My name is RAMBO!

Meet Rambo, the Anatolian mix! This adolescent goofball is looking for an active family to help provide the daily mental and physical stimulation he craves. Staff observe that he is eager to interact – jumping up and leaning in for pets. He is still perfecting his manners and will thrive with a patient guardian who will help reward good behaviors through positive reinforcement based training. Rambo is a little unsure around new dogs and would prefer to not go to high traffic dog areas (such as dog park or dog beaches) while he is still gaining confidence. A home with a dog savvy dog may be a fit after some initial meet and greets at the Shelter.

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation is now offering “Pawsitivity Bucks” with every dog adoption. This $200 training voucher is a way for newly adopted canines and their guardians to connect with local positive reinforcement based behavior consultants and get their relationship started off on the right paw!

Please note: Our Santa Cruz location’s Shelter hours are 11-6pm, 7 days a week! Although clients can walk through and see any animals in their kennels during open hours, we end “meet and greets” (aka meeting an animal out of the kennel) at 4:30pm every day. If you’d like to meet an animal out of the kennel, please arrive before 4:00pm to allow for time to discuss individual animals and meet them.