San Jose to Start Construction on New Animal Care Center
Mayor Gonzales, Vice Mayor Shirakawa to be joined by
canine companions at groundbreaking
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Event:
San Jose Mayor Ron Gonzales joins Vice-Mayor George Shirakawa
to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new San Jose Animal Care Center.
Also participating in the event will be dogs of various shapes and sizes
along with exhibits from the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley and the
Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley.
When:
Wednesday, August 21
11:00 a.m.
Where:
San Jose Animal Care Center site
2750 Monterey Road, San José
Who:
Mayor Ron Gonzales
Vice-Mayor George Shirakawa
Assistant City Manager Mark Linder
Dogs and the Dixieland Band
Background:
Planning for this $16 million dollar facility began in 1999 to replace
animal shelter services previously provided to South Bay cities by the
Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley. The 43,500 square-foot complex is
scheduled for completion in September 2003.
Once opened, the state-of-the-art shelter will be one of the largest
in the United States. Over 20,000 animals are expected to come through
its doors each year. The new Animal Care Center will feature progressive
adoption and education services and will eventually include a low-cost
spay and neuter clinic.
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