San Jose Animal Care Center
- Compassionate animal care
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Communication breakdown
9/4 - San Jose Cats Shot With Pellet Guns, Officials Seek Tips
Two San Jose cats shot with pellet guns weeks apart. No suspects, no leads — and the shelter needs tips.
7/23 - The Tragedy of Miranda’s Rescue
Investigation into the Humboldt County animal sanctuary reveals oversight gaps in California's shelter network.
7/11 - Transparency failures hid scale of transfers to Miranda’s Rescue
“It is time that the state begin looking at prevention, as opposed to just building more and more and bigger and bigger shelters,” advocate Jennifer Raymond said. “We’ve got to turn off the tap.”
7/3 - Letters: Animal services owes S.J. residents straight answers
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6/19 - Animal rescue founder sues San Jose over conditions at city's shelter
The lawsuit alleges unlawful euthanasia practices, poor animal care and violations of public records laws at the San Jose's animal shelter.
6/5 - San Jose animal shelter improves care, but has more to do - San José Spotlight
More than a year after San Jose officials pledged sweeping reforms at the city's troubled animal shelter, a Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury said the work of rebuilding public trust is far from over.
5/28 - New grand jury report says improvements are still needed at troubled SJ shelter
A new civil grand jury report is the fourth in recent years to raise concerns about the troubled San Jose Animal Care Center.
