If you need any health or beauty treatment, you can find health and beauty treatments in McCarthy Ranch Shopping Center.
Gentle Dental
We have board-eligible/certified specialists in Oral Surgery, Orthodontics and Periodontics. Gentle Dental McCarthy Ranch is also gentle on your schedule and your wallet. We take pride in providing flexible appointments, which include weekends and holidays, and go above and beyond to maximize affordability by offering flexible payment options. In addition to accepting most dental insurance plans, we also offer a Dedicated Dental Plan for patients without insurance. 142 Ranch Drive 408-827-1611
The Joint Chiropractic
Our mission is to improve quality of life through routine and affordable chiropractic care. We offer a $29 initial visit. Whether you’re seeking pain relief or preventative care, you can expect our patient-centric approach to be new and different. 125 Ranch Dr. 408-763-8475
McCarthy Medical Center
Yelp: Whether you are feeling an ache, or simply want a preventive check up. “Very happy with the care and attention that Dr Nguyen has provided me for the last decade plus. The doctor is very friendly, remembers details from past visits and provides the necessary attention needed to diagnose or provide proper medical recommendations. While the front desk seems a bit busy at times, people are friendly and ultimately provide professional service.” 246 Ranch Drive 408-263-9936
Pink N’ Nail Spa
Yelp reviews for this large and popular nail spa and other beauty procedures. “We are open for indoor services Mani/Pedi Acrylic, Dip Powder, waxing. **Mask is required at all time while in the salon **Temperature check ** Hand sanitizer provided **Appointment is recommended => same day appointment is available. Please call for more information..” 238 Ranch Dr. 408-719-8541
Planet Fitness
We strive to create a workout environment where everyone feels accepted and respected. That’s why at Planet Fitness Milpitas, CA we take care to make sure our club is clean and welcoming, our staff is friendly, and our certified trainers are ready to help. Whether you’re a first-time gym user or a fitness veteran, you’ll always have a home in our Judgement Free Zone™. 158 Ranch Dr. 408-957-8906
Walmart Vision & Glasses
A California vision care plan that provides eye exams at convenient retail locations throughout California. Located inside WalMart. Yelp review: The workers here are very helpful and friendly. They always know when my family and I stop by. They do have a wide variety of brands – low end to high end. If you ever have a problem with your glasses, just bring them in here and they’ll gladly help you. 301 Ranch Drive 408-956-0731
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.
Whispering Hills Ranch
Owned and operated by Manuel Franco since 2000, Whispering Hills Ranch still has the original late 19th century barn as the cornerstone of the property, but now features two new spacious custom barns, a pipe-corral mare motel, and well-kept pastures, round pen, and arena. 80 Evans Road 408-262-1292
Cliveden Chew Haas’ Riding Lessons for Children
English Riding Lessons for Children. Our horse or yours. Learn to handle your pony effectively and ride safely. Grooming, bridling, saddling, and care of the horse. Leadline and beyond Lessons taught at Indian Hill Ranch, 3488 Calaveras Road, Milpitas CA. 408-262-5250.
Equestrian Training
Gilroy. Christine Amber, Equestrian Training’s owner and trainer. Certified by the American Riding Instructors Certification Program and by Certified Horsemanship Association.
Highland Riding School
Pleasanton. A program specifically for beginning to intermediate riders who wish to either begin English riding or get back into riding.
Eadweard Muybridge, The Horse in Motion
Eadweard Muybridge’s first success came in 1873 — a single frame of Stanford’s fastest horses racing on a track. “I’ve got the pictures of the horses jumping from the ground!” he shouted from the darkroom as the image first appeared. But skeptics took the photograph for a fake.
Backcountry Horsemen of California
We are a non-profit organization made up of individuals from throughout the state who are dedicated to conserving backcountry wilderness and protecting stock users’ historic use of wilderness trails and forage.
California Dressage Society
All active members in good standing of the California Dressage Society are eligible to earn CDS Awards.
Riding Trails
Ed Levin County Park
Spanning over 1,500 acres, Ed Levin County Park is a paradise tucked away from the hustling Bay Area freeways, offering some of the most beautiful and accessible equestrian trails in the nation.
Transportation of Horses
Equine Disaster Preparedness
Equine disaster preparedness has become essential for horse owners, trainers, and handlers. On this site there is a list of resources to help you plan ahead for emergencies and evacuations when natural disasters strike.
When Your Horse Dies
How to Deal When Your Horse Dies
It’s something no one wants to think about, but at some point every owner experiences the pain of losing their beloved horse. Horse&Rider helps you make sense of moving forward.
