Humane Society in San Bernardino….a Good Place for all of your Pet Needs.
In 2005, the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley moved into their beautiful new building at 374 W. Orange Show Road, San Bernardino, CA 92408. 909-386-1400.
History: This facility was first opened in 1978 in an older building in downtown San Bernardino. It was basically a low-cost spayed/ neuter clinic. The building they have now was built with donations. The land was donated and in 2005, the dream became a reality when this wonderful building opened up to service the public. This is not a city, county or state facility.
Servicesinclude Vaccination appointments daily, Vaccination Clinics on Saturday, Neutering and Spaying for dogs and cats, Vet exams, and Microchips.
One special service they offer is to assist owners with gravely ill pets. They have a nurse who wears normal clothes, a room that looks more like a living room than a office visit room (these scare pets), and the owner can sit and hold their pet while the two shots are given. It is a very peaceful experience and your pet goes to sleep while in your arms feeling your love and support. They also offer Pet Loss Bereavement Classes to deal with the loss of your pet. Both of these above services are free of charge.
Speakers from HSSBV go to the schools and teach children from a young age to be kind to animals and also go to most organizations and speak on a variety of subjects involving animals. They also attend many city sponsored events to teach and assist the public. Every month there are several businesses that sponsor events to help to educate the public and get donations.
Other classes offered are 1) Obedience Classes 2) Rattlesnake Avoidance Training 3) Walk-a-Thons to raise money for numerous pet needs which include assisting pet owners who cannot afford to pay for shots.
Indigent Pet Owners: The last time I was there, I was waiting in line to check in when a sweet senior citizen walked in with a cat in a carrier. She walked up and said she had come on the bus and her cat needed shots but she did not have the money to pay. Snoopy me, I would have butted right in and paid but the receptionist at the desk said “No problem, let me get your pet’s name and the vet will see you shortly”. The lady asked how long it would take. Someone will see you next and they did exactly that. They called her right in and she came out smiling and the cat came out moaning….. I was so touched by this that I was sniffling. WHAT A GREAT SERVICE. She was a proud lady and they treated her with respect.
Their main goals are:
1) Promote good health for all animals
2) Have your pets spayed and neutered to keep the over-abundance of homeless pets out of the shelters and off the streets.
3) Teach people how to be responsible pet owners.
4) Help with pet owners obedience problems.
5) Educate the public to have their pet’s shots and licenses yearly. Having shot records/city licenses help to locate your pet if it gets out and gets lost.
6) Promote others to Volunteer at the HSSBV and other events held.
7) Assist with “Animal Cruelty” reports as they have an officer to investigate.
8) Animal Legislation and Advocacy; support and educate others to help establishing laws.
I go there with my pets once a year for their vaccinations and have tags made for their collars. I have gone through the End-of-Their-Life program twice and it was a very nice ending for both of my 15 year old dogs.
Also, my beloved mother loved animals and so when she passed on, I requested donations to be sent to the HSSBV instead of flowers. I think she would have been happy knowing that she helped to enrich some animal’s lives.
These pictures were taken in San Bernardino, CA by Kristin Hamilton. All pictures are copyrighted ©.
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16 Comments on Humane Society in San Bernardino….a Good Place for all of your Pet Needs.
The Humane Society in San Bernadino has amazing services to support our furry friends, Kristin - and your post highlights the benefits to the neighborhood very well! The 'Rattlesnake Avoidance' class sounds very intriguing!
Kristine, this place is incredible. I enjoyed the pictures and marveled at the services and resources. A very, very special place. How do they survive.....donations alone?
Good morning Kristine, Thanks for sharing, may I wish you Happy Easter ~Captain Wayne Rowlett~
Kristin, I am particularly struck by the story of the senior citizen needing the vaccinations for her pet. Sometimes people can be in such dire circumstances and the unconditional love they receive from their pet might be the last true tie to "humanity". Another great post, thanks.
Kristin, excellent post for localism and pet project. The beautiful new building is from donations and is not a city, county or state facility. You have plenty of animal lovers in San Bernardino.
Kristin!
