Sunnyvale’s new animal services deal forces workers on 40-mile trips for stray drop-offs

SUNNYVALE’S NEW PARTNERSHIP with Santa Clara County Animal Services has some major glitches.

The county doesn’t accept healthy stray cats. Its spay and neutering services are limited and it’s more than 40 miles away to the animal services facility in San Martin. Peter Hoang, senior management analyst with the city’s Department of Public Safety, presented the situation to the Sunnyvale City Council at an April 22 meeting, where councilmembers raised concerns about the 45-minute commute.