HUMANE SOCIETY SILICON VALLEY (EIN 94-1196215)

Program 1 [2018]
PROGRAMS TO SAVE LIVES - ADOPTION AND ANIMAL CARE:ADOPTION - FACILITATES ADOPTIONS BY MATCHING PROSPECTIVE PET OWNERS WITH THE RIGHT PET FOR THEIR FAMILY, SUPPLIES INFORMATION ON PET CARE TO ENSURE A SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL ADOPTION PLACEMENT, AND PROVIDES FOLLOW UP SUPPORT TO ADOPTERS FOR THE LIFE OF THEIR PET. SEVERAL YEARS AGO, THE ORGANIZATION OPENED A NEIGHBORHOOD ADOPTION CENTER AT A PETCO STORE IN THE PASEO DE SARATOGA SHOPPING CENTER AND DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2011, THE ORGANIZATION OPENED A SECOND NEIGHBORHOOD ADOPTION CENTER IN A PETCO STORE IN A SUNNYVALE SHOPPING CENTER, TO ADOPT OUT MORE CATS, DOGS, AND RABBITS. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)IN SEPTEMBER, 2014 A THIRD NEIGHBORHOOD ADOPTION CENTER WAS OPENED AT PETSMART IN MOUNTAIN VIEW. THE NEIGHBORHOOD LOCATIONS HELP THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAIN A VITAL PRESENCE WITH THE RESIDENTS OF WEST SAN JOSE, SARATOGA, CAMPBELL, LOS GATOS, SUNNYVALE, AND MOUNTAIN VIEW. APPROXIMATELY 5,640 ANIMALS WERE PLACED THROUGH ADOPTIONS AT THE SHELTER OR AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD PETCO AND PETSMART ADOPTION CENTERS DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018. DUE TO RESTRICTIONS ON SPACE AND VISIBILITY TO DRIVE ADOPTION VOLUME THE ORGANIZATION DECIDED TO CLOSE THE PETSMART ADOPTION CENTER AS OF APRIL 9, 2018.SENIORS FOR SENIORS PROGRAM - OFFERS DISCOUNTED ADOPTION FEES TO ADOPTERS WHO ARE AGE 60 AND OLDER, AND ADOPT A SENIOR PET.ADOPTION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - WAIVES THE ADOPTION FEE FOR CERTAIN ANIMALS THAT HAVE BEEN AT THE SHELTER FOR A LONGER LENGTH OF STAY TO ENCOURAGE ADOPTIONS OF THESE ANIMALS.MILITARY PROGRAM - OFFERS ADOPTION FEES DISCOUNTED AT 50% FOR MILITARY VETERANS.RESCUE AND FOSTER CARE - WORKS TO REDUCE EUTHANASIA BY IDENTIFYING ANIMALS AT THE SHELTER AND WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY THAT NEED MORE ASSISTANCE THAN THEIR CURRENT ENVIRONMENT CAN PROVIDE. THE GOAL IS TO MATCH EACH ANIMAL WITH THE ORGANIZATION WHERE HE OR SHE WILL BE THE MOST COMFORTABLE AND HAVE THE GREATEST CHANCE OF ADOPTION. THE RESCUE AND FOSTER CARE DEPARTMENT DOES THIS BY RUNNING FOUR PROGRAMS: 1) THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST ANIMALS THAT ARE UNDERAGE OR IN NEED OF MINOR BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION, SOCIALIZATION, OR MEDICAL CARE. 2) THE KITTEN NURSERY PROVIDES ONSITE CARE AND SOCIALIZATION TO UNDERAGE KITTENS. DURING THE OFF SEASON IT IS ALSO USED TO HOUSE CATS THAT NEED EXTRA SOCIALIZATION AND SMALL ANIMALS THAT NEED A QUIET REFUGE. 3) THE RESCUE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM CONSISTS OF A SCREENED NETWORK OF ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS, VETERINARIANS, AND PRIVATE SHELTERS THAT ARE UTILIZED TO FIND ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENTS FOR ANIMALS THAT NEED FURTHER ASSISTANCE OR EXPERTISE. 