Sunnyvale has partnered with Santa Clara County Animal Services following the termination of its 18-year relationship with the Humane Society due to facility damage. However, the new arrangement has raised issues, as it does not accommodate healthy stray cats and involves a lengthy commute to facilities over 40 miles away. City officials, while not reporting official complaints, acknowledge public concerns. The emergency contract is set until January 2026, and the city is actively seeking alternative providers for ongoing animal care needs, particularly during the ongoing "kitten season."
"The only major service impact is the inability to impound healthy stray cats," Garnett told San José Spotlight.
"(I've) heard complaints, with either the distance or ... the question about county facilities," Klein said at the meeting.
"The city is exploring other options for long-term contracts to meet the city's animal care needs," stated Garnett.
"The county's emergency contract will run until the end of January 2026," said city spokesperson Jennifer Garnett.
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