Kitten season

Due to the fire at its Detkin/Oates Animal Community Center earlier this year, shelter capacity at Humane Society Silicon Valley is significantly limited. There is currently no available kennel space for kittens, and as of May 8, the Humane Society will be unable to take in additional kittens unless a foster home is available.

In general, the Humane Society cautions that kittens often appear abandoned when the mother is actually nearby, out searching for food or hiding from people, and advises those who find kittens to take note of the exact time and location and return in eight to 12 hours to check back.

If the kittens are still there, they may be orphaned and in need of care. Call us at 408-262-2133, ext. 110 or email [email protected] to discuss ways to help.

For more information and to donate supplies, visit https://www.hssv.org/kitten-season.

Neighborhood clean-up

The first of five neighborhood clean-ups in Milpitas this year is set for May 17 in the Cardoza Park parking lot.
Households can sign up 15-minute slots to dispose of items like tires, mattresses and e-waste. In addition to Milpitas Sanitation, Inc., the city is partnering with the San Jose Conservation Corps for collection.

Residents can sign up by visiting https://bit.ly/4jCC2HA, calling Milpitas Solid Waste at 408-586-3342 or emailing [email protected].

Other neighborhood clean-ups are scheduled for June 21 at Pearl Zanker Elementary School, Aug. 9 at Thomas Russell Middle School, Sept. 6 at the Dixon Landing Park parking lot and Oct. 11 at the Milpitas Community Center parking lot.