For more information on Milpitas Parks Maintenance contact the Public Works Department at 408-586-2600.
Milpitas parks came into being in the 1970s when the “city of the future” was imagined to have homes on small lots, and sharing a large, common green space instead of large private yards. Many of our parks weave together, providing ways for pedestrians and bicyclists a way to move between homes, schools, and shops without having to be on busy roads.
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Alviso Adobe
Building not currently open to the public. Under renovation. Historic displays in windows. Land surrounding building a nice place for a picnic, with historic farm equipment to view. Park and historical site. Located off Piedmont Road.
Higuera Adobe Park – An historic adobe house sits on this 5.5-acre park site with 8 barbecue pits, 16 tables, play equipment, and parking for 20. Plenty of shade trees are a plus. Wessex off N. Park Victoria. Picnic Group Capacity (GC): 25 Building Group Capacity (GC): 52
Jose Higuera Adobe Park – Historic site and picnic area. Park off Wessex. Pl.
Calle Oriente – A nice neighborhood park with two handball courts, two tables, and play equipment. Calle Oriente off N. Park Victoria Group Capacity (GC): 10
Cardoza Park – This 10-acre park features a lighted ball diamond, two horse-shoe pits, volleyball poles, and an outdoor amphitheater. A great location for functions, it also includes 8 barbecue pits, 19 tables, restrooms, play equipment, and parking for 133. Kennedy Dr. at N. Park Victoria. Group Capacity (GC): 125
Cerano Park – A nice neighborhood park with 4 tables, 2 barbeque units, 1 tennis court, half basketball court, play structure, open grass area and small parking lot (6 spaces). Adjacent to the Coyote Creek Trail. Location: Near 751 Murphy Ranch Rd.
Creighton Park – With 4 barbecue pits, 9 tables, and play equipment, this 5-acre park is a great site for family outings. Milpitas’ first all-abilities playground, dog play areas for big and little pooches, exercise stations, restroom and more. Olympic west of S. Park Victoria. Group Capacity (GC): 20
Dixon Landing Park – This 11 acre park has 3 tennis courts, 6 barbecue pits, 10 picnic tables, a basketball hoop, play equipment, restrooms, and parking for 84. A terrific place for special gatherings. Dixon Landing and Milmont. Group Capacity (GC): 50
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Your first stop should be the visitor center, located near the Dumbarton Bridge toll plaza in Fremont. The center is perched on a hillside above miles of salt marsh, tidal sloughs, mudflats, and salt ponds.
Foothill Park – A nice little 4-acre park that includes 3 barbecue pits, 4 tables, and play equipment. Roswell Dr. at Roswell Ct. Group Capacity (GC): 25
Gill Memorial Park – This 5.1-acre park has a lighted ball diamond, 3 tennis courts, 2 handball courts, and a basketball court, plus 4 barbecues, 8 tables, play equipment, restrooms, and parking for 45. Paseo Refugio and Santa Rita. Group Capacity (GC): 50
Hall Memorial Park – Two barbecue pits, 6 tables, 4 tennis courts, play equipment, restrooms, and parking for 18 make this 9.5-acre park a nice place. La Honda and Coyote. Group Capacity (GC): 25
Hillcrest Park – This 5.2-acre park offers 7 barbecue pits, 8 tables, and a tot lot for kids. Fieldcrest off Crescent. Group Capacity (GC): 15
John McDermott Park – This .95 acre park has 3 shaded picnic tables, 2 playgrounds, and a restroom. Across from Post Office. Alvarez Ct, off Abel St. Group Capacity (GC): 15
Murphy Park – This 8.7-acre park is a favorite place to gather with the kids. It features plenty of open space, restrooms, play equipment, and a lovely picnic area with 5 barbecue pits and 6 tables. Yellowstone east of S. Park Victoria. Incorrectly called Sinnott Park on map. Group Capacity (GC): 50
Oliver Jones Park – This 5.2 acre park offers a par course, play equipment, 2 barbecue pits, and 5 tables. Jacklin at Hillview. Group Capacity (GC): 30
O’Toole Elms Park – The 1.51 acre park includes 8 picnic tables, 1 barbecue unit and 2 playgrounds. Abel St., N. of Curtis Ave. Group Capacity (GC): 30
Parc Metro, East, Middle, West – Series of parks in development near Great Mall. Park Metro East also has barbeque units and is reservable. Curtis Ave. east of Main St.. Group Capacity (GC): 20
Pecot Park – This 8-acre park has 4 tennis courts, 3 acre park along Hetch Hetchy Right of Way. Northern end of long trail going south through many of the Milpitas parks. Dixon Landing, west of Conway.