Beautifully done, my dear, and the photos are exquisite. Thorough (rattlesnake avoidance, who knew??) and well put together. I love the idea of a living room atmosphere, taking fear of the vet's office out of the equation....for pet owners, too, as our four-leggeds pick up on OUR anxiety as well.
Hi Karen,
Yes it provides many services and draws about 200 people every Saturday morning for the Vaccination Clinic. I saw the notice on line where you can make appointments now so just yesterday I called and made an appointment for 2 weeks from now. It beats waiting for 2-3 hrs with 3 dogs so I am happy.
California has a big snake problem so theses rattlesnake avoidance classes are so important. We also have a doctor at the Loma Linda Hospital that is one of the leading authorities in the US on snake bites. He stays real busy with patients.
Hi Shelia,
There are people that give millions to save the whales and other programs like that. There is a wall with plaques on it of many of the benefactors who have given $$$. They also do spayed/neuter clinics plus they take 15 feral cats every morning from SB Animal Control so I am sure the government pays for that. They may get some financial assistance from the govt too plus since they are a non-profit organization, so typically do not pay taxes. It is a great service they provide. Plus they have many volunteers. I would love to volunteer there but I would want to take all the dogs home. So I know my boundaries and that place is off limits for me.
Good Morning Captain,
Thanks so much for stopping and supporting my animal cause. You have a wonderful Easter too.
Hi Mona,
That was such a wonderful example of what an important service they give to the public. I can just imagine that poor lady could have easily walked in somewhere else and had some snippy girl say "Sorry, no $, no services." This act of kindness just touched my heart. Later as I was paying my bill I said, "That was a wonderful thing you did for that lady." She smiled and said we would never turn anyone in need away. This is a very special service they do for pet owners. Mona, you are so right as this could be their link to survival. Sometimes the spouse has passed on and their pet is their only companion. I saw that with my mother as she stayed busy going places and seeing her friends but the dogs at home were waiting for her to come home and give them food and love. I am sure it was the most important coping tool as my parents had been married for 60 years. Coming home to an empty house can be very depressing. Happy Easter.
Hi Kwee,
Apparently we do have many animal lovers in this area. The land was donated but the building, as you can see, is top notch and large. They have about 8 office visit rooms as well and they are usually open on Clinic day. I am surprised how they keep it going with salaries but possibly many donate their time and perhaps come here for their vet internships and the vet assistant programs as well. Plus the love of animals with many are so important that they may just volunteer once a week or once a month. So if everyone did that, there is enough vets around to fill the slots. I am sure the doctors who do the surgeries get a salary. Amazing how they do it!
Hi Gayle,
Unfortunately I can say from experience twice that the room they put me in with my gravely sick dog was lovely. The nurse was wearing a flowered dress and the room smelled like lavender instead of alcohol. They do this to make the last few minutes of our loved ones life comfortable and not feel any anxiety. I stayed with Snowy about 30 minutes afterwards and no one came in to rush me out but I knew they wanted to go home as it was past 5. I thanked them and left but I still to this day have such a nice memory. Typically you are saying good-bye as someone at a vet's office walks away carrying your pet and that is the last memory you have. Both times, it made an impossible situation into a peaceful one.
Thanks for stopping and Happy Easter.
I have noticed a distinct improvement over shelters for a lot of metropolitan areas in recent years. In Sacramento County, a large facility was built, and they offer great services too!
Hi Myrl,
I think it is a big interest with the public and they must try to keep the overabundance of homeless animals under control. Our new facility has lots of parking, in a good area, lots of seating in the waiting room plus it is just nice. I reminds you of a medical clinic for people. It has done to improve our county awareness and protect the animals too.
Happy Easter!
Kristin- people often confuse Humane Society and local shelters I think. This is a great post about your local Humane Society. Looks like a great place. God Bless those who donate.
Hi Tammy,
Yes, it is not a shelter. But to confuse matters the Animal Shelter is just behind the Target store and the Humane Society is across the street from Target so very close to each other. The city of San Bernardino tries to keep the pound clean and appealing for perspective buyers looking for pet adoptions. Thanks so much for stopping and have a great Easter tomorrow.