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  • 2025 Veteran Stand Down Event

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    Santa Clara County Fairgrounds 344 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA, United States
    Community Events

    HSSV is proud to support the 2025 Stand Down event with Santa Clara Veteran Services Offices on November 7th. During the Stand Down, veterans and their families receive access to a variety of support services, including supplemental Pet Food from HSSV’s Pet Pantry Program! If you would like to be a part of this effort, please consider purchasing additional food for our Pet Pantry Program at https://www.hssv.org/chewy-wish-list

    Learn more at https://vets.santaclaracounty.gov/2025-stand-down/2025-stand-down

  • Nothing Bundt Cakes Fundraiser

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    Nothing Bundt Cakes 1702 Meridian Avenue, Suite B, San Jose
    Community Events

    Treat yourself and make a difference! On Saturday, Nov 8, Nothing Bundt Cake San Jose-Willow Glen is giving 10% to HSSV. Stop by participating locations and make your treat count for a great cause!   

  • Beginning Manners For Dogs (Hybrid) – Starting 11/09/25 at 4:30 PM

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    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Training

    This class is designed for dogs 5 months or older. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun learning environment that will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to successfully work with your dog!

  • Low-Cost Neighborhood Vaccine Clinic – Gardner Community Center

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    Gardner Community Center 520 W. Virginia St., San Jose, CA, United States

    Our neighborhood vaccine clinics are specifically designed to provide affordable vaccinations for families of pets in high-need areas with limited access to affordable veterinary care. Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • ALL ONLINE – Beginning Puppy Training – Starting 11/12/25 at 7:30 PM

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    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Training

    Join us in a virtual classroom! Online training is great when you don't want to travel, but want to get the same professional guidance. While the curriculum is the same, you'll have the benefit of training in your puppy's typical environment so they can be as focused and comfortable.

  • Mastering Scentwork: Handler Discrimination & Lost Item Recovery (In-Person) – Starting 11/13/25 at 7:15 PM

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    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Training

    Unlock your dog's natural scenting abilities with our specialized training class in competitive scentwork! This program is designed to prepare handlers and their dogs for success in the AKC's Handler Discrimination program and the North American Sports Dog Association's (NASDA) Lost Item Recovery events.

  • Holiday Manners (2-week Mini Class) – Part 1 11/13 at 7:30 PM

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    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Training

    This class is open to all dogs, ages 8 weeks and older. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun learning environment that will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to successfully work with your pup!

  • TAILGATE: Meet Your New Best Friend

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    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Adoptions

    🐾 TAILGATE: Meet Your New Best Friend
    Saturday, November 15 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | HSSV Dog Parks
    Join us for TAILGATE, a special adoption event where you can meet foster families and the amazing dogs they’re caring for. From playful pups to gentle companions, you’ll have the chance to connect with dogs ready to find their loving homes.

    Not ready to find your best friend? Then stay for Yappy Hour! During this canine foster training session, you will learn all about the many ways foster families can support dogs in need through demos and hands-on training. You will meet the HSSV foster team, your volunteer mentors, and a variety of four-legged foster candidates. You can even take home a dog or puppies that same day!

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 11/15/25 at 11:15 AM

    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Training

    This class is open to all puppies 8 weeks to 8 months old. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun learning environment that will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to successfully work with your puppy!

  • Yappy Hour November 15

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    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States

    Yappy Hours are the perfect way new foster parents to meet the HSSV foster community and find a the perfect match for your family! You will also learn helpful tips and tricks to make your puppy foster experience fun and rewarding!

  • Beginning Manners For Dogs (Hybrid) – Starting 11/15/25 at 12:30 PM

    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Training

    This class is designed for dogs 5 months or older. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun learning environment that will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to successfully work with your dog!

  • Loose Leash Walking & Reliable Recall – 3 Week Class (In-Person) Starting 11/15/25 at 3:30 PM

    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Training

    Wouldn't it be nice for your daily walk to be a relaxing experience rather than a rowdy romp as your dog drags you down the street? Are you confident your dog would come back to you in an emergency? Join us for this 3-week, in-person class that will focus exclusively on the skills designed to teach your dog to walk politely on a leash and to come when called even in the midst of distractions and temptations. In addition to not pulling, we will also work on how to get your dog past distractions without losing their mind, whether they are anxious or just super excited! We will give you the tools to continue this training at home to ensure your pup has great loose-leash skills and reliable recall!

  • Holiday Manners (2-week Mini Class) – Part 2 11/20 at 7:30 PM

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    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Training

    This class is open to all dogs, ages 8 weeks and older. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun learning environment that will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to successfully work with your pup!

  • Recreational Agility 2 (In-Person) – Starting 11/22/25 at 10:30 AM

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    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Training

    Continue building your and your dog's skill set in agility with this fun course! Using the obstacles your dog has already learned, this class will continue to finesse your dog's execution, including raising the height of the teeter totter and refining your handling skills.

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 11/22/25 at 2:15 PM

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    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Training

    This class is open to all puppies 8 weeks to 8 months old. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun learning environment that will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to successfully work with your puppy!

  • Low-Cost Neighborhood Vaccine Clinic – Gardner Community Center – LOCATION UPDATE

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    Gardner Community Center 520 W. Virginia St., San Jose, CA, United States

    Our neighborhood vaccine clinics are specifically designed to provide affordable vaccinations for families of pets in high-need areas with limited access to affordable veterinary care. Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Control Unleashed (In-Person) – Starting 11/25/25 at 7:45 PM

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    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Training

    This class is a great fit for those planning to participate in dog sports like agility, but also for any handler of an easily distracted, impulsive and/or insecure dog. This a positive reinforcement-based training class; food and toy rewards are utilized throughout the course. No makeup sessions will be offered.