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Spartan the Surfing Kitten is here to tell everyone about the importance of fostering kittens with ringworm. Although ri...
04/29/2025

Spartan the Surfing Kitten is here to tell everyone about the importance of fostering kittens with ringworm. Although ringworm may sound scary it is treatable, and kittens can make a full recovery with care. If you have been thinking about , consider fostering kittens with ringworm and become a hero to the kittens in our community!

Want to learn more about kitten fostering and how to care for kittens with ringworm? Attend our next Kitten 101 Class held every other weekend. Stay tuned on social media for more details about our next class.

Handsome Timber (ID ) had an amazing day on his last Tails & Trails adventure. Timber and his had a great time toge...
04/28/2025

Handsome Timber (ID ) had an amazing day on his last Tails & Trails adventure. Timber and his had a great time together, check it out!

"Today I went to Marshall Cottle Park and walked three miles. First my walkers walked me around the parking lot so I could go to the bathroom. I was lifted into the Toyota Four Runner and then I relaxed the entire ride just laying down on a bed that they had for me. At the park, I sniffed a lot at first and then I had a nice pace walk. I am a senior and I am overweight, but my walkers kept saying how good I was walking!"

Here is what Timber's adventure buddy had to say about him:

"Timber is a loose leash walker, non-reactive, gentle treat taker and a REALLY GOOD OLD DOG! He is gentle, kind, sweet and I believe could fit right into your household…young or old. He is overweight so a morning and later walk would be wonderful for him. He always stays close to your side!

Three words to describe Timber would be gentle, friendly, and polite.

If you are interested in 10-year-old Timber, stop by our shelter located at 2750 Monterey Road in San José to meet him. We know he can't wait to finally meet his ."

Happy Community! Last week was another great week of . As you can see, we are starting to adopt out more and more kit...
04/28/2025

Happy Community! Last week was another great week of . As you can see, we are starting to adopt out more and more kittens every week. We are also seeing more come in every week, which is why we are so grateful for the help of our , staff, and volunteers.

Last week 24 dogs/puppies and 29 cats/kittens were adopted from our shelter and we wanted to send out a huge congratulations to all the new . The “3-3-3 Rule” highlighted above to help your new pet settle into their new home.

If you're ready to add a to your family, check out your options here: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/animal-care-services/services/pet-adoption

Did you from us and want to share your ? Complete the form here: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/animal-care-services/pet-parent-services

We have a packed Kitten 101 Class is today and we can’t wait to see our come out to our shelter and learn about caring...
04/27/2025

We have a packed Kitten 101 Class is today and we can’t wait to see our come out to our shelter and learn about caring for kittens.

Today’s class is an important one as we will be teaching interested fosters how to care for kittens with ringworm and how to properly care for and handle kittens in their foster homes. This session also covers essential skills such as feeding, cleaning, socialization, and recognizing signs of illness.

Fostering kittens with ringworm is a huge help to our shelter. So, if you are thinking about fostering kittens, consider taking our next Kitten 101 Class to start the process.

CLASS INFORMATION:

🗓️: Today

📍: San José Animal Care Center’s Classroom - 2750 Monterey Rd, San José, CA 95111

⏰: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Happy community! World Veterinary Day, is observed every year and aims to celebrate those in veterinary health care. T...
04/27/2025

Happy community! World Veterinary Day, is observed every year and aims to celebrate those in veterinary health care.

Today we celebrate the contributions veterinary professionals make to the health of animals, people, and the environment. We are also celebrating the collective efforts of veterinary care today. So, thank you to our entire for your dedication, compassion, services to the pets in our community.

A Happy World Veterinary Day to all the out there. Thank you for making our world more !

The results are in! Here are our top six Most Overlooked Dogs and their AI renderings. Thank you for playing . Some of ...
04/26/2025

The results are in! Here are our top six Most Overlooked Dogs and their AI renderings. Thank you for playing . Some of you were spot on with a few. We love that we were able to shine some extra light on our Most Overlooked Dogs in a light-hearted creative way.

These dogs are ALL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION and would love to finally find their .

