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 San Jose Animal Care & Services
408-361-6650
Lost and Found
Humane Society Silicon Valley
The Humane Society is exploring other ways to use technology as it prepares to build a 40,000-square-foot, no-kill shelter in Milpitas. The $10 million to $12 million shelter is scheduled to break ground in summer 2004 and open in 2006. It is being designed to hold about 300 dogs, cats and rabbits needing homes.
901 Ames Ave.
408-262-2133
Lost & Found
Lost Pet page of the Humane Society site. What to do if your pet is lost or you find a stray. Useful links to help you find your pet.
Sherlock Bones: If You Have Found a Pet
First, if you are sure it is lost, take it in and keep it secure so it won’t wander off. Don’t let it get back on to the street.
General Pet Information
City of San Jose Animal Care and Services
Covers Milpitas, too, but way down in South San Jose. Low cost spay and neutering available. 2750 Monterey Road, San José, CA 95111. (located between Tully Roadand Lewis Road).
408-578-PAWS (7297).
Information for Pet Owners
If you evacuate your home, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND! Pets most likely cannot survive on their own; and if by some remote chance they do, you may not be able to find them when you return. FEMA.
Horse (Equine) Vets
Douglas Novick DMV
Facebook Page
Bayview Equine Clinic
334 S Abel St.
Veterinary Care for Horses. Goats and Sheep and the occasional Llama also treated.
408-946-6888, 650-855-9626, 800-998-4650
Veterinary Clinics for Small Animals
Animal Medical Clinic
1405 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-262-7190
Calaveras Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Gregory Anderson has retired. New vet is Dr. Satwinder Bajwa
140 W. Calaveras Blvd.
408-262-7200
Beacon Veterinary Specialists
Nights, weekends and holidays when other vets closed. Open 24/7. Emergency Services for pets.
1618 Washington Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94539
510-657-9151
Parktown Veterinary Clinic
Susan J Matre
1393 S Park Victoria Dr.
408-263-3990
Tama Veterinary Hospital
Makes house calls. Open 24/7. Aprolene Slerilisation available.
4 N Abel St.
408-719-8554
Accommodations
Cat’s Nest
Susan Edwards is the owner of the Cat’s Nest in Milpitas, which provides boarding and day care, and ocassionally has abandoned cats for placement to loving homes.
408-262-5498
Red Rover Pet Resort
Doggy day care, dog boarding and dog grooming. Dog training and dog merchandise.
334 Turquoise Street.
408-586-8690
Adoption Programs
Adopt a Pet
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.
Community Service Programs
Canine Companions for Independence
South Bay Chapter. We are a volunteer group who support CCI on a local level by raising public awareness about CCI, recruiting new applicants and puppy raisers, and organizing fund raising events.
408-257-6860
Companion Animal Loss Support Group
If you just can’t stop grieving for your lost or dead pet, you may find support with this Humane Society group.
Contact at shelter: Beth Ward (408) 262-2133 x178
Furry Friends Pet Assisted Therapy Services
Our volunteers bring Furry Friends on visits to people who live in various kinds of institutions, e.g. nursing homes, facilities for disabled or seriously ill children, hospital rehabilitation wards, the Children’s Shelter, psychiatric facilities, etc. Currently our visits to facilities are in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, California.
1-877-4FF-PATS
Grooming
Imelda’s Mobile Pet Grooming
Imelda Ayala offers full service grooming for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and Guinea pigs. Bathing & grooming & nail trimming. English & Español spoken. In an emergency, Imelda will also translate between you and your vet. Call for an appointment.
408-307-6535
Retail Pet Supplies
PetSmart
Pet supplies and pet products for healthier, happier pets.
175 Ranch Dr.
408-956-1044
Reptiles and Amphibians
Bay Area Amphibian and Reptile Society
An educational and conservational group of amateur and professional herpetologists who want to share their knowledge, enthusiasm, and friendship with others interested in these fascinating creatures. Meets in Palo Alto.