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Santa Cruz SPCA

The purpose of the Santa Cruz SPCA is to ensure the best possible quality of life for animals and to promote respect and reverence for all. We are a 501(c)3 charitable organization. All of our programs and services are supported through the generosity of our contributors. We do not receive any federal, state, or local government funding.

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2601 Chanticleer Avenue,
Santa Cruz, CA, 95065

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Shelter FAQs

Santa Cruz County, CA, Monterey County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, San Benito County

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Take the Pet Home
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

In response to COVID-19, and the current social distancing rules, all of our animals are now being housed in foster homes and our adoption procedures have changed. Please read the following ADOPTION STEPS on our website for further details!

**Please Note: Most of our adoptions are beginning with a foster-to-adopt period, and because of this, we are temporarily unable to consider applications from households outside the counties of: Santa Cruz, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Monterey.

If you rent, please have a copy of your lease or a letter from your landlord that states you can have a pet(s) ready.

If you’re adopting a dog, introduce your future friend to any other dogs in the family (dog adoptions only).

Adoption application

https://spcasc.org/adoption-process/

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