4) THE REGIONAL RESCUE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO TRANSFER ANIMALS FROM THE OVERCROWDED SHELTERS IN OUR COMMUNITY TO HUMANE SOCIETY SILICON VALLEY. IN THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018, NEARLY 3,460 ANIMALS WERE PLACED INTO FOSTER CARE AND/OR THE KITTEN NURSERY, NEARLY 865 ANIMALS WERE PLACED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S RESCUE PARTNERS AND CAT COLONY VOLUNTEERS, AND OVER 2,840 ANIMALS WERE BROUGHT INTO HUMANE SOCIETY SILICON VALLEY FROM ITS REGIONAL RESCUE PROGRAM. WORKING TOGETHER, THE ORGANIZATION HOPES TO SECURE APPROPRIATE HOMES FOR ALL ADOPTABLE ANIMALS IN SILICON VALLEY REGARDLESS OF SPECIES, BREED, AGE, OR CONDITION.BEHAVIOR - PERFORMS BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENTS ON ALL SHELTER GUESTS TO ASSIST WITH MATCHING INDIVIDUAL ANIMALS (THEIR NEEDS AND BEHAVIORS) WITH NEW HUMAN FAMILIES. BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENTS ARE ALSO USED TO DETERMINE WHEN BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION PROGRAMS ARE REQUIRED SO INDIVIDUALS WILL THRIVE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S CARE AND IMPROVE THEIR MANNERS IN PREPARATION FOR ADOPTION.THE ORGANIZATION'S BEHAVIOR DEPARTMENT ALSO TRAINS AND SUPPORTS ALL OF ITS DOG, CAT AND RABBIT VOLUNTEER SOCIALIZERS. TRAINING INCLUDES OFFERING SEVERAL CLASSES FOR VOLUNTEERS TO LEARN HOW TO WORK WITH AND TRAIN THE ORGANIZATION'S SHELTER GUESTS. HUMANE SOCIETY SILICON VALLEY'S BEHAVIOR DEPARTMENT SUPPORTS ITS CUSTOMER CARE TEAM BY COUNSELING POTENTIAL ADOPTERS WHEN AN ANIMAL DISPLAYS MORE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS; IT ALSO OFFERS POST-ADOPTION AND PRE-SURRENDER BEHAVIORAL COUNSELING THROUGH ITS "ASK THE BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING TEAM" SERVICE. THE ORGANIZATION'S BEHAVIOR DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATES IN BEHAVIORAL SCREENINGS FOR ITS MEMBERS ONLY DOG PARK.ANIMAL CARE - FURNISHES FOOD, EXERCISE, TRAINING, CARE AND SUPPORT FOR ANIMALS AWAITING ADOPTION.SHELTER SERVICES - PROVIDES AN OPEN DOOR SHELTER FOR INCOMING ANIMALS 24 HOURS PER DAY, 365 DAYS PER YEAR INCLUDING STRAY ANIMALS BROUGHT IN UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE. OFFERS PET SURRENDER SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC BY APPOINTMENT AS WELL AS PET RETENTION AND RE- WILDLIFE - ACCOMMODATED INJURED WILDLIFE BROUGHT INTO THE SHELTER BEFORE THEY WERE TRANSFERRED TO THE WILDLIFE CENTER OF SILICON VALLEY FOR REHABILITATION AND EVENTUAL RELEASE. AS OF OCTOBER 8, 2018, THE ORGANIZATION NO LONGER ACCEPTS WILDLIFE.END-OF-LIFE-SERVICES - PROVIDES END OF LIFE AND CARE OF BODY SERVICES FOR PETS OWNED BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.
