County of Santa Clara Celebrates Virtual Grand Opening of the New 37,000-SF Animal Services Center
County of Santa Clara Celebrates Virtual Grand Opening of the New 37,000-SF Animal Services Center
New Center Features Advanced Medical Clinics, Custom Cat Condos and Dog Dorms, Specialized Outdoor Rehabilitation Space, Barn and Pastures for Large Livestock, and Emergency Shelter Capacity for Community Pets
WHAT:
The County of Santa Clara is hosting a virtual grand opening for a new Animal Services Center and community space. This event will be livestreamed for the public. On-site attendance is limited to the media and will be subject to Public Health Order requirements.
The celebration will include video highlights of the 37,000-sf spacious, light-filled, animal-centric campus built on eight acres – the most advanced public animal care facility in the United States.
WHO:
Mike Wasserman, President, County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors
Jeffrey V. Smith, M.D., J.D., County Executive
Sylvia Gallegos, Deputy County Executive
Jenny Lepow, Local Animal Welfare Champion
WHERE:
Please note new address/location:
12425 Monterey Road
San Martin, CA 95046
WHEN:
Friday, February 19, 2021
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. The program will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by a media tour.
WHY:
Almost 4,000 animals were cared for in the former shelter each year. At the new Animal Services Center, staff and volunteers will be able to double their care capacity. The new center features advanced medical clinics, custom cat condos and dog dorms, specialized outdoor rehabilitation space, barn and pastures for large livestock, and emergency shelter capacity for community pets.
The former shelter is a San Martin residence that was donated to the County more than 70 years ago and lacked space and facilities to provide needed animal care services to the public. The County shelter currently has a 95% live release rate, which ranks it at the top among public facilities in California.
MEDIA INFORMATION:
The news conference will be livestreamed and available at https://www.facebook.com/events/2525599264414022/.
We encourage media representatives to email Nidia Aguirre at nidia.aguirre@cep.sccgov.org to RSVP for the event and a tour following the ribbon cutting. County of Santa Clara staff, Capital Project Manager, XL Construction, and Dreyfuss + Blackford Architecture representatives will be available for questions.
