Peninsula Humane Society supports rare reptiles and amphibians in Saratoga

The Peninsula Humane Society (PHS) operates a program focused on supporting rare and threatened California species, according to reports from almanacnews.com and Palo Alto Online. This program is based in the wooded hills of Saratoga at the Larry Ellison Conservation Center for Wildlife Care.

Currently, the Imperiled Species Program at PHS supports two species: the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander and the giant garter snake. The program aims to give these species a better chance at survival by closely monitoring them in captivity.

Plans are underway to expand the program to include a third species, the Bay checkerspot butterfly, further broadening the conservation efforts for California's threatened wildlife.

PHS is known for a variety of animal services including adoptions, low-cost spay and neuter surgeries, and wildlife rehabilitation. This specialized program adds a focused effort on imperiled reptiles and amphibians in the region.

The program's location in Saratoga places it within the South Bay area, making it relevant to San Jose and nearby communities interested in local wildlife conservation efforts.