Learn more about each of these dogs on our Most Overlooked Dogs webpage here: bit.ly/Overlooked_Dogs

Attention community! Sweet Selena (ID ) needs a where she can stay for a month and heal. Affectionate Selena is a o...
04/26/2025

Attention community! Sweet Selena (ID ) needs a where she can stay for a month and heal.

Affectionate Selena is a one-year-old cat who came in with a fracture to the left tibia. She is currently splinted and needs cage rest for the next month. Our thinks she would thrive much better in a home with a , could that be you?

Selena will need a check up by our medical team every one to two weeks. This is spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated. Once she is healed, she will be all ready for .

Do you have the time and space to give Selena a comfortable recovery? Reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in becoming Selena’s .

This week is National Volunteer Week, and we couldn’t let it go by without thanking our wonderful for the impact they ...
04/26/2025

This week is National Volunteer Week, and we couldn’t let it go by without thanking our wonderful for the impact they make on our shelter every day!

Join us in celebrating the compassion, commitment, and energy our volunteers bring to the shelter every single day. Their power of volunteer service creates change and builds community. They are essential to the heart of our shelter and their work truly makes a difference.

We are so grateful that we have our volunteers as a part of our team, THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

Alright ! We are hopping on the current social media trend of turning pets into humans using with a twist. Since it...
04/25/2025

Alright ! We are hopping on the current social media trend of turning pets into humans using with a twist.

Since it’s Friday we wanted to do a challenge. We used AI to turn six of our into humans. These are dogs are around our shelter and on our social media platforms. We would love to hear your guesses on which shelter dogs you think these AI renderings are. Leave your guesses in the comments below!

*Hint: we have entered pictures of these shelter dogs along with age (in human years), personality traits, favorite activities, and interests into each AI transformation. Scroll through our social media platforms and dog profiles to help you along. Look through our database here: bit.ly/petcompass

We can’t wait to reveal the answers this time tomorrow!

Our had a great time today at the for Bring Your Child to Work Day! Moo Deng (ID ), Limoncello (ID ), and Tiger (I...
04/25/2025

Our had a great time today at the for Bring Your Child to Work Day!

Moo Deng (ID ), Limoncello (ID ), and Tiger (ID ) loved their day away from the shelter. They met lots of people, got lots of treats, and enjoyed the fresh air. Moo and Limoncello did especially well with all the action and were so great with the kids!

Moo loved all the pets and attention. Limoncello sure appreciated all the treats and walks. Tiger did well too but all he wanted to do was play with the other dogs, he is a typical six-month-old puppy with lots of .

All in all, these doggos had the !

Interested in any of these dogs? Search up their ID #’s here: bit.ly/ACSAdoption

Sweet and Shy Molly (ID ) really came out of her shell on her most recent Tails & Trails adventure. This is why we love...
04/24/2025

Sweet and Shy Molly (ID ) really came out of her shell on her most recent Tails & Trails adventure. This is why we love this program because we get to see dogs like Molly thrive outside of the shelter. Check it out:

"I took a long walk along the Guadalupe River Trail with my friend. I sniffed so many interesting scents and had some amazing new experiences. I even got to ride in a car. There were beautiful flowers everywhere, and I saw lots of ducks, geese, and birds—everything was just so wonderful!

At first, I felt a little unsure about other people on the trail, but my friend encouraged me. I realized everyone was friendly, and there was nothing to be scared of! That made me feel much better, and I became way more confident on the leash after that.

My friend said I’m a very smart and good girl. I got a yummy pup cup, and then I took a nice nap on the way back. What a fantastic day!"

Here is what adopters should know about Molly:

Molly is such a sweet and gentle pup, though she can be a bit shy at first with new people. At first, she was unsure about the other people on the trail, but she quickly figured out what we were doing. She kept a loose leash and checked in with me often. When we moved to the busier park, she still did great, walking calmly on a loose leash. I’m so proud of her!

I know she regularly participates in doggy playgroups and is very social with other dogs. (In fact, I feel she shines in doggy playgroups!) It was no surprise to see her wanting to sniff and make friends with the dogs at the park. She didn’t react to walkers, joggers, bikes, or even squirrels and geese during our outing as well.

