• Yappy Hour

    Yappy Hours is the perfect way for foster parents to meet multiple dogs in person before committing to take one home to foster! Please keep in mind that the dogs that are available to meet at tend to large adult dogs and teenage puppies.

  • INTERMEDIATE MANNERS FOR DOGS (IN-PERSON)

    Training

    This class is designed for dogs 18 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 dog!

  • Low-Cost Neighborhood Vaccine Clinic -Backesto Park (Outdoor)

    Backesto Park The intersection of E Empire St. And N 14th 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. (9:30AM - 3:30PM - lunch break @ 12pm-12:30pm)

  • Mountain View Spring Volunteer Day

    Community Events

    HSSV will be at the Volunteer Fair on Saturday, April 26! Discover ongoing volunteer opportunities near you.

  • Meow Mixer

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

    Sign up to be a foster parent and join our Meow Mixer Sunday, April 27. Get hands-on training and learn all things kitten season at HSSV! It’s a fun and informative way to learn all the ways you can support kittens and cats in need.

  • Low-Cost Neighborhood Vaccine Clinic – Gardner Community Center (Indoor)

    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. (9:30AM - 3:30PM - lunch break @ 12p-12:30p)

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 05/01/25 at 6:15 PM

    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!

  • Canine Nosework: Intro to Birch (In-Person) – Starting 05/01/25 at 7:15 PM

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

    This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of Canine Nosework, focusing on training dogs to detect and alert to the scent of birch. Designed for both beginners and those new to nosework, this class will teach you how to work with your dog to harness their natural scenting abilities.

  • Intermediate Manners For Dogs (Hybrid) – 05/01/25 at 7:30 PM

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

    This class is designed for dogs 18 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 dog!

  • Puppy Socialization (In-Person) – Starting 05/03/25 at 9:15 AM

    Training

    Have a new puppy? Looking for puppy socials with a little bit more? This 3-week course offers all the fun and social learning of puppy socials, PLUS:
    - Transform your puppy-gator into a nice, sweet puppy by learning bite inhibition
    - Reduce leash reactivity by teaching your pup to tolerate other puppies playing.
    -And so much more!

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 05/03/25 at 10:30 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!

  • Low-Cost Neighborhood Vaccine Clinic – Kelley Park (Outdoor)

    Kelley Park 1300 Senter Rd., San Jose, 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.

  • Beginning Manners For Dogs (Hybrid) – Starting 05/07/25 at 6:45 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!

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 05/10/25 at 1:00 PM

    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!

  • Puppies on the Patio @ NBC Bay Area

    Community Events

    In honor of Clear the Shelters coming up in August, HSSV will be stopping by NBC Bay Area/Telemundo 48 studios on May 12th for a fun day full of puppies.

  • Companion Animal Loss Support Group

    Coping with the loss of a pet or preparing for their final days can be a deeply personal and challenging journey. Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) offers a Companion Animal Loss Support Group to provide comfort, guidance, and a supportive community for those navigating grief.

  • ALL ONLINE – Beginning Puppy Training – Starting 05/14/25 at 7:30 PM

    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 as possible. With plenty of opportunity for one-on-one support, online training can be just as effective and fun as in-person classes.