Update: January 31, 2025 

Due to the extensive and unforeseen impacts of last year’s fire, we have made the difficult decision to stop housing animals from the City of Sunnyvale. The damage to our facility has significantly reduced our capacity, leaving 80% of our dog housing space and 70% of our cat housing space unusable. Unfortunately, this loss of space means we can no longer house animals from Sunnyvale at this time. We understand this is a significant change and appreciate your understanding as we focus on the animals in our care. 

Are you missing your pet?

Make sure to check all local shelters in the area. 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 an animal?

Please contact your local shelter for assistance. They will help coordinate the animal’s care with the appropriate resources. 

• 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
• 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! Contact your local shelter to discuss how to help these orphaned kittens.

Local Shelters

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