Pinewood Park – This 8-acre park has 4 tennis courts, 2 barbecue pits, 4 tables, a basketball hoop and a tot lot. Lonetree and Starlite Dr. Group Capacity (GC): 30.
Regional Parks
Start with your favorite activity, from archery to water skiing, and you can find a Regional Park where you can do it from this site. Other ways of searching, too.
Robert E. Browne Park (AKA Yellowstone Park) – A great place to play tennis on the 4 lighted courts, with a large grassy area and par course. Restrooms and parking are available across the street. Yellowstone east of South Park Victoria.
Sandalwood Park – A nice little 1.5-acre neighborhood park good for lunchtime picnics. It features 3 barbecue pits, 3 tables, and play equipment. Escuela Pkwy. and Russell. Group Capacity (GC): 25
Santa Clara County Open Space Authority
Preserves, protects and manages, for the use and enjoyment of all people, a well-balanced system of urban and non-urban areas of outstanding scenic, recreational and agricultural importance.
Selwyn Park – This small neighborhood park provides a playground, plus 2 picnic tables with barbecue pits. (Selwyn Dr. off Dempsey Rd.) Group Capacity (GC): 15
Sinnott Park – A nice 4.7 acre park that includes a par course, play equipment, 2 barbecue pits, and 3 tables. Clear Lake and Tahoe. Group Capacity (GC): 20
Starlite Park – The 4 acre park offers a nice place for family fun, with horse-shoe pits, play equipment, 3 barbecue pits, and 5 tables. Rudyard and Abbott Ave. Group Capacity (GC): 15
Strickroth Park – This 5.7 acre park with parking for 25 offers play equipment, 2 barbecue pits, and 6 tables. Martil and Gemma off E. Tramway. Group Capacity (GC): 25
Sunnyhills Albert Augustine Jr. Memorial Park – Plenty of open space, plus play equipment, 4 barbecue pits, and 9 tables in this 6 acre park. Cortez and Coelho off Escuela Group Capacity (GC): 65.
Tom Evatt Park – This 5.46 acre park has 16 picnic tables, 4 barbecue units, many benches. There are 2 half basketball courts, 2 tennis courts and 2 Bocce ball courts. A playground for the kids and a large lawn area makes this a fun park for all ages. Abel St. and Machado St. Group Capacity (GC): 25
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An-Jan Feed and Pet Supply will be sorely missed.
An-Jan has been my family’s go-to since 1984 when I moved to Milpitas.
We have used their vet services, and bought all of our cat, dog, bird, and lizard supplies from there over the years.
Aaron has been at An-Jan as long as I can remember. He has always been friendly, professional, and knowledgeable concerning our needs…even the time our newly acquired dragon lizard and the crickets we fed him were covered with ants one morning! He knew exactly what we needed to do to prevent another episode. Whew!
An-Jan and Aaron are synonymous.
An-Jan Feed and Pet Supply will be sorely missed.
We wish Aaron the absolute best!
Any employer would be lucky to have you!
Barb Martens
Milpitas Resident
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
Best Western PLUS Brookside Inn, 400 Valley Way, Milpitas
Inns Of America- San Jose North, 270 South Abbot Avenue, Milpitas
Sonesta San-Jose-Silicon Valley, 777 Bellew Drive, Milpitas
Staybridge Suites Silicon Valley-Milpitas, 321 Cypress Drive, Milpitas
Community Cats & Trapping
Community Cats are very much like wildlife: they are able to thrive on their own and don’t enjoy human companionship. In fact, they do so well in most cases that they are very prolific breeders. Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) is here to help keep Community Cats from continuing the breeding cycle through a proven and humane cat population control method called Trap-Neuter-Return or TNR.
Town Cats – Spay Neuter Information
Santa Clara County low-cost spay and neuter program. This program is available to all residents of Santa Clara County. Please note that additional fees may be charged if the cat is in heat or pregnant. When deciding which clinic to use, ask about their requirements and any possible extra fees. Please call ahead for an appointment and bring tame cats in carriers. Please notify the clinic in advance to make arrangements for feral/wild cats
Humane Society Update to Services and Programs Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Thank you to all who have supported us during this challenging time. We have continued to reopen some of our services, and will continue to make changes to our programs in accordance with public health guidelines and local ordinances.
