer and donor bases, and raising $25.5 million to build a new facility.

HSSV outlines a new Mission, Vision, and Strategic Priorities

Josephine Tempongko

  HSSV defines its mission to save lives, keep families together, and create a better future for pets and their people – envisioning a world where all animals can thrive, all people experience the magic of the human-animal bond, and all families are able to care for their pets.  

Kurt Krukenberg appointed President

Josephine Tempongko

  After previously serving as Chair of the Board of Directors, Kurt Krukenberg is appointed President in January 2020. “I am thrilled to step into this role at a time when HSSV has both a strong foundation of existing capabilities and an ambitious strategic plan to further expand our mission impact,” he says.  

HSSV begins offering medical care for pets in the community

Josephine Tempongko

Programs are established to prevent and alleviate suffering in pets whose caretakers would otherwise be unable to provide this care.  In addition to targeted spay/neuter programs and an Essential Care Clinic to provide treatments for common illness in pets, HSSV also offers wellness exams, core vaccinations, microchipping, flea/tick treatment and dewormer at our facility in Milpitas and via mobile clinics … Read More

HSSV launches Mutual Rescue

Josephine Tempongko

  On February 14, 2016 HSSV released “Eric & Peety“, the story of a man and a shelter dog who rescue each other. Since then, our Mutual Rescue initiative has built a national presence by creating award-winning short films, publishing a popular book, helping dozens of shelters launch Doggy Day Out programs, and partnering with corporate sponsors to bring new … Read More

Pet Pantry crosses a major milestone

Josephine Tempongko

In response to massive need in the community, HSSV’s Pet Pantry program ramps up its efforts to prevent pet surrender due to hardship- supporting 875 pets in 400 households to ensure that families who love their pets can continue to care for them regardless of financial ability.