Santa Clara County Animal Shelter
12370 Murphy Ave.
San Martin,
CA 95046
408-686-3900
Think globally, adopt locally!
Think globally, adopt locally!
Contact Us:
We are open:
Dog Socializers:
Volunteer:
Dog socializers provide much-needed attention and exercise for the
adoptable dogs. Dog socializers will take dogs out to the yard for
playtime, brushing, and training. Advanced dog socializers will show
dogs to  potential adopters and take dogs for hikes offsite. Socializers
must  commit to one day a week for three hours.
408-686-3901
Volunteering is Thank you for your interest in becoming a
South County Animal Shelter  Volunteer!

Volunteers are the backbone of our adoption program,
providing essential services to the animals in our care. Please review
the following volunteer job opportunities then come down to the shelter
to fill  out an application. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and
must attend a volunteer orientation before starting work. If you have any
questions, please call the Shelter Supervisor Brigid Wasson at
(408)686-3901.
Weekdays: 12-6 pm
Weekends: 12-5 pm
We are open
EVERY DAY!
12370 Murphy Ave.
San Martin,
CA 95046
408-686-3900
Santa Clara County Animal Shelter
Cat Socializers:
Foster Parents:
Sign up today and
become part of our lifesaving team!
Cat socializers provide much-needed attention and exercise for the
adoptable cats. Cat socializers will let cats out of the cage in the
adoption room for playtime and brushing. Advanced cat socializers will
show  cats to potential adopters. Socializers must commit to one day a
week  for three hours.
Foster parents provide care in their homes for animals who are too
young, too shy, or too ill to go up for adoption. During the spring and
summer the shelter takes in hundreds of young kittens who need to be
fostered until they are at least eight weeks old. Throughout the year the
shelter takes in mama dogs with nursing puppies, elderly/ill dogs and
cats, and undersocialized dogs and cats who will not do well at the
shelter. A few weeks or months in a foster home means the difference
between  life and death.