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.
Construction Begins
On March 10, 2006, SVACA held a Construction Launch Ceremony to celebrate the “ground breaking” of the new Animal Care Center. City representatives from Campbell, Monte Sereno and Santa Clara along with SVACA staff attended the milestone event.
Board Ground Launch, left to right, include: Barbara Nesbet, Monte Sereno City Council and SVACA Board Member; Jane Kennedy, Campbell City Council and SVACA Board Member; Jamie Matthews, Santa Clara City Council and SVACA Board Member; Aldyth Parle, Former Santa Clara City Council and SVACA Board Member; and Patricia Mahan, Mayor of Santa Clara.