It is the philosophy and policy of the city of Santa Clara that no adoptable animal be euthanized if it can be adopted into a suitable home or transferred to a qualified rescue organization.
The Santa Clara Municipal Animal Shelter, or its designee, operates as a no-kill facility within the parameters of and lawful constraints imposed by virtue of its municipal status. As such, the no-kill designation does not preclude the euthanization of any animal when such action is necessary to ensure the public health, safety and welfare, nor does it prohibit the euthanization of sick or injured animals when no viable humane alternative remains. (Ord. 2015-16)