HSSC In the News
Sonoma County pets are getting a powerful new advocate – here’s who (Press Democrat 8/6/2025)
Thank you for the shout out! 30 Favorite Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County – Sonoma Magazine
Beyond the Pet Food Pantry, Jorge Delgado and Cel Jimenez, HSSC — Cal4All Call
Pets Parade Their People for Howl-O-Ween The Healdsburg Tribune Oct. 23, 2024
MELINA STAMBOLIS – RVT OF THE YEAR!
Each year, the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) recognizes veterinary professionals who have made significant contributions to the profession. We are so proud to share that our very own Melina Stambolis has received the prestigious Linda Markland Outstanding RVT of the Year in Non-Private Practice Award! Melina is an integral force in our veterinary programs. As our Veterinary Operations Supervisor, she brings a high standard of excellence and dedication to the role. From teaching novice vet techs critical techniques to ensuring that all of our clinics are functioning smoothly and efficiently, Melina’s endless compassion, grace, and skill inspire us all! Please join us in giving Melina a big round of applause. Congratulations!
“Congratulations to the 2024 Award Winners” | California Veterinary Medical Association (cvma.net)
HSSC AT THE ACCESS TO VETERINARY CARE CONFERENCE
We are proud of HSSC’s very own Executive Director Lindsay McCall, Dr. Ada Norris and Melina Stambolis for presenting at the first annual Access to Veterinary Care conference held by the ASPCA! Speaking alongside co-presenters on the panel, “Sheltering Organizations Increasing Access to Veterinary Care”, Lindsay, Ada and Melina discussed HSSC’s approach to providing safety net veterinary care to our local community through our Community Veterinary Clinic and Spay/Neuter Clinic. Thank you to the ASPCA for inviting us to take part in this exciting opportunity!
Lindsay McCall has been selected as one of North Bay Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 for 2022
Purr-fect Pairing: Cats and Wineries Create ‘Win-Win Situation’
Animal lovers come together to raise money for the Humane Society of Sonoma County
Helping where it’s needed most: CVM alumna runs urgent care clinic for low-income families
Sonoma Magazine, 4/20/20: Shelter in Place Order Spurs Increase in Local Pet Adoptions
Santa Rosa’s Humane Society to provide affordable pet care with new Community Veterinary Clinic
Humane Society of Sonoma County’s secret weapon: pet bios
7 Charities Helping Victims of Recent Disasters
Pets And People Are Joyously Reuniting After California Wildfires
Displaced Sonoma County residents keep up search for animals lost in fires
North Bay pets fill animal shelters
Rescuing animals across fire lines, inside shelters
More than 100 pets still at shelters after North Bay wildfires
5 heartwarming stories of pets who survived the deadly California fires
Missing cats after North Bay fires found, up for adoption
Amid Sonoma’s ashes, family is overjoyed to find their dog Izzy — alive, well and wagging her tail
Sonoma Humane Society opens free wellness clinic, urges reporting of lost and found pets
Sonoma Humane Society offering free, basic, burn care for pets
Humane society looks to help cat with singed whiskers, other pets lost in North Bay fires
For some, this holiday is all about the Easter Bunny
Member Spotlight: Sonoma Humane Society
Healdsburg Center for Animals Begins a New Life
True Love: Adopt a special-needs pet from Sonoma Humane Society
Sonoma Humane Society Announces Executive Director
Sonoma Humane Society aims to open new Healdsburg animal shelter by spring
Karmann Ghia Does Good for Homeless Animals
Princess Fiona Huffington Post
Good News for Healdsburg Animal Shelter
Lapphund Rescue Press Democrat
Landmark Agreement Brings Hope and Second Chances to County Animals
Best Sonoma County Non-Profit 2013 Press Democrat
Press Releases
Humane Society of Sonoma County Expanding Safety Net Services to Support Local Pet Guardians
Senior Dogs at the Humane Society of Sonoma County’s Community Veterinary Clinic Fetch Grant
PetSmart Charities Grant Improves Access to Veterinary Care
Sonoma Humane Society Announces Executive Director
North Bay No-Kill Shelters Save Shelter Pets Displaced by Rocky Fire
Healdsburg Center for Animals Begins a New Life
Letter to the Editor; Healdsburg Tribune
Sonoma Humane Society aims to open new Healdsburg animal shelter by spring
Sonoma Humane looks to transform ‘complicated’ animal shelter project
Healdsburg animal shelter board dissolves
Sonoma Humane Society to move into Healdsburg Animal Shelter building
Healdsburg Shelter eyes opening after settlement
Two out-of-town animal agencies partner with Healdsburg shelter
Healdsburg council approves animal control, shelter deal
Position Statements
Predator Control Statement Sept 2014
North Bay Pets Magazine
North Bay Pets showcases our progressive support for pets and people in our community.