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Dates
Jul 1, 2017 – Jun 30, 2018
Source
990
No causes provided
No populations provided
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$5M
Program 2 [2018]
PROGRAMS TO SAVE LIVES - MEDICAL SERVICES:HOSPITAL AND TRIAGE - PERFORMS AN INITIAL HEALTH EXAM, VACCINATIONS, MICROCHIPPING, AND IF NEEDED, LONG TERM MEDICAL CARE FOR ALL INCOMING ADOPTABLE SHELTER ANIMALS. APPROXIMATELY 43,280 VACCINATION, DEWORMING AND PARASITE TREATMENTS AND TESTS WERE GIVEN TO SHELTER ANIMALS BY THE HOSPITAL AND TRIAGE STAFF IN THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018.MEDICAL CENTER CLINIC - PROVIDES AFFORDABLE MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC, WHICH INCLUDE: SPAY AND NEUTER SURGERIES, VACCINATIONS, DISEASE TESTING, HEARTWORM MEDICATION, DEWORMING, MICROCHIPPING AND OTHER MEDICAL PROCEDURES. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)OVER 6,980 PET OWNERS WERE SERVED IN THE PUBLIC MEDICAL CENTER CLINIC DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018. APPROXIMATELY 7,820 DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS WERE SPAYED OR NEUTERED ON SITE OR IN THE MOBILE CLINIC, INCLUDING FERAL CATS, AND SHELTER ANIMALS.APPROXIMATELY 2,775 MICROCHIPS WERE ADMINISTERED TO ADOPTED PUBLIC CLIENT ANIMALS, AND OVER 18,800 VACCINATIONS AND TESTS WERE ADMINISTERED TO PUBLIC CLIENT ANIMALS, INCLUDING HOMELESS CATS. THE MEDICAL CENTER CLINIC PARTICIPATES IN THE COUNTY AND DONOR FUNDED TNR (TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN) PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS FREE SURGERIES, MICROCHIPS, AND VACCINES FOR HOMELESS CATS, AND OFFERS FREE OR MINIMAL COST PITBULL SPAY AND NEUTER SURGERIES FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS. THE MEDICAL CENTER CLINIC ALSO PARTICIPATES IN A TARGETED SPAY/NEUTER PROJECT, WHICH OFFERS FREE SURGERIES AND RABIES VACCINES TO RESIDENTS IN CERTAIN ZIP CODES. (SEE FREE SPAY AND NEUTER SURGERIES BELOW).HOMELESS CATS - PROVIDES COMMUNITY AWARENESS ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF 125,000 HOMELESS CATS IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERED WITH COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER GROUPS AND OTHER SHELTERS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LOW COST TRAP NEUTER AND RELEASE (TNR) SERVICES FOR SANTA CLARA COUNTY RESIDENTS THROUGH THE MEDICAL CENTER CLINIC. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY DONOR GRANTS, THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA AND THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE. NEARLY 1,240 HOMELESS CATS WERE SPAYED OR NEUTERED AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018. THE FERAL CATS WERE ALSO GIVEN FREE MICROCHIPS, PARASITE TREATMENTS AND VACCINES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS PRODUCED A DVD CALLED "CATS WITHOUT A HOME" WHICH HAS AIRED NUMEROUS TIMES ON LOCAL TELEVISION TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE HOMELESS CAT ISSUE IN THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOLDS TRAINING CLASSES TO EDUCATE COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TNR PROGRAM TO HELP HOMELESS CATS.FREE SPAY AND NEUTER SURGERIES - IN AN EFFORT TO DECREASE THE NUMBERS OF UNWANTED ANIMALS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S SHELTERS, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT LIVE IN FIVE TARGETED ZIP CODES IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY CAN RECEIVE FREE SPAY AND NEUTER SURGERIES, FREE VACCINES, AND FREE MICROCHIPS. THESE SERVICES ARE SUBSIDIZED BY PRIVATE FUNDERS. THIS PROGRAM IS FULFILLED, AT HUMANE SOCIETY SILICON VALLEY'S LYN LASAR MEDICAL CENTER, SAN JOSE ANIMAL CARE AND SERVICES, AND THROUGH MOBILE CLINICS.PREVENT UNWANTED PREGNANCIES "PUP" - IN AN EFFORT TO DECREASE THE NUMBERS OF UNWANTED DOGS AND CATS IN OUR COMMUNITY, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN SURRENDER HEALTHY LITTERS OF PUPPIES AND KITTENS UP TO FOUR MONTHS OF AGE WITH NO SURRENDER FEE. THE ORGANIZATION WILL SPAY OR NEUTER THE MOTHER AND FATHER AT NO CHARGE FOR THE OWNERS. ALL OF THE SURRENDERED PUPPIES AND KITTENS RECEIVE NEEDED VETERINARY CARE AND ARE SPAYED OR NEUTERED PRIOR TO ADOPTION. ADDITIONALLY, IF THE SURRENDERING OWNER STATES THAT THEY HAVE ALREADY FOUND HOMES FOR SOME OF THE LITTER, HUMANE SOCIETY SILICON VALLEY WILL SPAY OR NEUTER THOSE INDIVIDUALS AT NO CHARGE AS WELL, PRIOR TO THEM GOING INTO THEIR NEW HOMES. AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION SPAYED OR NEUTERED APPROXIMATELY 70 DOGS, CATS, PUPPIES AND KITTENS DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018.
