Friends of Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA)
Our mission is to raise funds for the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA), increase awareness of its programs and services, and to work to reduce the companion animal overpopulation problem. Our goal is to ensure the well-being of animals through education, outreach, and fund raising. We also aim to establish programs which will support SVACA and benefit the animals in its care.
Please click here to see our fiscal year end 2009 Annual Report.
Please click here to see our fiscal year end 2010 Annual Report
We are now proud to be a Certified GuideStar "Valued Parnter"
MEDIA AND P.R.:
Please see our article in Bay Woof Magazine April 2010 issue.
Friend of SVACA Ex-President, Caryn Linn receives a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for "Outstanding and Invaluable Service to the Community" at the Mover's of Mountains Event presented by Congresswoman Anna Eshoo.
PRESS RELEASES:
Please see our press releases on our two programs here: Second Chance at Life Fund & Spay Neuter Voucher Program
OUR ORGANIZATION:
We are a nonprofit 501(c)3 formed in 2008. We have no paid officers or staff and are a completely volunteer organization. We have 4 volunteer Board Members; Eva Schmitz - Co-Founder, President & Treasurer, Jamie-Sue West- Secretary. Whitney Coon and Jo McDermott, both Members at Large. Advisor - Ex-President Caryn Linn. We also have a few volunteers that help us in a variety of ways. Our vision is to help SVACA find loving families for every adoptable companion animal, assist with financial support for ill and injured animals, and work to reduce the companion animal overpopulation problem in our area. We are always looking for volunteers. If you would like to help, please drop us an e-mail.
Tax ID #26-2163953
ABOUT SVACA:
The Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority enforces animal control laws for Campbell, Monte Sereno, 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
There are a number of ways you can help Friends of SVACA with our mission.
- Donate
- Volunteer
- Goodsearch & Goodshop
- Visit our Community Partners
- Visit our events page on Yelp & Facebook (Friends of SVACA)
SAVE A KITTEN!
This spring, Pet Food Express is helping SVACA save orphaned kittens by collecting foster supplies, SVACA is also in need of foster parents to care for many needy felines that come through their doors this year. Make a difference!
SPAY/NEUTER VOUCHER PROGRAM
Effective July 1, 2009 we will be sponsoring a spay/neuter voucher program. Click here for an application and the details on how to apply.
Thank you for being concerned about your pet’s health and the pet overpopulation problem in your city.
Did you know that spaying and neutering:
- Keeps your pet healthy and helps prevent many diseases.
- Helps keep your pet at home since he/she will not have the urge to seek a mate.
- Helps ensure that no more unwanted animals are born.
- Helps with many behavior problems, such as spraying and marking territory.
If you live in a city besides Santa Clara, Campbell or Monte Sereno and need spay/neuter services please visit SVACA's website Services page for additional resources.
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SVACA ANIMAL CARE CENTER SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
The Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority’s (SVACA) Animal Care Center Sponsorship Program provides a
great opportunity for families, community groups and companies to support and help care for animals in
need. For a sponsorship donation the sponsor/donor will receive an engraved plaque displaying the
sponsor’s family/company name and placed over/in a designated room of your choice.
You can sponsor a room as an individual or family, give a sponsorship to a friend as a gift for a special
occasion, in the name of a company or community organization, in honor of a pet or as a memorial to a pet.
Plaques will be installed within 30 days of receipt and remain posted for twelve months after installation.
All donations are tax deductable and will directly benefit the animals in SVACA’s care. For the application click here or
please contact SVACA at 408-764-0344 or visit www.svaca.com.
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SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE PROGRAM
Friends of Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority is seeking to provide 40 companion animals with a “Second Chance at Life” by raising $30,000 in funds for needed medical treatment, medical supplies and placement of companion animals into caring homes.
In reality, saving 40 companion animals’ lives saves at least 80 more human lives. Research implies that while owning and/or interacting with companion animals can be enjoyable, it also has the added bonus of potential physical (e.g. assist with cardiovascular health improvement, etc.) and mental (e.g. anxiety reduction) health benefits for humans (National Institutes of Health, 2009).
Please help us with this program by donating today via paypal or send a check to: "Friends of SVACA" and in the note section write -2nd chance. Mail check to: P.O. Box 132 Santa Clara, CA 95052
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Contact Info:
Eva Schmitz
contact@friendsofsvaca.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 132, Santa Clara, CA 95052
Phone - (408) 421-2556
Tax ID: #26-2163953
We are working on a new and improved website! Please watch for it coming soon.
Please come visit us at Pet Food Express the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month in Campbell from 12:00 - 3:00.
If you would like to volunteer at any of these events please drop us an e-mail contact@friendsofsvaca.org
SVACA's Upcoming Events
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Past Events: Please click here to see photos and information of past events.
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YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND
Each month we'll feature a special pet(s) looking for their forever home. Please view all the adoptables on SVACA'S website using the link at the top of the page.
February Friends
of the Month
Meet Dominic
and...Neil
If you think we might be great companions, please come down and let's get acquainted today! For more information contact the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA) at 408-764-0344 or visit www.svaca.com.