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Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority

Animal shelter in Santa Clara, CA

The Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA) provides the cities of Campbell, Monte Sereno, Mountain View, and Santa Clara with the care of sick, injured, lost and abandoned companion animals, animal cruelty investigations, enforcement of animal laws, education and outreach programs, volunteer and foster programs, and so much more. We place all of our healthy and treatable animals as well as many of our unhealthy and untreatable animals from our cageless Animal Care Center which resulted in an overall live release rate of 88% in 2013. Our adoption program is open to all Bay Area residents. We're proud to be one of the Bay Area's "Best Municipal Shelters" according to Bay Woof Magazine.

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Address
3370 Thomas Road
Santa Clara, CA 95054
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3370 Thomas Road

Santa Clara, CA 95054

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Adoptable pets at Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority

We'll also keep you updated on MAPLE's adoption status with email updates.
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MAPLE

Poodle (Standard)

Female, 9 mos
Santa Clara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on DORY's adoption status with email updates.
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DORY

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 10 mos
Santa Clara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on NOAH's adoption status with email updates.
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NOAH

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Santa Clara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CINNABUN's adoption status with email updates.
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CINNABUN

Other/Unknown

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Santa Clara, CA

Shelter FAQs

Animal Care and Control - Campbell, Santa Clara, Mountain View & Monte Sereno

Adoption, education and volunteer opportunities for all Bay Area residents

Additional adoption info

Adoption is a wonderful way to acquire an animal. Our goal is to make "perfect" matches so that our animals remain with their new guardians for the remainder of their lives. Here at SVACA we use the ASPCA’s Meet Your Match program in order to attempt to "match" prospective adopters with the best possible dog or cat. Other animals are also appropriately matched with their new guardians.

Appointments are recommended as a way to avoid long waits that are sometimes experienced at other shelters, but we do accept walk-ins on a first come, first served basis.

To expedite the process, prospective adopters should bring the following with them:
1. Photo ID: driver’s license or valid state ID
2. Proof of residency: current utility bill or lease agreement
3. Proof of ownership: mortgage statement
4. Pet policy at residence: leasing agreement with pet stipulation and/or contact information
5. All human members of the household
6. Dogs(s) as directed by SVACA staff

Please note that animals cannot be placed on hold until you have interacted with an animal during your appointment.

NOTE: Please do not bring pets to the Center unless you have been instructed to do so by SVACA staff.

Fees cover the spay or neuter of the animal, initial appropriate vaccinations, a professional health examination and behavior evaluation, microchip, temporary ID tag, and a free examination at a participating local veterinary clinic. SVACA member city residents also receive a license for their new companion. All fees are retained by SVACA and used to offset the cost of our operations; simply said, fees directly help the animals!
Dog $150.00
Kitten $150.00
Cat $100.00
Rabbit $30.00
Small Animal $20.00
Bird $20.00
Dog Training Deposit* $100.00
* Required for all pit bulls and pit mixes; all dogs under 2 years

Call us at (408) 764-0344 for more information or to make an appointment.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority

Kitten Cattitude Rescue

PO Box 526,
Boulder Creek, CA 95006

East County Animal Shelter

4595 Gleason Drive,
Dublin, CA 94568

We'll also keep you updated on Churro's adoption status with email updates.
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Churro

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Castro Valley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on REMY's adoption status with email updates.
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REMY

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs
Pt. Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Whiskey's adoption status with email updates.
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Whiskey

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Dublin, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Suroku's adoption status with email updates.
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Suroku

Turtle - Other

Female, Adult
Burlingame, CA
We'll also keep you updated on RINGO ROTTIE's adoption status with email updates.
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RINGO ROTTIE

Rottweiler

Male, Adult
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Olaf's adoption status with email updates.
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Olaf

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Oakland, CA

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