How to Call and Report a Dog Bite Attack in Santa Clara County

Montevideo Law Group – SANTA CLARA County Animal Control Services Coverage

Enduring the traumatic experience of a dog bite attack can cause several different types of harm for a person and his or her loved ones. If this has happened to you or a family member, it’s possible that you’re not sure how to handle the aftermath. While there are several steps you may be well-advised to take, one of the first is to report the incident to the proper authorities so that proper action can be taken to minimize the chance that additional attacks will occur.

Communities in Santa Clara County

If you’ve been injured in a Santa Clara County dog bite attack, then click on any of the communities below to find the contact information for your local animal control office.

CampbellMorgan Hill
CupertinoMountain View
GilroyPalo Alto
Los AltosSan Jose
Los Altos HillsSanta Clara
Los GatosSaratoga
MilpitasSunnyvale
Monte Sereno

Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority

https://www.svaca.com/services/animal-bites-rabies

Serving the following communities:

  • Campbell
  • Monte Sereno
  • Mountain View
  • Santa Clara

Phone/Email Contact Information:

Hours of Operation:

  • Daily (including holidays): 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Animal Control Officers are available 24 hours a day for emergencies.

For emergencies and/or injured stray animals, please contact the Campbell Police Department which provides after-hours dispatch services at (408) 866-2101 and an Animal Control Officer will be dispatched to assist you.

San Jose Animal Care & Services

https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments/animal-care-services/request-for-service

Serving the following communities:

  • Cupertino
  • Los Gatos
  • Milpitas
  • San Jose
  • Saratoga

Phone Contact Information:

  • Phone: (408) 794-7297

Hours of Operation:

  • Daily field operation hours are 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 .p.m
  • Please contact your local police department before or after these hours.

Do not submit an online form for a dog bite attack. Please call the number above.

Gilroy Police Department

https://www.cityofgilroy.org/178/Animal-Bites

Serving the following communities:

Gilroy

Phone Contact Information:

  • Phone: To report an animal bite, please contact the Gilroy Police Department’s non-emergency number at (408) 846-0350.

Hours of Operation:

  • Call the contact phone number above 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

City of Palo Alto

https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Police/Animal-Control

Serving the following communities:

  • Los Altos
  • Los Altos Hills
  • Palo Alto

Phone Contact Information:

  • Phone: (650) 329-2413

Hours of Operation:

  • A dispatcher is available 24 hours per day.

City of Morgan Hill Animal Services

https://www.morgan-hill.ca.gov/Directory.aspx?did=70

Serving the following communities:

Morgan Hill

Phone/Email Contact Information:

  • Phone: (669) 253-4940. For after-hours service call (408) 779-2101.
  • Email: Tommy Coreas, Tommy.Coreas@morganhill.ca.gov. Officer Coreas can also be reached at (669) 253-4893.

Hours of Operation:

  • Contact phone numbers available 24 hours per day.

Sunnyvale Animal Services

https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/your-government/departments/public-safety/public-safety-services/animal-services

Phone Contact Information:

  • Phone: (408) 730-7178

Hours of Operation:

  • Phones are answered 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

 

General Considerations

In general, if you’ve been bitten by a dog and injured, you need to report it immediately. You should also seek medical attention even if you do not think you are seriously injured. For serious injuries and emergencies, call 911 to alert first responders to your situation. In other instances, use the above information for reporting. You can always reach out to one of our Northern California and Bay Area Dog Bite Lawyers for assistance.