City of San Jose, CA

03/04/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/04/2026 18:20

Media Advisory: City of San José Hosts Hannah “Kitten Lady” Shaw for Multiple Workshops

Media Contact
Gilbert Martinez, Public Information Manager, Public Works Department
408-307-1661; [email protected]

Advisory Detail
What: San José Animal Care and Services (ACS) is hosting award-winning kitten care advocate, Hannah "Kitten Lady" Shaw for two days of educational workshops. On Friday, March 6, ACS staff and rescue partners are participating in an advanced training focused on neonatal kitten care, fostering best practices and related topics.

The second workshop on Saturday, March 7, will provide educational sessions on humane community cat practices and the fundamentals of kitten foster care, equipping both new and experienced volunteers with practical tools and guidance. Saturday's sessions are open to the public. To learn more and register for a Saturday session, visit bit.ly/KittenLadySJ.
When:
  • Friday, March 6, 2026 (closed to the public)
  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 (open to the public)
ACS invites media to attend for interviews with Monica Wylie, Deputy Director and Hannah Shaw, Kitten Care Advocate on Friday, March 6, from 9 to 9:45 a.m.
Where:
  • Friday, March 6 - San José Animal Care Center, 2750 Monterey Road, San José, CA 95111
  • Saturday, March 7 - San José Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St., San José, CA 95113
Who:
  • Monica Wylie, Deputy Director of Animal Care and Services
  • Hannah Shaw, the Kitten Lady
Background: Kitten season marks the busiest and most resource-intensive period for ACS. This initiative builds organizational capacity and improves outcomes for kittens.

These sessions directly support audit recommendations 1, 2, 4a, 4c, 5, and 6a in the San José Animal Care and Services Audit Report by strengthening staff training, standardizing best practices, expanding foster and rescue capacity, and reducing length of stay.

For more information on ACS, please visit the ACS webpage.

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