Boarding, Care, Training
AC Dogskool
This is your complete resource for your dogs training information. Learn about puppy training, dog obedience training, dog behavior modification, dog care and canine problem solving, clicker training, dog agility training, grooming and dog care, canine communication and dog training and safety tips. 111 S Main St., inside An Jans. (408) 733-2829
Cooperhaus K9
For six decades, Cooperhaus K9 has established a reputation for outstanding obedience and protection dog training across the Bay Area. Boarding also available. Obedience classes are limited in sized due to Covid-19. 498 Gladding Ct. 844-935-6693
Humane Society Virtual Training
Does your new dog need to learn some better manners? Do you need help surviving puppyhood? If you’re ready for life with a well-behaved canine companion, we’ll help you get there! Using force free, reward-based methods we have effective behavior and training solutions for recently adopted puppies and dogs as well as long-time canine companions. Check out our offerings for dogs of all ages and talents! First two classes are online, and four follow-up classes will be held in-person at HSSV.
Santa Clara Dog Training Club SCDTC classes are postponed due to the Corona Virus. We will re-evaluate as the situation evolves. Be safe and hug your pup. Trains people and their dogs in the following classes: Basic Obedience (Puppy through Adult), CGC/TDI Testing, Conformation, Fetching and Retrieving, Nosework, Competition Classes (Novice, Open and Utility) and Rally. 344 Tully Rd., San Jose, CA 95111 (408) 806-3059
Dine with Dog Outside
Mil’s Diner
OK to sit outside and dine with your dog.
36 S Abbott Ave
Hwy 237/Calaveras Blvd. 408-946-4773
Dog Lovers
Paws on Patrol
New crime prevention program sponsored by the Milpitas Police Department to learn how to be observers while out walking your dog. You may use your steps tracker and win prizes for having the most steps per month among the members.
South Bay Chihuahua Meetup
Come out and enjoy an afternoon at the Milpitas dog park with the chihuahuas! Our meetup is FREE for all, friendly & informal and meets every 2nd Saturday of the month in the small dog section. (Fee for parking and annual pass.)
Dog Parks
Bark Here
Many of our County Parks allow dogs with certain restrictions. Here is a listing of our parks where you may take your K-9 friend for a walk or run off-leash.
Dixon Landing Park
A relatively small park, but has much to offer. There are numerous picnic tables, a children’s playground, tennis courts and a basketball court. Dogs welcome.
Milpitas Dog Park
Facebook group for those now participating in use of the dog park in Ed Levin Park. The Dog Park is open on a first come first serve basis. Picnic tables for up to 10 people from the same household are available.
San Jose/Bay Area Dog and Training Events
Brought to you by Stacy’s Wag’N’Train of San Jose. Don’t have to have a fancy or particularly well trained dog for about half these events. Note for 2020: Of course almost all of these events are currently cancelled. Absolutely check with the actual hosts/organizers before trying to attend!
Grooming for Pets
Carolyn’s Pet Grooming
227 S Main St #C 408-946-7387
Humane Society
Professional pet grooming services to animals in Silicon Valley. Let our groomers recommend the right service for your pet. HSSV Grooming Salon is open Monday-Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm, by appointment only.
901 Ames Ave. 408-262-2133
PetsMart Same-day delivery of pet essentials by DoorDash available. No events during Covid-19. Receive hands-on care for dogs and cats from academy-trained, safety-certified pet stylists. 7AM-9PM.
175 Ranch Dr. 408-956-1044
Sharon’s Canine Classic
1350 S Park Victoria Dr #45 408-946-1050
Only dogs, dog handlers, and those persons accompanying them are allowed in the dog park.
Dog handlers must be 16 years of age or older. Any person under 16 years of age, in the dog park, must be accompanied by a person 18 years or older.
A dog handler, as defined herein, shall accompany his of her dogs at all times.
Dog handlers are responsible for picking up and properly disposing of all feces deposited by their dogs.
No more than two dogs per handler will be permitted in the park at one time.
Dogs in heat are not permitted in the park.
Dogs must be vaccinated and free of communicable illness and disease.
Dogs must wear proof of current license.
Dogs must be under voice control of their handler.
Dogs displaying aggressive or anti-social behavior are not permitted in the park. Upon signs of aggression or anti-social behavior the dog will immediately be required to leave the park.
All other City of Milpitas park rules apply to use of the dog park.
Only dogs less than 20 inches from the top of the shoulders are allowed in the “Small Dog Area.”
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the park.
Users of the dog park do so at their own risk. Neither the County nor the City shall be liable for any injury or damage caused by any dog in the dog park.
