Our History
2001
On July 1, 2001, SVACA begins providing animal care and control services as a Joint Powers Agency.
2006
In 2006, SVACA’s state-of-the-art Animal Care Center opens providing services for Campbell, Monte Sereno and Santa Clara. Real-life adoption rooms are featured which is a first for animal control agencies.
2008
In 2008, Friends of SVACA, our nonprofit counterpart, was established to support our mission.
2010
In 2010, SVACA becomes “No-Kill” for dogs and other animals (rabbits, birds, turtles, etc.).
2012
In 2012, SVACA begins providing services for Mountain View.
2014
In 2014, SVACA becomes “No-Kill” for all animals that come through our doors.
2023
In 2023, SVACA achieves a 99% save rate – a milestone we have continued to uphold.
2024
In 2024, SVACA begins providing services for the Town of Los Gatos.
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