Doggone good news<\/p>\n
Almost two years after a fire left over half its Milpitas facility unusable<\/a>, Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) has reopened its dog adoptions area.<\/p>\n \u201cThis moment marks the completion of Phase I of our Rebuild Initiative,\u201d reads a HSSV press release. \u201cWe are also charging ahead with Phase II of our Rebuild Initiative,\u201d<\/p>\n The Dec. 16, 2024 fire<\/a> impacted HSSV\u2019s entire medical center; 70% of cat housing and 80% of dog housing; all of the west wing medical isolation rooms and animal holding space; and equipment, offices and storage spaces \u201cessential for daily operations.\u201d<\/p>\n Phase II is focused on restoring the spaces that remain out of service, including the medical center, community services areas, animal holding spaces and the laundry area. The rebuild will include updates to these areas \u201cto support the care our teams provide and the way they work today,\u201d reads the release.<\/p>\n HSSV continues to seek donations to fund its rebuilding, and thanks Colleen Hurley and Michael Bangs, as well as an anonymous donor on behalf of their dog Alfie, these donations will triple, dollar for dollar, up to $75,000. To donate, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/4yDYVRU<\/a>.<\/p>\n Interpretive training<\/p>\n The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority is holding a training Nov. 14 for volunteers to learn how to use interpretive techniques for engaging preserve visitors.<\/p>\n This training is a qualification for representing the authority as a community outreach volunteer, supporting large-scale public events as a preserve steward or for participating in trail patrol. This training is also required for volunteers who want \u00a0to train to become docents and join the Habitat Protection Team at the M\u00e1yyan \u2018Ooy\u00e1kma preserve.<\/p>\n