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Dates
Jul 1, 2017 – Jun 30, 2018
Source
990
No causes provided
No populations provided
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$3.1M
Program 3 [2018]
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE AND ANIMALS:ANIMAL BEHAVIOR COUNSELING - COUNSELS POST-ADOPTION AND PRE-SURRENDER CUSTOMERS EXPERIENCING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES WITH THEIR COMPANIONS. SUPPORT IS PROVIDED VIA EMAIL, TELEPHONE, AND OCCASIONALLY IN PERSON. THE ORGANIZATION'S TEAM EDUCATES CUSTOMERS ON NORMAL AND ABNORMAL BEHAVIORS, AS WELL AS BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING OPTIONS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018, THE ORGANIZATION'S BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING TEAM RESPONDED TO 96 INQUIRIES VIA THIS SERVICE. ON AVERAGE, NEARLY 15 MINUTES OF INDIVIDUALIZED COUNSELING IS PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S ASK THE BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING TEAM SERVICE. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)THE ORGANIZATION IS NOW ALSO STARTING TO TRACK PRE-ADOPTION SUPPORT (I.E. SUPPORT THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS GIVING TO THE FOSTER HOMES). THE BEHAVIOR TEAM IS DOING MORE, TO TRY AND PROVIDE PRE-ADOPTION SUPPORT WHILE THE ANIMAL IS IN-CARE. THEY HAVE BEEN WORKING MORE WITH FOSTER FAMILIES AND EVEN PROVIDING TRAINING (BOTH ONE ON ONE, AND IN GROUP CLASSES) WHILE THE DOG IS IN FOSTER.PET PANTRY - OFFERS DOG AND CAT FOOD AND OTHER SUPPLIES AT NO CHARGE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO FEED THEIR PETS OR HOMELESS CAT COLONIES. FREQUENTLY, THESE ANIMALS ARE GIVEN UP SIMPLY BECAUSE THE GUARDIAN HAS LOST HIS/HER JOB AND CAN NO LONGER PROVIDE THE FOOD THAT THE ANIMAL NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO KEEPING ANIMALS IN THEIR HOMES. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION HAS DISTRIBUTED APPROXIMATELY 6,700 POUNDS OF DRY DOG OR CAT FOOD AND 10,200 CANS OF WET DOG OR CAT FOOD TO A TOTAL OF 67 HOUSEHOLDS, 25 HOMELESS CAT COLONIES, AND 2 RESCUE GROUPS DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018.LOST AND FOUND - FURNISHES PROACTIVE SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE EITHER LOST A BELOVED PET OR FOUND AN ANIMAL INCLUDING MAINTAINING A LOST/FOUND DATABASE, LOST PET RECOVERY COUNSELING AND A "CAR TAGGING" SERVICE FOR OWNERS TO HELP INCREASE VISIBILITY OF THEIR LOST PET.VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS - ENGAGES COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN A PARTNERSHIP TO SAVE AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF ANIMALS IN OUR AREA. THIS PARTNERSHIP IS ACHIEVED BY INCLUDING VOLUNTEERS IN EVERY ASPECT OF THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH A VARIETY OF VOLUNTEER POSITIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: ANIMAL SOCIALIZERS; ADOPTION HOSTS AND COUNSELORS; CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANTS; MEDICAL CENTER ASSISTANTS; SHELTER HOSPITAL ASSISTANTS; PET STORE CLERKS; FOSTER PARENTS; SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATORS; DEVELOPMENT OFFICE ASSISTANTS; VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENT ASSISTANTS; ANIMAL TRANSPORTERS; COMMUNITY EVENT VOLUNTEERS; AND EDUCATION AMBASSADORS. IN ADDITION, HUMANE SOCIETY SILICON VALLEY'S CORPORATE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM PROVIDES SILICON VALLEY EMPLOYEES WITH A TEAM-BUILDING EXPERIENCE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF