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Animal care facility
to serve Campbell

A new animal-care facility opened in Santa Clara on Nov. 14.

It will provide licensing, field services and homeless animal sheltering to residents of Campbell, Monte Sereno and Santa Clara.

The facility is an issue Campbell City Councilwoman Jane Kennedy has been working on since the idea was conceived more than five years ago.

Residents from throughout the valley will be able to adopt pets, look for lost animals or participate in educational programs.

Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority, a joint agency of the three cities, operates the 17,000-square-foot facility at 3370 Thomas Road. It can accommodate more than 128 cats and 40 dogs at any time and features several unique animal areas to keep animals comfortable. SVACA estimates it will receive around 4,000 animals annually.

The organization is looking for volunteers. For more information, call 408.764.0344 or visit www.svaca.com.

Campbell police get statewide grant

Campbell accepted $100,000 on Nov. 6, as part of a statewide supplemental law enforcement fund.

In Campbell, the funds have been applied toward the salary of two community services officers.

In July 1996, former Gov. Pete Wilson signed AB3229, known as the Citizens' Option for Public Safety or COPS. This appropriated $100 million from the state's General Fund for distribution to local law enforcement.

In 2000 the program was extended, guaranteeing each California city would receive a minimum of $100,000 regardless of population.

The funds must be spent on city personnel and not capital improvements or construction projects.

'Wags to Riches'
will help animals

Campbell chiropractors Paula Strauss and Kelli Walcher host "Wags to Riches," a November fundraiser for the Humane Society Silicon Valley.

Throughout the month, Campbell residents may drop off old towels, blankets, toys, newspapers, pet food and financial donations at the Campbell office at 280 W. Hamilton Ave. Those who donate $25 or more will receive a free chiropractic treatment.

Strauss said the fundraiser assists the Humane Society's goal to replace its aging Santa Clara facility with a new animal shelter facility in Milpitas. The Humane Society has numerous animals for adoption, including cats, dogs, rabbits, mice, rats, gerbils and hamsters. The Humane Society, 2530 Lafayette Street, in Santa Clara, is open until 8 p.m. on weekdays.

For more information about the Campbell fundraiser, call 408. 866.8820.