Friends of SVACA (Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in 2008. We have no paid officers or staff and are a completely volunteer organization.

Our mission

Our mission is to raise funds for SVACA, and to engage with the community to promote awareness of the programs and services SVACA provides.

Our vision

Our vision is that every animal that comes into the care of SVACA is lovingly cared for and then placed in a welcoming home with a forever family.

Our impact

Each year, Friends of SVACA raises money, provides volunteers, socializes and transports animals, represents SVACA at community events, supports the SVACA staff, and much more.

We are proud to have supported SVACA as they achieved a 95% save rate in 2018, well exceeding what is required to maintain their no-kill shelter status.

6,822
Number of volunteer hours donated
TO SVACA in 2018

460
Number of animals adopted
AT SVACA in 2018

279
Number of lost pets safely returned TO THEIR FAMILIES in 2018

about SVACA

The Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority enforces animal control laws for Campbell, Monte Sereno, Mountain View, and Santa Clara. It cares for injured and lost animals and provides education and outreach programs.

Adoptable animals, including cats, dogs, and rabbits, stay in the state-of-the-art cageless facility and can be adopted by all Bay Area residents.

The Center is at 3370 Thomas Road, Santa Clara, CA near Highway 101. For more information, contact (408) 764-0344 or www.svaca.com