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Wildlife of Silicon Valley
Many wild animals make their home in the hillsides of Milpitas, and sometimes make their way into back yards. We often see raccoons, gray squirrels, bats, garter snakes, opossums, skunks, and roof rats. Animals in Your Home or Business If a wild animal or injured bird is in your yard, here is what to do: In San Jose, Milpitas, Los Gatos, Cupertino, or Saratoga: Call: San Jose Animal Care and Services at (408)794-7297. They will transport the animal to WCSV- it is not safe for you to handle or transport. AAA Creature Catchers If you need a professional wildlife trapper in San Jose, CA call 408-338-0560. Our range extends from…
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Dogs of Milpitas
Help finding dog-friendly places in or near Milpitas to be with your dog, as well as grooming, showing, training, and boarding opportunities for dogs. Corgi Vlog: Monday’s w/ Nori at the Milpitas Dog Park up at Ed Levin. Advice Boarding, Care, Training Dine with Dog Outside Dog Lovers Dog Parks Events & Shows Grooming for Pets Laws Mostly Concerning Dogs Advice for Taking Good Care of Your Dog or Cat Taking good care of your dog or cat involves providing for their physical, emotional, and mental needs. Here are some essential tips to ensure your pet stays healthy and happy: General Care for Dogs and Cats Proper Nutrition: Feed your…
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Horses of Silicon Valley
Milpitas has a thriving horseback riding community based in our eastern hills. Board your horses or take horse care and riding lessons. Take a trail ride up into the hills to see expansive views of the Bay Area. Nearby stables for horses in other nearby cities also listed. Milpitas Stables Area Riding Stables, Lessons Bay Area Horse Lovers Networks California Organizations History Lists of Area Riding Stables, Lessons Transportation of Horses When Your Horse Dies Milpitas Stables A&J Stables A&J Ranch offers horse boarding (no rentals), but has a list of all the horse stables in the SF Bay Area! A&J is nestled way up in the hills, off Calaveras Rd.…
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Pests & Control
Bee Man getting the honey bee hive out of our house. Who to call if you are being bugged by some insect or animal pest in Santa Clara County. How to avoid attracting pests to your property. Oriental fruit fly Milpitas is in the fruit fly quarantine area. County of Santa Clara Division of Agriculture urges residents in the quarantine area not to move homegrown fruits and vegetables from their property. These fruits and vegetables may, however, be consumed or processed (e.g., juiced, frozen, cooked or ground in the garbage disposal) on the property where they were grown. Affected residents may also dispose of homegrown fruits and vegetables by double-bagging…
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Cats in Milpitas
Where to find a cat to adopt in or near Milpitas. Find a cat hotel with or without you along. Learn about cat behavior. What to do about lost or stray cats. Cats and Kittens Available for adoption, many at the Humane Society in Milpitas and at other nearby community adoption centers. Cat Behavior It is only during the past few decades that new scientific tools and methods help shed light on feline behavior. These new understandings can help us improve the quality of our relationship with our cats. They also help to resolve behavioral problems in new ways and enhance our cat’s quality of life. Cat-friendly Hotels in Milpitas…
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Birds
Identify the birds of Santa Clara County and the San Jose – San Francisco Bay Area. Help save the Burrowing Owl, and learn to build nesting boxes for blue birds. Share photos of our Milpitas Bald Eagles’ Nest My tamed Western scrub jay, No Fear, opens peanuts while sitting on my hand. She either eats them right away or buries them in the yard. I’ve noticed the squirrels watch her carefully, and steal the hidden peanuts when she comes back for another. Taming and handfeeding backyard birds is a fun project. Common and Rare Birds BIRDS OF THE BAY AREA Fremont Birding Circle (FBC) Fremont Birding Circle (FBC) is a group dedicated…
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Adopt a Pet
Adoption Help Center When considering the addition of an animal into your life, we encourage you to think seriously about the time and commitment involved. All animals need love, understanding, and patience – especially as they are adjusting to their new home. Humane Society of Silicon Valley. Animal Friends Rescue Project AFRP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding good permanent homes for abandoned, stray, and abused companion animals, and to ending the overpopulation crisis through aggressive spay/neuter programs. Pacific Grove. Companion Animal Rescue Effort A nonprofit, all volunteer, animal rescue organization based in Santa Clara County. 665 S. Bascom Ave. Campbell, CA 408-227-CARE Furry Friends Rescue We are a…
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Animals & Pets
Resources from Milpitas businesses on keeping your pet healthy and happy, find dog-friendly place, ride a horse, share a pet story. Accommodations Adoption Programs Community Service Programs Emergencies General Pet Information Grooming Lost and Found Reptiles and Amphibians Retail Pet Supplies Veterinary Clinics for Large Animals Veterinary Clinics for Small Animals Emergencies Animal Services Referral List Who to call about found or dead animals, pests, etc. in Milpitas city limits. Most services are outsourced. All stray dogs, dead and injured animals, animal bites and one ther animal control problems should be reported by calling: City of San Jose Animal Care & Services 408-794-7297 To license your your pet: City of…
