Humane Society Silicon Valley Holds Renewable Source of Happiness Pet Adoption Event

MILPITAS, Calif., May 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Going green? Meet your new best friend and adopt a renewable source of happiness at Humane Society Silicon Valley's (HSSV) Pet Adoption Event! Saturday, May 15 from 11 AM – 4 PM at HSSV's Animal Community Center, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas.

More than 20 rescue groups and shelters will participate in this event, featuring dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and "pocket pets," such as guinea pigs, hamsters, and rats available for adoption.  Additionally, HSSV will offer tips on how to "go green" with your pet and have environmentally-friendly toys and other products available to purchase in HSSV's Whole Pets Store.

"We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate HSSV's one-year anniversary as a leading environmentally-friendly Animal Community Center than to hold an event honoring the most renewable sources of happiness we know, our pets!" said Chris Benninger, HSSV president. "When you adopt a pet from any animal shelter or rescue group, you not only save the life of the pet you are adopting, but creating space for another animal to be brought in and adopted by another loving family."

With that in mind, HSSV invited the following animal rescue groups to join us with their animal companions:

Groups Bringing Animals Available for Adoption

California Chins & Chinchilla Rescue

Furry Friends Rescue

Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue

NorCal Beagle Rescue

North Star Rescue

Tri-Valley Animal Rescue

Golden Gate Basset Rescue

Mickacoo Companion Animal Rescue

American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel rescue Trust

Northern California Rescue Friends

Our Pack Pitbull Rescue

Pug Rescue of Sacramento

Rottie Angels Rescue

Save a Bunny

Toy Breed Rescue & Bay Area Shih Tzu Rescue

Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA)

Companion Animal Rescue Group (CARE)

Groups Bringing Ambassadors for the Breed

Golden State Greyhound Adoption

Northern California Bulldog Rescue

Norcal Collie Rescue

Norcal Golden Retriever Rescue

Northern California Sheltie Rescue

Tri-Valley Animal Rescue

In addition to the opportunity to meet a wide array of adoptable pets, attendees can enjoy fresh food and smoothie offerings from Jamba Juice, pet-related giveaways from PETCO, and discount coupons for HSSV's products and services, including dog park memberships, Whole Pet Store, training and medical services.

Partnering in this pet adoption extravaganza are the Presenting Sponsors, PETCO Foundation and PETCO, and event sponsors: KBAY (94.5 FM) and KEZR (106.5 FM) radio stations, The WAVE Magazine, Milpitas Post and HSSV's official dog park "turf" provider Heavenly Greens.

HSSV's new Animal Community Center is the first environmentally "green" certified Center in the country to offer an Adoption Program with a full spectrum of pet and community services under one roof: A Medical Center specializing in affordable spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping and testing services; A Dog Park; Doggie Daycare, Boarding, Training and Grooming services provided through A DOG's LIFE; An Education Center with programs for children and teens; A Community Room that can be rented by groups for meetings; and a Whole Pets store. All proceeds from these services support HSSV's life saving work.

About Humane Society Silicon Valley

Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) is an independent, non-profit agency offering quality adoptions, medical care, education programs and pet care services to enhance the human-animal bond.  Established in 1929, HSSV has served Silicon Valley for 80 years and found homes for more than 500,000 animals.  All animals in HSSV's adoption program are sheltered until they are placed in a loving home.  HSSV is an "open door" facility and accepts animals 24-hours a day, seven days a week, regardless of any temperament or health related problems.  In April 2009, HSSV opened its new Animal Community Center in Milpitas. HSSV also operates a satellite adoption center in PETCO in the El Paseo Shopping Center in San Jose.  More information about HSSV can be found at www.hssv.org.

Contact:  Laura Fulda

VP, Marketing & Communications

Humane Society Silicon Valley

(408) 262-2133 ext. 159

[email protected]

SOURCE Humane Society Silicon Valley