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.
Grand Opening
On December 2, 2006, SVACA held a Grand Opening Ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Animal Care Center. Hundreds of folks attended the event.
SVACA Ribbon Cutting - Left to Right - Captain Russ Patterson, Campbell Police Department; Monte Sereno City Manager, Brian Loventhal; Campbell City Council Member Jane Kennedy; Molly Matthews, daughter of Mr. Matthews; Santa Clara City Council Member Jamie Matthews; Monte Sereno City Council Member Barbara Nesbet; Santa Clara City Manager Jennifer Sparacino; Santa Clara Assistant City Manager Ron Garratt