HOMELESS ANIMALS.EDUCATION - OFFERS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS INCLUDING KIND KIDS FIELD TRIPS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN TITLE I SCHOOLS; A COMPASSION IN ACTION AND ANIMAL STARZ VOLUNTEERING PROGRAM FOR PRE-TEENS AND TEENS; ANIMAL CARE WORKSHOPS, AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP FOR GRADES 1-10 EMPHASIZING COMMUNITY ACTIVISM; SHELTER TOURS, FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; SUMMER CAMP CLASSES FOR CAMPERS GRADES 3-8; GIRL SCOUTS BRONZE AWARD AND SILVER AWARD WORKSHOPS; AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES, A FUN, EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE ANYONE AGED 7 AND UP. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018, OVER 7,900 PRE-K THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDED THESE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 29 PROGRAMS SCHEDULED PER MONTH.PET STORE - OFFERS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE HUMAN ANIMAL BOND. THIS INCLUDES OFFERING PRODUCTS AND EDUCATING PET GUARDIANS IN NUTRITION, BASIC BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING TOOLS, DEVELOPMENTAL TOYS, GROOMING, SUPPLEMENTS AND OTHER PRODUCTS THAT REINFORCE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HEALTH CARE. THE PET STORE ALSO OFFERS HIGH QUALITY SNACKS AND BOTTLED BEVERAGES, AS A CONVENIENCE TO ANIMAL COMMUNITY CENTER VISITORS.MEMBERS ONLY DOG PARK - PROVIDES A FUN AND HEALTHY OFF-LEASH PLAY ENVIRONMENT FOR DOGS AND THEIR PEOPLE. SCREENING FOR FRIENDLY, SOCIAL BEHAVIOR TOWARD PEOPLE AND OTHER DOGS OCCURS. MEDICAL RECORDS ARE REVIEWED FOR CURRENT VACCINATIONS AND OTHER PREVENTATIVE HEALTH MEASURES. AT JUNE 30, 2018 THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED APPROXIMATELY 220 DOGGIE MEMBERS.DOG TRAINING - PROVIDES OBEDIENCE TRAINING THAT FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING THE HUMAN-CANINE BOND WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION ON NEW ADOPTERS. PROMOTES A POSITIVE, FORCE-FREE PHILOSOPHY TO DOG TRAINING AND GUARDIANSHIP. THROUGH CLASSES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS HUMANE SOCIETY SILICON VALLEY EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON ANIMAL BEHAVIOR, HOW ANIMALS LEARN, AND WAYS TO MANAGE NORMAL BUT UNDESIRABLE BEHAVIORS. THE CLASSES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED ONSITE AT THE ANIMAL COMMUNITY CENTER. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018, THE ORGANIZATION'S TRAINING PROGRAMS EDUCATED 1,810 CANINES AND THEIR PEOPLE, INCLUDING 15 SHELTER DOGS ON SCHOLARSHIP.GROOMING - SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AND ALSO GIVE SHELTER ANIMALS, WHO MAY NOT OTHERWISE HAVE A CHANCE TO PUT THEIR BEST "PAW" FORWARD, AN OPPORTUNITY TO LOOK AND FEEL THEIR BEST, THUS ENABLING A QUICK PLACEMENT IN A FOREVER HOME. APPROXIMATELY 50 SHELTER DOGS WERE GROOMED IN THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018.GRIEF COUNSELING - OFFERS SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATED BY A LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY PRACTITIONER FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFERED A LOSS OF A COMPANION ANIMAL.
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Dates
Jul 1, 2017 – Jun 30, 2018
Source
990
No causes provided
No populations provided
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$1.2M

HUMANE SOCIETY SILICON VALLEY

HUMANE SOCIETY SILICON VALLEY

HUMANE SOCIETY SILICON VALLEY

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