Are you missing your pet?

HSSV houses stray animals from the city of Sunnyvale brought in by Sunnyvale residents (with valid ID). If you believe your pet was lost in a city other than Sunnyvale, make sure to check all local shelters in the area.

HSSV will hold onto stray felines without identification for a minimum of three days and stray canines without identification for a minimum of five days. This hold period is extended if the animal has a microchip or if the animal is wearing an identification tag. After the hold period ends, animals are considered a candidate for adoption.

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For the best chances of finding a lost pet, follow the tips below. To print this information, download our Pet Recovery Tips.

Have you found a pet?

Animals found in the city of Sunnyvale:

HSSV houses stray animals from the city of Sunnyvale brought in by Sunnyvale residents. If you have found a Sunnyvale stray animal between the hours of 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. , and are a Sunnyvale resident (with valid ID), please bring it to our Sparkle Wilsey Pet Services Lobby.

If you have found a Sunnyvale stray animal outside of these hours, or do not have a valid ID, please do not come to HSSV. Instead, call Sunnyvale Dispatch at 408-730-7180 for an officer to transport to HSSV directly.

Animals found in cities other than Sunnyvale:

• If the animal has a collar, start by calling/texting the number on the tag
• Bring the animal to a veterinarian or your local shelter to scan for a microchip
• If you found a dog, walk the dog in the neighborhood it was found and ask neighbors for help. This is also a great time to post “found pet” posters
• Visit local animal shelters and fill out a found pet report
• If you found the animal in the city of Sunnyvale, you may also report the animal to the city of Sunnyvale Animal Control Unit at 408-730-7178.
• Take a good, clear photo of the pet and post to Finding Rover, NextDoor, and other lost and found online pet groups

Have you found kittens?

Don’t kit-nap kittens! Mom is likely to return and offers the best chance for survival. Please do not intervene…yet! If you find kittens, follow these tips:

• Note the exact time and place you saw the kittens, then walk away
• Return to the site 8-12 hours later
• If you return and find…
  • Kittens gone: Hooray! Mom came back! Email us at medicalcenter@hssv.org to learn more about our Trap-Neuter-Return programs to help prevent her from having more kittens.
  • Kittens are still there: They need your help now! Call us at (408) 262-2133 x110 or email us at intake@hssv.org to discuss how to help these orphaned kittens.

Local Shelters

Don’t see your city? Call us at 408-262-2133 x110 for help.