Molly is a true sweetheart who deserves a loving home. Just give her a little patience, and she’ll return it with all her love!"

If you are interested in Molly, stop by our shelter located at 2750 Monterey Road in San José to meet her.

Isn't Moo Deng (ID ) the handsomest little you have ever seen? Well, not only is he handsome but he is incredibly swe...
04/24/2025

Isn't Moo Deng (ID ) the handsomest little you have ever seen? Well, not only is he handsome but he is incredibly sweet! This sweet guy came to our shelter last week needing lots of help.

Moo was brought into our shelter by a member of the public who says they found him in the back of their truck after going inside a gas station to pay for gas. We are suspecting someone just dumped him there because Moo has deformities in his legs and could not get up there all by himself.

Once Moo Deng came in, our determined that his leg deformities are in both his front and back legs. Unfortunately, he came in with sores on his paws from dragging them and has very limited mobility. Because of all this Moo is looking for rescue or a special needs adopter.

Please enjoy these photos of Moo getting his first (much-needed) bath at our shelter, Moo loving his rides in a , and him checking out his .

Moo Deng is such a sweet guy who just needs his special someone. If you are interested in Moo, reach out to [email protected]

Hey ! We are still looking for . This week’s Kitten 101 Class will be featuring a special section on how to care for r...
04/23/2025

Hey ! We are still looking for . This week’s Kitten 101 Class will be featuring a special section on how to care for ringworm kittens. We are accepting new and experienced fosters, no prior experience necessary. Learn about how to care for kittens with different needs and varying ages.

If you have been thinking about , fostering kittens is one of the best ways to help our shelter. Register for our Kitten 101 Class here: https://bit.ly/3EEe0gf

The class is designed to teach new fosters how to properly care for and handle kittens in their foster homes. This session covers essential skills such as feeding, cleaning, socialization, and recognizing signs of illness. We will also be doing a crash course on fostering ringworm kittens. Whether you're a new or returning foster, this class provides valuable hands-on training to ensure our kittens receive the best care possible.

CLASS INFORMATION:

🗓️: Sunday, April 27, 2025

📍: San José Animal Care Center’s Classroom - 2750 Monterey Rd, San José, CA 95111

⏰: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Lil Brent (ID ) had an amazing Tails & Trails Adventure a few weeks ago. Lil Brent and his are super excited to tell ...
04/23/2025

Lil Brent (ID ) had an amazing Tails & Trails Adventure a few weeks ago. Lil Brent and his are super excited to tell you all about it.

“Today, I went to the park with a new friend, and I was so happy to head out! After a quick potty break in the parking lot, I hopped right into the backseat of her car and settled in for our adventure.

This park had so many exciting things—lots of scents, birds, squirrels, a duck, bikers, joggers, walkers, trucks, cars, and doggo friends of all sizes. We politely greeted everything from a distance, and my friend praised me for being such a good boy! My two favorite things on this trip were sniffing and rolling around in the grass!”

Here is was Lil Brent’s adventure buddy had to say about their day together:

“Lil Brent is an affectionate and happy boy. When I put on his harness and collar, he gets so excited and tries to give me kisses—though they sometimes turn into little head-butts!

He’s great on car rides to Jeffrey Fontana Park, hopping in and out of the car without any help and staying relaxed the entire time.

He pulls slightly on the leash at first, but as we continue our walk, he settles into a nice loose-leash pace and frequently checks in with his handler. He’s very observant of his surroundings and can get distracted by noises like birds chirping, trucks, cars, or barking from other dogs. Once he figures out what the sound is, he easily refocuses on the walk.

He only pays attention to other dogs when they’re within close range, and a simple redirection like “This way” is all it takes to get him moving again.

Lil Brent won’t hesitate to offer kisses and ask for pets. He also loves treats and will happily show off his agility to earn one from you.

If this sounds like the companion you’ve been looking for, come meet Lil Brent—you just might fall in love!”

Lil Brent is available for adoption at our shelter located at 2750 Monterey Road in San José. He can't wait to meet you!

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2750 Monterey Road
San Jose, CA
95111

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Monday 12pm - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+14087947240

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