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.
Annual Adoptathon Results in Record Adoptions
Nine rats were adopted including one that had been in a foster home since August of 2007.
On May 3, 2008, we held our second annual adoptathon, Celebrate Companion Animals, in conjunction with the North Shore Animal Rescue League. Hundreds attended and five rescue groups participated. Over twenty animals were adopted due to the event. Thanks so much to all who donated their time and/or items to make the event such a wonderful success! We hope to see everyone again next year!