Humane Society of Silicon Valley

2530 Lafayette Street Santa Clara, California 95050

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

About this shelter

Humane Society of Silicon Valley in Santa Clara, CA

Humane Society of Silicon Valley is located in Santa Clara, California, within Santa Clara County, which is also home to 18 other animal shelters and rescues, and it sits about 4 miles southeast of San Jose. The organization's mission centers on saving lives and keeping families together, offering spay/neuter services, vaccinations and microchipping, dog training classes, and a Pet Pantry that has provided over a million meals to pets in need. It also runs a Community Cat Program supporting trap-neuter-return efforts and a foster program with regular classes to prepare new foster volunteers. Through adoption, medical care, and community outreach, HSSV works to create a better future for pets and the people who love them.

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Adopting from Humane Society of Silicon Valley

Adoption process

Prospective adopters browse available pets online or in person, meet and spend time with the animal, then complete paperwork and adoption fees to bring the pet home, often all in one visit lasting about 1-2 hours.

County: Santa Clara County
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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