Annual Reports
Asilomar Accords
The Asilomar Accords outline principles that guide animal welfare organizations to work together to save the lives of companion animals. Without the Asilomar Accords, definitions and reporting methods varied from group to group, making understanding of information difficult, if not impossible, across organizations. By utilizing a standard language for statistics, shelters and their supporters are able to easily and clearly track progress both at a specific shelter and across shelters nationwide.
Interpreting Asilomar Reports
- Intake: The live animals admitted to a shelter
- All Outcomes: The final disposition of animals admitted to a shelter (adoption, return to owner, transfer, euthanasia, shelter death, etc)
- Euthanasia Outcome: Animals admitted to a shelter who are euthanized
- Live Outcomes: Animals who leave a shelter alive through adoption, return to owner, transfer to another organization for adoption, or any other lifesaving program
- Live-Release Rate: What percentage of animals admitted to the shelter had live outcomes, and therefore were not euthanized
- Live-Release Rate Formula: (All Live Outcomes) Divided by (All Outcomes minus Owner Requested Euthanasias)
- Save-Rate Formula: (Intake minus Euthanasia Outcomes) divided by Intake
The collection and publication of this data is sponsored by Maddie’s Fund® Maddie’s Fund
Financial Reports
Annual Financial Audit 2023/2024
Annual Financial Audit 2022/2023
Annual Financial Audit 2021/2022
Annual Financial Audit 2020/2021
Annual Financial Audit 2019/2020
Annual Financial Audit 2018/2019
Annual Financial Audit 2017/2018
August 2025
- Fee-Waived Kitten Adoptions at HSSC!
- We’re Speechless… Thank You for a record breaking year!
- Go ahead, treat yourself! The online auction closes TONIGHT!
- Thank You for an Unfur-gettable Gala!
- Can’t make it to Wags, Whiskers & Wine? Join us online!
July 2025
- Tomorrow is the 20th annual Wags, Whiskers, & Wine!
- Hurry! The Online Auction Starts NOW!
- Sneak a Peek: Online Auction Launches Tomorrow!
- Exciting Treasures Await!
- 1 Week Until The 20th Annual Wags, Whiskers & Wine!
- A Big Welcome to Our New ED, Cynthia King!
- Your Summer Safety Tips for Happy, Healthy Pets
June 2025
- Happy Hssc Versary!
- Your Monthly Gift Transforms Lives!
- Your Monthly Gift Transforms Lives!
- Finding Their Way Home – June 2025 eAnimail Newsletter
- Thanks to You, the Animals Win!
- Our Spring Match campaign ends THIS SUNDAY!
- Get Your Paws on Gala Tickets!
- Free Adoptions at Humane Society Soco THIS SATURDAY!
May 2025
- We’re Stretching Our Paws a Bit Further
- You made this rescue possible
- Happy Hssc Versary!
- Your Monthly Gift Transforms Lives!
- Spring Match Extended Until May 31!
- Thank You for a Pawsome Doggy Dash!
- Tails & Tidbits – May 2025 eAnimail Newsletter
- Doggy Dash Attendees Survey
April 2025
- Ready, Set, Dash!
- Doggy Dash Is This Weekend!
- Happy Hssc Versary!
- Ready, Set, Dash!
- Ready, Set, Wag!
- Your Kindness Goes Twice as Far This Spring
- Save the Date! 2025 Wags, Whiskers and Wine is coming
- Springing Into Happy Tails!
- HUGE announcement!
March 2025
- Thank You for Being Part of Dog Day!
- Blossoming Events!
- Thank you for giving me my best smile!
- We Are Stronger Together
- Walk, Wine, Wag!
- Find Your Lucky Charm at HSSC
- Walk, Wag, and Win at the Doggy Dash!
- Celebrating Happy Tails!
- Thank You for Raising a Day With Us!
February 2025
January 2025