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Animals

For the Dogs … and Cats, and Horses, and Ducks and more

You may have heard of Cesar Millán, television’s famous “Dog Whisperer.” Well, the County of Santa Clara has someone who might not be as well-known, but he’s certainly a dog’s best friend, the cat’s meow, and an all-around critter and creature comforter: Lorance Gómez, the operations manager of the County animal shelter.

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County services and programs deliver impact that improves our lives

8,800
Number of items in the women’s library collection at the Elmwood Correctional Facility.
Fiction and nonfiction titles cover a range of genres, from legal help and educational materials to fun reading: Mystery, horror, comics, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and the very popular urban fiction.
Learn about the Elmwood Correctional Facility women's library.
18,831
Number of participants in wellness events at the Vietnamese American Service Center during the 2023-24 fiscal year.
The Vietnamese American Service Center (VASC) provides resources and enrichment to the community.
Learn more about the VASC
36
Number of ranchers and farmers who have received grant funding.
The County’s Agricultural Resilience Incentive Grant Program provides grants to farmers to encourage sustainable farming practices such as composting and cover crops.
Learn how the grant program is helping an entrepreneurial farmer build his organic business
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