Animals
New Agricultural Detection Dog and Her Handler Take on Bad Bugs
Everest, a 2-year-old black lab, and her handler, Jana Labrucherie, are helping to protect California's multibillion-dollar agriculture industry by intercepting shipments of mangoes, guava and other fruit containing non-native insects and pests.
New Veterinarian Brings Skill and ‘Hope’ to Animal Services Center
A world-class animal shelter deserves a special veterinarian, and the County of Santa Clara Animal Services Center has found the perfect fit in Dr. Kieu Vuong. The longtime South Bay resident has an ideal blend of skills, experience and disposition to lead the medical clinic at the state-of-the-art Animal Services Center, which opened in 2021.
Grant funding available for Fish and Wildlife Preservation Projects
The Santa Clara County Fish and Game Commission is accepting grant applications for enhancement projects related to fish and wildlife resources in Santa Clara County.
Cute Critter Alert: Animal Services Center needs volunteers to foster kittens
The County of Santa Clara Animal Services Center is seeking volunteers to foster kittens in their homes until they are old enough to be adopted. Fostering provides a safe environment for the kittens at a vulnerable stage in their development as well as socialization, which helps them find a permanent home.
County Animal Services Agency Rescues 10 Neglected Horses, Finds Them New Homes
Ten horses are getting a new chance at life after County of Santa Clara animal control officers rescued them from a ranch in the mountains above Los Gatos, where they were neglected and malnourished.
County animal services center needs community’s help with fostering and adopting dogs
The County of Santa Clara Animal Services Center is experiencing an unprecedented surge in the number of dogs at the animal shelter and needs the public’s help to find them loving homes.